Bahamas on mid 90's two strokes?

[Germanmattlanta]

These last 6 months I have gone through an 1994 232 Gulfstream. Such a fun project! To my knowledge it had not run in 13 years when I bought it. It came with twin 150 HP Yamaha Saltwater series carburated 2 strokes (1997 year) with 700 hours. I have ultrasonic cleaned the carbs (replaced float needles and gaskets), replaced fuel pumps, replaced poppet valves, replaced thermostats and added new spark plugs. The motors run well and I took her for first splash the other day.

I have also replaced all through hulls and added new tanks (Sunshine Marine) and all new fuel lines. This winter I am adding all new electronics.

Our use case for this boat will be lake use in Georgia and occassional trips to Anna Maria Island, FL (LOVE THAT PLACE). So mostly lake, near shore boating and sandbars. I am intrigued by people crossing over to the Bahamas though! Would you attempt a crossing with old engines like mine or would that be too risky?

 

[Rhumbline306]

Very reliable engines. I’d put 50 hours on them to build confidence with them and then no concern running to Bahamas.

 

[DennisG01]

The hours don't concern me one bit - that's not a lot of hours. What is concerning is the lack of use and just sitting around - but it seems you are working on that. Do the raw water impellers, as well. also check the lower unit seals and fuel lines (both on engine and boat-side).

But, to answer your question... no, offshore trips wouldn't concern me.... once I had some decent time on the engines to build up a confidence level, as mentioned above.