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My 2002 T9.9 Yamaha is nothing but grief. Despite Herculean efforts with filters and gas stabilizers, it refuses to run. The carb is so complicated, my degree in mechanical engineering doesn't help me fix it.
Back in the 70's, I owned a British Seagul 2 stroke 7.5 hp pusher on our sailboat. That engine took is down the Mississippi from Illinois, several seasons in the Bahamas and Florida, and cruises to Jamaica and the Mediterranean (boat was shipped across the ocean twice). It had a few breakdowns, mostly in the lower unit due to hitting debris in the water. I was able to fix everything myself. It was a simple and reliable engine. Enter the Yamaha. Sure it is quieter, no need to mix oil in the gas, more power but it breaks down at the most inconvenient times. Luckily, I have a sail to move the boat or I would have found myself atop a rocky breakwater. Both Yamaha dealers near my boat are booked up for weeks in advance. There goes the sailing season. Yamaha is refusing to really solve this problem. Well, I guess that is progress.
Back in the 70's, I owned a British Seagul 2 stroke 7.5 hp pusher on our sailboat. That engine took is down the Mississippi from Illinois, several seasons in the Bahamas and Florida, and cruises to Jamaica and the Mediterranean (boat was shipped across the ocean twice). It had a few breakdowns, mostly in the lower unit due to hitting debris in the water. I was able to fix everything myself. It was a simple and reliable engine. Enter the Yamaha. Sure it is quieter, no need to mix oil in the gas, more power but it breaks down at the most inconvenient times. Luckily, I have a sail to move the boat or I would have found myself atop a rocky breakwater. Both Yamaha dealers near my boat are booked up for weeks in advance. There goes the sailing season. Yamaha is refusing to really solve this problem. Well, I guess that is progress.
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