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Narragansett Outrage posted 06-28-2010 08:50 AM ET (US)
After four years of constantly wondering if I'd make it back under my own steam (and finally not making back under my own steam at the end of last summer), I was able yesterday to take my 1984 22' Outrage Cuddy - with its new-to-me 2001 Yamaha OX66 250 - for a spin down Narragansett Bay.
Before heading to the public launch, I put on the muffs for one more test, turned the key, and it started within 2 seconds from a cold start. Got to the launch, repeated the procedure, slipped it in reverse, forward, and headed out the channel at about 900rpm. Clearing the last marker, I started to push the throttle forward and was on plane before I knew it. Set it at 3200rpm and ran it 10 miles down the Bay to the Quonset Air Show for the day. WOT is supposed to be 5200, so I've got a long way to go before I reach that mark.
What a difference from that old 1983 Evirude 235! I had heard people complain that the OX66 is loud and smoky. Well, those people evidently hadn't been boating with an old 235. In comparison, the OX66 is near-silent, and totally smog free. What a pleasure to just put the gas in the tank (without mixing) and not worry about whether I'd mixed it correctly.
The boat now has a new gas tank, new deck, all new wiring and hoses, new electronics, and the OX66. And although I'm a complete amateur, I built and rigged it entirely by myself (well, I actually had someone rebuild the underside of the deck, but I installed it) all myself.... I'm feeling quite proud of myself, although my wife would have preferred that I rig her up a new kitchen.
As soon as I finish the teak, I'm hoping that I'm going to be all set for at least a few weeks.

tom976 posted 06-28-2010 09:13 AM ET (US)
Ahh the great feeling of enjoying all the hard work.
I feel the same about the motor. I had a 1989 175 johnson for awhile. Its a safe bet that I have some hearing loss from that motor. When that thing was running on plane it sounded like a rocket and smoked out whoever was downwind of me.
When I got my conquest w/ a 225 ox66 yamaha on it. You can actually hold a conversation while driving. Forget that one with the old Johnson. While initially starting mine does smoke a bit but that clears up when its warmed up.
Happy boating!
Tom
Peter posted 06-28-2010 09:42 AM ET (US)
The 3.1L Yamaha Ox66 225 or 250 HP is a great match for the classic 22 foot Whaler hull. WOT for this motor is 5500 RPM. Ideally, it should be propped to run between 5200 RPM (fully loaded) and 5500 RPM (lightly loaded).
Peter posted 06-28-2010 09:44 AM ET (US)
I forgot to suggest that you chould add RingFree or equivalent to the fuel tank at every fill up at the recommended dosage to keep the O2 sensor clean.
Narragansett Outrage posted 06-28-2010 10:14 AM ET (US)
Will definitely follow all recommended servicings and additives; I want this one to work for a while.
Let me ask you a question about this maximum WOT thing: I'm assuming that the WOT rpm range is a target that I should use to show that the motor is correctly propped - it's not actually a level at which I'm supposed to run the motor as a normal course of use. Is that correct?
I frankly have no need to go that fast - I didn't have the GPS hooked up yet, and I don't use a speedo, but I'm going to guess that we were going at least 27-30 knots at 3400 rpm with 4 adults and four kids (and the cuddy). If I open that thing up to 5200, I'm probably looking at 40 knots or more.
davej14 posted 06-28-2010 10:33 AM ET (US)
You are correct. You should prop the motor as suggested for the proper WOT range specified in your owners manual. This will prolong the life of your motor when running at slower speeds, which will be most of the time.
Narragansett Outrage posted 06-28-2010 01:46 PM ET (US)
I guess I also need to remember that the "new" Yamaha (as compared to the prehistoric Evinrude) requires a lanyard to start it. I just spent my lunch break cursing it up and down, wondering why it was bauzzing at me and not starting. Glad I realized the problem before I called anyone.

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Author	Topic: Finally, finally, an enjoyable ride
Narragansett Outrage	posted 06-28-2010 08:50 AM ET (US) After four years of constantly wondering if I'd make it back under my own steam (and finally not making back under my own steam at the end of last summer), I was able yesterday to take my 1984 22' Outrage Cuddy - with its new-to-me 2001 Yamaha OX66 250 - for a spin down Narragansett Bay. Before heading to the public launch, I put on the muffs for one more test, turned the key, and it started within 2 seconds from a cold start. Got to the launch, repeated the procedure, slipped it in reverse, forward, and headed out the channel at about 900rpm. Clearing the last marker, I started to push the throttle forward and was on plane before I knew it. Set it at 3200rpm and ran it 10 miles down the Bay to the Quonset Air Show for the day. WOT is supposed to be 5200, so I've got a long way to go before I reach that mark. What a difference from that old 1983 Evirude 235! I had heard people complain that the OX66 is loud and smoky. Well, those people evidently hadn't been boating with an old 235. In comparison, the OX66 is near-silent, and totally smog free. What a pleasure to just put the gas in the tank (without mixing) and not worry about whether I'd mixed it correctly. The boat now has a new gas tank, new deck, all new wiring and hoses, new electronics, and the OX66. And although I'm a complete amateur, I built and rigged it entirely by myself (well, I actually had someone rebuild the underside of the deck, but I installed it) all myself.... I'm feeling quite proud of myself, although my wife would have preferred that I rig her up a new kitchen. As soon as I finish the teak, I'm hoping that I'm going to be all set for at least a few weeks.
tom976	posted 06-28-2010 09:13 AM ET (US) Ahh the great feeling of enjoying all the hard work. I feel the same about the motor. I had a 1989 175 johnson for awhile. Its a safe bet that I have some hearing loss from that motor. When that thing was running on plane it sounded like a rocket and smoked out whoever was downwind of me. When I got my conquest w/ a 225 ox66 yamaha on it. You can actually hold a conversation while driving. Forget that one with the old Johnson. While initially starting mine does smoke a bit but that clears up when its warmed up. Happy boating! Tom
Peter	posted 06-28-2010 09:42 AM ET (US) The 3.1L Yamaha Ox66 225 or 250 HP is a great match for the classic 22 foot Whaler hull. WOT for this motor is 5500 RPM. Ideally, it should be propped to run between 5200 RPM (fully loaded) and 5500 RPM (lightly loaded).
Peter	posted 06-28-2010 09:44 AM ET (US) I forgot to suggest that you chould add RingFree or equivalent to the fuel tank at every fill up at the recommended dosage to keep the O2 sensor clean.
Narragansett Outrage	posted 06-28-2010 10:14 AM ET (US) Will definitely follow all recommended servicings and additives; I want this one to work for a while. Let me ask you a question about this maximum WOT thing: I'm assuming that the WOT rpm range is a target that I should use to show that the motor is correctly propped - it's not actually a level at which I'm supposed to run the motor as a normal course of use. Is that correct? I frankly have no need to go that fast - I didn't have the GPS hooked up yet, and I don't use a speedo, but I'm going to guess that we were going at least 27-30 knots at 3400 rpm with 4 adults and four kids (and the cuddy). If I open that thing up to 5200, I'm probably looking at 40 knots or more.
davej14	posted 06-28-2010 10:33 AM ET (US) You are correct. You should prop the motor as suggested for the proper WOT range specified in your owners manual. This will prolong the life of your motor when running at slower speeds, which will be most of the time.
Narragansett Outrage	posted 06-28-2010 01:46 PM ET (US) I guess I also need to remember that the "new" Yamaha (as compared to the prehistoric Evinrude) requires a lanyard to start it. I just spent my lunch break cursing it up and down, wondering why it was bauzzing at me and not starting. Glad I realized the problem before I called anyone.