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Hello all, I am a new member to this forum and have just purchased a 2004 2120. The boat has no trailer or electronics, 2 stroke 150 HP Yahama with 100 hours on her. I picked the boat up for 26K which I think is a fair price.
Has anyone had any trouble with the 2 stroke 150 HP Yamahas and are there any common problems with this vessel that members experienced. All input is greatly appreciated.
 
Sounds like you got a very good deal on a boat that you can customize to fit your needs.

This IS Burger King and you CAN have it your way!

I don't know enough about the motor to help... but like we say on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.... don't tell me what you know.. tell me what you heard.... I've heard they are very good motors.

The 2 stroke gurus will have more to say I'm sure.

Richard
 
Congrats and welcome aboard :D
Your purchase sounds like the boat Hance and Smythe had for sale with original asking price of 30k.I had that 2 stroke Yammi and it served me well.
 
Welcome to the site.

Have not heard anything bad about the motor. Now if you said it had a 300 HPDI, I'd be describing how to rig it as an anchor or how to contribute it to some kind of "fishing structure."
 
The only problem I have ever had with my 2001 150 stroke was a clog in the oil line running from the main oil tank to the the aux tank on engine. Simple fix once the right mechanic looked at it. Other than that -rock solid motor.
 
I have the 2003 TX150 2 stroke on my 21SE. Its got over 400 hrs with NO problems. If you ask me its one of the best 150hp 2s out there! BTW, I think you got a GREAT deal!!!
 
I have a 2006 2120 with a 150 4 stroke, but have had Yamaha 2 strokes. Yamaha just makes one of the best weather it is 2 or 4 stroke
 
Mack... Not sure if your motor is a Saltwater Series (OX66) or an HPDI, but the best thing you can do for any 2-stroke motor is to feed it clean, water free fuel by using a Racor or Yamaha fuel/water separator.

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If your fuel tends to sit for long periods of time, use a fuel stabilizer such as Sta-Bil or Store-n-Start to minimize varnish and fuel breakdown.

The next thing I would suggest is regular use of Ringfree at the rate of 1 oz of Ringfree per 10 gallons of fuel to minimize carbon deposits and fouling.

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Regular use of Ringfree is one of the best preventive measures you can take to keep your 2-stroke motor running strong.

Congratulations on the new boat and welcome aboard!
 
I just traded my 2120SC with almost 700 hours on its 150 2-stroke. Only had one bad experience with some gunk in a carb. Even then, it got me home.
I second the advice about high quality fuel filtration and Ring-Free. Don't try to save a few bucks on inferior products.

From folks that have taken them farther I learned that you should change water pump impellers and thermostats at reasonable intervals.

Over 5 years it never failed to start.
 
Great boat. i just traded in a 2004 2120. put 400 hours on it. no problems at all. not very fuel efficient but very very reliable.
 

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Sounds like we've got the same boat - '04 2120 with 2 stroke 150. It still has low hours, about 80, and generally running well. A couple issues I'll be working on: The trim sender is binding so the gauge always shows the engine as being down. I freed it up when it first started happening last season, it worked for a while and then started acting up again. Not surprising since it's somewhat exposed to water sloshing up against the transom. Not sure if it's pinned into place or spring tension tracks the angle, so I'll take a closer look at it when I remove it. As mentioned in a post higher up, I've also started having an oil feed problem. Happened once last season on the day I was being hauled out for winterizing, but it started working again on its own as mysteriously as it stopped. I've picked up a new oil filter and will be replacing it, clearing out the oil lines from the remote tank to the engine tank, cleaning electrical contacts and replacing as much of the 'old' oil as practical. The filter is so small, it could clog up easily enough so I'll be putting this on my regular yearly startup routine.

Despite these few minor issues, we couldn't be happier with our Parker. The size is perfect for us, more than enough room for our day excursions and it rides well in most conditions. Barnegat Inlet can get pretty nasty, but we've always felt safe in our Parker.

John
 
At the end of the season spray that sender with some CRC.I had the same issues with an 02 2 stroke yammi.It gets sticky over the winter with whatever salt residue that was left.
 
Thanks for the tip. Didn't think it would be anything major with the sender. Just a maintenance item I need to add to my seasonal 'to do' list.

John
 
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