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Saltwater Series 2. He did say that if the fuel pumps are the problem, then priming the bulb before a restart would make the problem worse.

My mechanic guessed that maybe the fuel pumps need to be replaced (although this was based solely on the same info I provided in this thread). That seems like an easy enough job for me based on a youtube vid, but I don't want to waste a bunch of time & $$ if that's not the issue. I've learned...

Yes, but when I'm offshore fishing I don't raise the motor. I have the same problem in both situations.

Thanks very much. The motor usually starts after brief stops but not long stops (>30 min). I'll pump the primer bulb next time to see if that helps the situation. It's always embarrassing when you're at the beach with the kids and you have to spend 10 min trying to start your wheezing motor with...

Sorry - carb'd 2 stroke Yamaha 200 Saltwater Series from 1997. I use Yamaha ring free with every fuel fill. Grady dealership told me carbs were fine, compression is good, new plugs, etc.

Thanks for the replies. The engine is winterized and serviced every year by a Yamaha/Grady dealership. New plugs, etc. I was having the same issue all of last season so I don't think it's a winter fuel blend issue. I'll check the primer next time I go out to see if it's hard. If it's not...

I have a 1997 Yamaha 200 on my 1997 Grady 208. The motor runs fine, but after running for a while, if I shut the motor off (fishing or hanging at the beach), it doesn't want to start again. The engine cranks but doesn't turn over. After half a dozen tries, eventually it will start but it idles...

pretty sure it's vinyl. I never saw a brand new grady in 1997, but I think it actually did start as a pinkish color. Grady made some strange choices back then.

My 208 is 1997. I don't know what the material actually is. I assumed vinyl. I'm talking about the pinkish console that surrounds the digital gauges. Sounds like Steveditt had the same idea as me. Maybe I'll try to find an autobody shop to do mine. They look terrible!

Has anyone ever re-covered their dashboard with marine vinyl or some other product? My pink vinyl dash looks terrible & I'm looking for options to fix it up.

Hi everyone. I'm looking for someone in MA (preferably north shore) to re-do my cockpit bolsters. I've seen the DIY threads and I'm not sure I want to take on the work. Thanks

Thanks for the info. Looks fantastic

how much was the paint job and where did you get it done? I'd LOVE to get rid of the ugly pink on my 1997 208

A rebuilt might be fine and saves lots of $$, but in MA we don't have a long boating season and I'd rather pay the $$ and feel more confident that I won't have any downtime related to the lower unit in the future.

I just had mine replaced. Brand new, OEM lower unit, installed was $2600 for my 1997 Yamaha 2 stroke 200. I know I could have installed it myself for free but they already had my boat - wasn't sure that the lower unit was the problem until they called me in to show me the damage. Read mixed...

I was looking at SEI but I've heard mixed reports on their lower units in saltwater. They do give a 3 yr warranty but it sounded like more hassle and potential trouble than the savings might be worth. Maybe in a few years after they've got a proven track record but for now I'm biting the bullet...

insurance surveyor said that the gearbox was completely shot when they pulled the lower unit. Lack of lower unit oil, although I still can't figure out how that happened. I filled it this winter, and they said the oil fill screws were both still firmly in place. I never noticed any slicks from...

The mechanic just called and said that my lower unit had a lubrication failure, which caused the lower unit to overheat and seize. He recommends a new lower unit ($2600) but he could rebuild for $2100. Do these prices sound reasonable for new england? $2600 is a lot to throw at a 1997 motor, but...

bayrat - I don't have a temp gauge on my boat. It's a 1997. I don't have a temp sensor either. It didn't seem hot yesterday. It shut down after approx 20 min of easy riding.

went back to the boat today with a brand new battery but I couldn't even get the motor to turn over. Seems completely seized. I pulled what I think are the t-stats or some kind of valve (under a cap at the top of each head, black rubber with a metal core and a spring). They seemed fine - I could...