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    225-250 e-tec or 200 hpdi for repower

    Which would you suggest to repower a 1997 seafarer 226? I want a 2-stroke due to the motor weight limitations for the year of my hull. Thanks
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    Moving fuel tank forward on 226

    I need to repower my 1997 seafarer 226. I was thinking of an e-tec 225 or 250(100lbs heavier than original engine). It seems all new engines weigh anywhere from 50 to 150lbs more than my 200 saltwater carbed engine. To help compensate for the additional weight on my transom, i was considereing...
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    weight of 1997 Yamaha Saltwater series II

    I need to repower my 1997 seafarer 226 and want to compare the weight of new engines to my existing engine. does anyone know the dry weight of a 1997 Yam saltwater series II carbed engine? Thanks
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    1997 seafarer repower

    Unfortunately last season up here in new england, I blew the powerhead on my '97 yam 200 saltwater series carbureted engine. Grady suggests not putting a four stroke due to the extra weight. My options are to rebuild it, or install a new 200 hpdi. What do you folks think i should do? and what...
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    price for 1997 seafarer no motor?

    What do you folks think would be a reasonable price to expect for a 1997 seafarer on a double axle trailer, no motor. the boat is in impeccable condition. cushions are in great shape , no nicks,scrapes, ect. new control cables rigged for yamaha. full enclosure like new. typical electronics and...
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    225 e-tec on a 1997 seafarer???????

    Yesterday was a bad day! my 200 saltwater series yam blew a piston rod, power head completely shot. only 470 hours on it . it looked like new, and was running great. now i need new power and I was thinking of an e-tec. what do you guys think? will the weight be o.k.? and how about their track...
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    kicker engine for seafarer 226

    I have a honda 5 hp. do you think it might be even minimally adequate for trolling/back-up power? steve
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    spongy gas tank floor panel

    hello, I have a '97 226 that i bought last year. i noticed the floor panel co vering the gas tank was flexing alot. I removed it and peeled off the fiblerglass and the spongy wood backing. my question is Has anyonelse done this? What type of plywood and adhesive should i use to glue the new...