For all of those who have a 2002 thru 2005 F200-F225 Yamaha 4-stroke
outboards, there is a new safety recall for sticking throttles. This is in
addition to the previous recall that replaced the linkage bushings that
would stick.

See your dealer and mention Technical Bulletin 2004-010.

Registered owners will be receiving letters to this effect.

Bill Grannis
service manager

Billgran,
I don't have one of these, but thank you for your contributions over the
years.
Paul

"Billgran" wrote in message
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For all of those who have a 2002 thru 2005 F200-F225 Yamaha 4-stroke
outboards, there is a new safety recall for sticking throttles. This is in
addition to the previous recall that replaced the linkage bushings that
would stick.

See your dealer and mention Technical Bulletin 2004-010.

Registered owners will be receiving letters to this effect.

Bill Grannis
service manager

This is a print and save message. I own a new F225 that is due for service.
Thanks for the info. Jim



"Billgran" wrote in message
...
For all of those who have a 2002 thru 2005 F200-F225 Yamaha 4-stroke
outboards, there is a new safety recall for sticking throttles. This is in
addition to the previous recall that replaced the linkage bushings that
would stick.

See your dealer and mention Technical Bulletin 2004-010.

Registered owners will be receiving letters to this effect.

Bill Grannis
service manager

Jim and Anna wrote:
This is a print and save message. I own a new F225 that is due for
service.
Thanks for the info. Jim


Jim,

How do you like your Yamaha F225? I'm thinking of repowering and have
generally heard good things about them, (notwithstanding the above).
What size boat do you have it on and did you repower or buy a new boat
w/motor? I ask because the only knock against the F-225 seems to be low
end acceleration. Did you notice a big difference?

- Sluggo

I own a 95 22' Grady White. I use it 100% of the time in sal****er. My
concern was mid range efficiency, so I bought the Yamaha Sal****er Series
prop. The prop. is in the shop being tweaked. I already noticed a big
difference in all aspects (all +++). The old Sal****er Series 225 was not
even close to the performance of the new engine. In fairness my old engine
had allot of hours on it and was OLD and tired. So far I am very happy.
Cost was less than $15,000 for the engine. (still allot). Jim


"sluggok9" wrote in message
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Jim and Anna wrote:
This is a print and save message. I own a new F225 that is due for
service.
Thanks for the info. Jim


Jim,

How do you like your Yamaha F225? I'm thinking of repowering and have
generally heard good things about them, (notwithstanding the above).
What size boat do you have it on and did you repower or buy a new boat
w/motor? I ask because the only knock against the F-225 seems to be low
end acceleration. Did you notice a big difference?

- Sluggo

Thanks for the info. I have an 89 Grady White 24. Seems like I can
get a 225, installed, for uner $15K. I'm on the fence about spending
the extra for the new 250. It supposedly has better low end
accleration, but I hear they are high while the cost of the 225's are
dropping. I'm also looking at the Suzuki 225 & 250. Hope to have it
all figured out by the Atlantic Citry boat show first week of Feb.

Sluggo


Jim and Anna wrote:
I own a 95 22' Grady White. I use it 100% of the time in sal****er.
My
concern was mid range efficiency, so I bought the Yamaha Sal****er
Series
prop. The prop. is in the shop being tweaked. I already noticed a
big
difference in all aspects (all +++). The old Sal****er Series 225
was not
even close to the performance of the new engine. In fairness my old
engine
had allot of hours on it and was OLD and tired. So far I am very
happy.
Cost was less than $15,000 for the engine. (still allot). Jim


"sluggok9" wrote in message
oups.com...

Jim and Anna wrote:
This is a print and save message. I own a new F225 that is due
for
service.
Thanks for the info. Jim


Jim,

How do you like your Yamaha F225? I'm thinking of repowering and
have
generally heard good things about them, (notwithstanding the
above).
What size boat do you have it on and did you repower or buy a new
boat
w/motor? I ask because the only knock against the F-225 seems to be
low
end acceleration. Did you notice a big difference?

- Sluggo

"sluggok9" wrote in message
oups.com...
Thanks for the info. I have an 89 Grady White 24. Seems like I can
get a 225, installed, for uner $15K. I'm on the fence about spending
the extra for the new 250. It supposedly has better low end
accleration, but I hear they are high while the cost of the 225's are
dropping. I'm also looking at the Suzuki 225 & 250. Sluggo




It might be a good idea to talk to people who have a similar rig. A very
common complaint is the lack of performance, especially in a following sea,
with the 4-stroke 225 that you are considering on a 24' heavy boat. Twin
engines would be a better solution, if possible.

Bill Grannis
service manager