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Does your boat use the screw-out (Allen head) vent fitting? Is that how you checked it?

Could some black (or get a color) nylon webbing be used?

Probably one of the best things you can do. They often get clogged from topping off the tank or other reasons. They are typically only a short distance from the vent on the boat - whether it's integral to the fill or a stand-a-lone vent. Get rid of it. All you need to do is splice the input...

The skeg actually has very little, if any, to do with performance. Rotating the prop is what gives steering. It would help a tiny bit as a rudder if the prop wasn't spinning - but that's a rarity to need that function. Not having it will have no impact on normal operation. Really, the only...

Try broadening your search to simply aluminum welders. Or look for a machine shop. You can buy the skegs online. How bad is it?

Its' accessbile and available - pretty common item. Jump the switch - that will tell you, for sure, if the switch is bad or the wiring.

Without seeing your dash setup, I can't offer specifcs. But you'll need to access the back side of the gauge to remove the bracket. If your gauge panel is screwed in, that's the way to get to it. Otherwise, access it another way - such as through another removable panel or possibly from...

If you're saying that while on plane, the water is ABOVE the anti-ventilation plate, then as noted above... yes... move the engine up. Use your best guess as to how far underwater the anti-ventilation plate is and move the engine up that distance. Don't do anything with props until the engine...

I wouldn't concern yourself if whether or not someone trailered a "265". Just reference the weight - after all, for the most part, weight is weight is weight. Is the 10,500 after doing the math? Looks like you can cheat a little bit, as well, if that is a far as you're going to trailer. Do...

Oh, I wanted to add something about that engine (the "OX66"). That model of Yamaha is highly regarded as one of the most reliable engines built. They're a beast. They easily go for thousands of hours with only regular maintenance. From the looks of it, that one doesn't seem to have high...

Looking only at that pic... that's in the realm of reasonable pricing if it's in overall good condition, even considering it doesn't have a trailer. It's inline with book pricing, as well. However, market value often trumps book value and that's a sought after model. It's good that it's a...

Can you send the info on that boat a different way? I don't have a FB account.

No, I haven't. But you can get really, really close just by doing the math. Take the dry weight from GW's site or your owner's manual. Add your engine weights. Then add for the gas tank sizes, batteries, gear and your trailer weight (it's listed on most titles). If you run with more stuff...

As long as there's not so much tape that it prevents good contact with the o-ring, it can't hurt. But all that is really needed is cleaning/lubing them once or twice a year. 303 makes great stuff, but simple silicone grease will work better for water intrusion.

There's really no way to give an accurate estimate. But we can at least offer better ideas if you provide much more detail and multiple pictures about what "some corrosion" means. Plus, the way you make it sound, it seems like the corrosion is on the outside of the powerhead... so... clean it...

Agree that for the shifting issue, the most likely culprit is the cables, maybe the control handle. Disconnect at the engine and see how things feel.

Hmmm. Maybe give him the benefit of the doubt. Not everyone responds to texts right away - especially if it's only been a day or so. And maybe he's trying to figure out how to get that info for you. Now... if it's been two days or so... well....... :rolleyes:

Maybe he missed an email (or sent to spam)?

I'm not an owner of an Etec, but I see them around. Just from what I've read over the years, they seem like a solid engine. The only thing I'd be curious about is parts availability (not the generic parts, but Evinrude specific stuff) and someone nearby that can work on it if you need service...

Did you try looking on Boat Trader?