Nobplt":2g8gwgl3 said:
I've had my 1995 2300 DVCC with a 1995 200 Yamaha straight carbureted 2 stroke for only a few months now. She runs great, but I do pamper her with good gas, oil, and Ring Free, which is a little expensive.
Forget the Ring Free and do a decarb, using Seafoam ala 'Dunk's method' every 50-hours ... there's posts here on CP on how best to do it.
Nobplt":2g8gwgl3 said:
Most every one I talk to is telling me keep that old engine. She is bullet proof, and rebuild her when the time comes if you need to.
Having done it, I'd advise anyone who would listen to NOT wa$te the $$ rebuilding an old 2-stroke motor! As is, the rebuild is only good for a few hundred hours ...
Nobplt":2g8gwgl3 said:
I could sell my old motor to help reduce the cost of the new one.
Your old motor is worth practically nothing in trade and I wouldn't pay $1K for it retail ... too old to throw $$ into "for others", IMHO, but may very well be perfect for you!
Nobplt":2g8gwgl3 said:
Most every one I talk to is telling me keep that old engine.
I would! As I've shown here all along, my brother's 23' deep-V Grady White still runs the original twin Yam 150hp 2-strokes from 1987! A little PM, good gas, Yamalube or Penzoil semi-synthetic TC-W3 oil, and a Seafoam decarb every 50-hours keeps them purring along!
You know, if you went to a PowerTech 4-blade prop, you'd greatly improve your performance! Contact Ken at
http://www.propgods.com and tell him I sent you. He has a prop exchange program to make sure YOU get the right prop on that boat/motor. And make sure that OB isn't set too deep!
windknotnc":2g8gwgl3 said:
If you are going to repower a 23DVCC then go with a 250.
Yeah, but the Yam F250 ain't a 'real' 250hp motor either without high octane fuel ... maybe a 235hp on E10 fuels, according to noted OB gurus.