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Was planning for a trip to the Gulf for over 2 years and finally got to do it 2 weeks ago. Because of Hermine impacting the weather, I wasn't sure till the last moment if the trip will happen. When we decided to go it was a nightmare finding a place to store the trailer and the car.

Last winter and spring I worked to modify my trailer and have 2 axles. Then cleaning and checking everything that could be checked. It took 15 hours to drive from Dallas to Destin. Was glad the trailer held well. The next day we put the boat in the water and headed towards crab island, an area in the Choctawhatchee Bay where the sandy bottom raised to 3-5 feels below the water level and creates a plateau you can walk on. Reminded me the scene from Pirates of Caribbean movie where crabs were pulling the boat over the desert sand. Except I was the only crab around. We then anchored a mile away and slept overnight. If something can break it will . Back in Dallas I've tested the anchor light on the top of the mast but it failed because of the connector it plugs into which was harder to test. Next morning my wife reminded me it was my birthday. A nice breakfast and we went in the Gulf to try to sail there. The waves were too big so decided to return. We beached the boat and enjoyed the most beautiful beach I've ever seen with white sand and clear water - till the tide change messed it up. After been spoiled by the nice beach we decided to go sailing in the bay. As we prepare to raise the main the engine choked and stopped. Would restart but would choke again when put in gear. We sailed to a safe place where we anchored and waited for a tow . The boat went back on the trailer and we tried to enjoy the 2 days left before Hermine would spoil the weather. Except the fenders getting little loose the return trip went well.

Hate to hear you had problems. Its a real nice area that i hope to take my to soon.

Hi
what engine did you have
is it etec with injector trouble?
same problem for me last year
J.F.

aviro wrote:Hi
what engine did you have
is it etec with injector trouble?
same problem for me last year
J.F.

Hello J.F,
Its a Yamaha T50 2007 with fuel injector. I also suspect its a gas triggered issue as I had gas over 1 year old in the tank. Was treated but likely still too old. What surprises me is that the engine ran for hours before the failure. I plan replacing the spark plugs and run Techron fuel system cleaner with new gas. However, i am not sure how I can simulate in water conditions" to reproduce the stall out of the water and to validate the fix. How did you fixed yours?

fouz wrote:Hate to hear you had problems. Its a real nice area that i hope to take my to soon.

It is beautiful indeed. And the people living there are very nice. I would be glad to help you, if you need it, with the little I know about it.

I spoke with etec customer service
they was suposed to make the repair on waranty ( engine 170 hours total time)
it cost me more to $650.00 at the end
never more rely on etec customer services
J.F.

As far as old/weak gasoline goes..... I use a product called Biobor eb. I get it at Academy sports stores , and I rely on it. It will freshen old/weak gas as well as being an "ethanol buster". I just treat the gas every time I fill up..... because I might not get to get out for a while, so I don't take a chance Good luck. Ron.

Wow, I got a F50 on my Mac26M and my gas is a 1 yr old but I keep it treated and plan on sailing it to the Bahamas in June2017. You got me scared now.