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Thanks for all the suggestions. As I am getting into this refit we discovered the transom is going to need replacing. So this just got a little more involved. This is a 1990 hull so now I just need to decide how far to take this project. The boat is in South Carolina and currently at a...

I bought the boat used several years ago and it has been virtually maintenance free. Downsizing may be a good option especially with weight and scuppers being an issue. Will also look at who is established and can service. Thanks

Thanks for the info. This motor has been a good one but think it’s time to switch. It has gotten difficult to find a tec to work on a “classic” motor.

Weight is certainly a concern. It already rides low with the scuppers below the waterline with a full tank. Thanks for the suggestion.

I am about to repower a 1990 19 Tournament. It currently has a 200 saltwater Yamaha 2 stroke. Any suggestions on a new motor? I am not married to the Yamaha brand. I am currently replacing the transom and electrical. Has anyone recently rigged a older 19?

Thanks for all of your input. The trim cylinders were leaking. We replaced the o rings and they have worked like a charm since. Sorry for the long delay in response. We have really been enjoying our "new" old boat.

No oil running down back. Will check the lower unit. Thanks.

New to me - Grady White with a 200 yamaha saltwater (1996). After running the boat there is a large amount of oil (I guess) around the lower unit of the motor (in water) It continues to spread for about a 2ft. Is this normal for this motor? I have just replaced the oil pump/sender from the aux...