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The closer I look, the more I agree with this assessment. Maybe an undetected soft spot around the bolt hole?

and this...

Funny thing is... the weight issue was one of my worries at first, but I was on the water for half a day before I even thought about it. And when I started to take notice, I realized I couldn't tell the difference at all. The ride height seems the same. Super happy about that! My live well is in...

Just because. The old motor ran absolutely perfect and I sold it while it was still on my boat. I want to head offshore for haddock and this just gives me more peace of mind when doing so. I also fish very tight to the rocks and having a reliable motor lessens the risk. I'm on 20 years with this...

"In the process"...that's the phrase I used while waiting 9 months for the new motor!

Yes it is.

Haven't really had a chance to focus on that. The first 2 hours of break in are limited to no more than 3000 RPM. I couldn't quite stay on plane at 3000 so for 2 hours I plowed around the bay, which probably wasn't very efficient. I hope to have some real numbers by next week.

1997. I've owned since 2003. I'm 2 miles from the launch so having it on a trailer helps with the upkeep.

After a 9 month wait, I finally picked up my boat with the new Suzuki DF140BG installed. Now, the Yamaha SW115-2S was a great motor and I've never had any issues with it, but... I must say that I really love the new 4 stroke. 430am launch on Sat and had the break-in done by 630 Sun morning. 12...

(y)Nice looking boat! I bet she rides nice. Welcome to the club.

X2 on the Taco! So much better!

They look great. It's always nice to have another option. I think my wife would be interested in that paint also for her projects.

Nicely recovered! Does the paint act like a stain, and get absorbed into the material?

Coastal Canvas in Beaufort NC would be my first stop.

Nice looking boat!:love:

Maybe a restore or reset back to the original system settings will clean the slate.

Because the bolt was missing...maybe the bolt came loose or stripped over time and the resulting uneven stress that transferred to the cav plate is what broke it? For the welder, either side is fine. Probably put it on the backside so the welder has easy access to the weld.

That shouldn't be a big deal for a competent welder. The cav plate is thinner and not very close to the sealing areas. You will need to remove the permatrim, so use the holes to bolt a heat sink in place to help keep it cool and aligned if you need. Most importantly, make sure the crack is...

Sam, I'm in the middle of a re-power now (as in, I'm still waiting for the motor I ordered in Sept) Not sure about any weight issues, but the Yamaha 150 seems quite heavy (487lbs?). Batteries in the console-(y). Regarding the console work...you will have holes to fill. The new gear probably...

Welcome aboard barwack! Good luck and keep a good picture record of your project. We all enjoy the pics. I also have a140 on order for my 1800, 6 months so far. Where abouts do you sail?