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    93 Yamaha 250 Saltwater - Power Tilt Leak

    The tilt leaked fluid and seized in down position. Marina says the main piston is leaking and not serviceable. They want to replace piston assembly and say the engine must come off transom to do repair. Does this sound right? Can a piston even leak - wouldn't it be the cylinder? And why on...
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    1993 Yamaha 250 Dies

    A bad day on the water. Earlier this spring bought 93 Grady Gulfstream with 93 Yamaha 250. Filled up both tanks last week before heading out on fifth trip of the season with 5 other guys. When bought, tanks were 1/3 full (boat ran all last season and fuel was stabilized before winter storage...
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