Yamaha 200hp Vmax--green fluid leakage noted

nystad

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I am hoping someone much more knowledgeable than myself can help me w/ what's likely a simply question. I have a Yamaha 200 Vmax 2004 2 cycle. As I am getting ready for my annual fishing trip today, I notice a tiny puddle of greenish fluid directly underneath the lower tip of motor. Running down from the tip of the rudder. Not much at all but probably the equivalent of about 10-15 drops or so. Last used about 2 weeks ago and have had no issues. I don't know much about the interworkings of these engines but I'm guessing the engine has coolant and the puddle is some leakage. I've had all the needed and even some extra in terms of yearly maintenance and have always used all the additives including ring free. Anyway, anyone know how significant this is, how soon it should be looked at, the likely cause, etc.? I have not hit any rocks that I know of recently and I have never had any such leakage in the 1.5 years I have owned the boat. What bad timing. Thanks for any help...rk
 
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