[Rhodes22-list] Suggestion for a new motor

[Wickman, William E]

Yamaha 9.9 high thrust if you can find one, although I have heard it is no longer made.  I am trying to take good care of mine and it has treated me well so far.  I am fortunate that there is an ethanol free gas station nearby that I use when I can.  I also run the carburetor dry if the engine isn't going to be used for more than a couple of days.

Bill W.
s/v Fina Lee


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I have the Yamaha 9.9 HT 4-stroke long shaft. Plenty of power and idles
beautifully, but, like Mary Lou, I've had carburetor problems with low use
and ethanol gas. I had to have the carb rebuilt after just 3 years, and, I
always use stabilizer. I'm hoping that now that I've switched to
ethanol-free gas my problems are solved.... we'll see.

PS: I've also replaced the fuel tank and lines just in case that was
contributing to the problem. I've heard that the 4-strokes, which are very
fuel efficient, have very small and sensitive carb jets that are
susceptible to fouling if you are not careful. I hope to also install a
separate fuel/water filter next season.


On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 8:12 AM, Mary Lou Troy <mtroy at atlanticbb.net> wrote:

> Hi Robert,
>
> We replaced our 1998 Honda 8 with a Yamaha 8 HT (elec start) several
> years ago. We like the motor but have had several problems with
> ethanol fuel.combined with low use. We finally found someone who will
> sell us ethanol free gas so we'll see how it goes this season. One of
> the things we like best about the motor is the easily accessible
> flushing port on the top of the motor, You just hook it up to a hose
> and flush it with the motor off.  Yamaha no longer makes the 8 high
> thrust but they do make a 9.9.
>
> Best,
> Mary Lou
> 1991 R22 Fretless (Recycled 1998)
>
>
>
> At 06:02 PM 5/17/2013, you wrote:
> >My Honda 9.9 was ruined in the hurricane. It had been attached to the
> >tiller. My question to all is, if you had to replace your motor what would
> >you replace it with? - I sail off of Long Beach Island in the bay. Should
> I
> >go back to a Honda, or what else?I want Stan to attach whatever I get to
> >the tiler with his system.I look forward to your thoughts.
> >
> >rob
> >
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