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    1998 272 Sailfish Re-power

    Current 272 Sailfish Yamaha 225 HP 0X66 2 strokes (495lbs each). Considering Suzuki 225 hp 4 stroke (619lbs ea). Would Yamaha 200 hp 4 strokes (525lbs each) be a better choice?? DEC or Mechanical ??? Claim giving up a little hole shot but still 40mph plus boat.
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    Flushing Outboard Engines

    1997 Gulstream w/2 150 hp 2 stroke Yamaha Saltwater Series. Always flushed with hose (disconnect from under cowling) for 2-4 minutes after use, as confirmed by dealership (runs water in reverse). Overheating issue cropped up. Removed heads and amaized at the amount of salt deposits (have pics if...
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    Port Power Trim Intermittent

    Port Engine started to raise on its own while parking boat in slip. Could only stop it by switching off port battery. Turned battery back on and worked normally initially, but trim switch started to not work at all on engine and throttle. Switched battery on and off again and started to work...
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    Shore Power

    I have a 1998 Sailfish. My shore power quit working (no power to the panel). Galvanic Isolator Switch is on. Chord is in great shape. Am I missing a fuse or something? Power is from an a/c outlet in garage with an adapter. All accessories on panel are off, and the shore power light does not...