Recent content by Down Time 226

I never had a ground problem w my 200 yami, but there is an in line oil filter under the main tank that will stop oil flow to the under hood tank. That can cause a headache if you are unaware of it and you learn the hard way.

My 226 has a 200 yami, both 1994. According to the Navman I'm burning 12 gph at 4400, right at 30 mph. The best burn is about 3800, 10.5 gph at about 27 mph. Anything over 4500 and the engine turns into a huge pig. I had 20 gph show at wot, but I was hitting 40-41 mph on the GPS. I guess the...

I have used 3M compound and 3M marine paste wax for years. It always worked great. This year I bought Collinite liquid cleaner wax and liquid finish wax. I haven't tried it yet because its been tool cold. Im told that the collinite is longer lasting but a PITA to remove if you let it get...

Down Time Billy 1994 226 Seafarer 1994 Yamaha 200

I am in construction (grading, paving, concrete, etc), which is heavy equipment and truck intensive. Breakdowns are common, and this is known as down time...Down time is the always the most expensive of expenses. You rarely expect it and it the true cost is difficult to predict until you are...

Thanks, I was hoping for some good advice. I don't know what soda blasting entails, but I do want to preserve/restore the bottom finish. I don't see any signs that the bottom was previously painted a dark color. There are places where the white coating has barely come off and the hull looks...

My Seafarer has a white coating on the bottom. I don't think it is antifouling, so I'm not sure why a previous owner had the bottom done this way. I don't generally keep the boat over for long periods of time so I don't want to add another coat. I would like to remove the paint and restore...

I have always been told that most boats will endure much more abuse from the sea than it's occupants can endure. That being said, when the going gets tough, or looks like its going to get rough, better start heading for port...and dont believe for a minute that the boat you are on won't sink or...

Zebco 33 I don't really have any advice on a hard top. I think the 4500 to 4800 range with curtains is pretty accurate. I also have a 94 226 Seafarer. Mine has a hard top and a 200 yammie, all orginal. I have had the boat a little over a year. I gotta tell you you should enjoy that boat. Im...

Korona, was the 22 a Seafarer? What was the top end, cruise and fuel burn? Mine is also an open transom with a hard top.

I have this going on THT, I want to eventually re power a 94 226 GW Seafarer. Noise is not a problem, nor is speed out of the hole. I want to go from a 200 two stroke carb to a 250. I want to save gas and have a better cruise speed and give the boat more guts in rough weather and quatering...

Damn dude, you are quite the craftsman. Awsome post. What did you use to grind the hatch to solid laminate? I may give this a try after striper season ends. The weak areas you named are identical to what is happening to my boat. Thanks for the help

Thanks for the tips. My hard top has minor chips on the edges, no big deal. The boat has normal chips and marks you would expect to find on a boat 13 years old, but the fis box hatches seem to be a weak spot. The one on the port side is in need of repair, and the starboard side is in good...

Kicker bracket I bought my 226 Seafarer that had a kicker installed at one point. The owner I bought the boat from removed the kicker and bracket, and when I bought the boat the bracket went into my pick up to take home. It has been in my garage for a year now. If you are interested I will...

I own a 94 226 Seafarer w a hardtop. I am the 4th among a group of obviously very particular owners. The boat has been well cared for and the last owner set her up to fish both offshore and inshore. I love this boat and work hard on its upkeep and appearance. I'm wondering what I can do...