[Rhodes22-list] Suggestion for a new motor

Mon May 20 20:22:02 EDT 2013

I just bought one. It's heavy but its actually lighter that earlier year 9.9s. Or so I'm told by the dealer. 

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On May 20, 2013, at 2:09 PM, Mary Lou Troy <mtroy at atlanticbb.net> wrote:

> 9.9 HT is still on Yamaha's website. The 8 HT is no longer made. IIRC 
> there was only a 5-10 lb difference when we bought but haven't looked 
> at the specs lately. It is a heavy motor in any event.
> 
> Mary Lou
> 1991 R22 Fretless
> Recycled 1998
> 2008(?) Yamaha 8 HT elec start
> (with 2001 Honda remote controls in the cockpit)
> 
> 
> At 10:21 AM 5/20/2013, you wrote:
>> 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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>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Geoff Farrell
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>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Suggestion for a new motor
>> 
>> 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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