1995 Yamaha 200

I have a 95 Yamaha 200hp outboard. Engine starts a little hard, but runs very well once it gets going. When I restart the engine in neutral afer running for awhile (stop for a little fishing), the engine stalls when I put it in gear and give it some throttle. It'll idle along in gear at about 1000rpm, but stalls if I try to accelerate. If I nurse it and fiddle around with it for awhile, it restarts and runs fine again. Have put in new in-line gas filter, cleaned gas filter on engine, primer bulb is ok, and have had carbs cleaned. Done the simple stuff. Mechanic suggests problem may be in Alternator/Stator not putting out enough volts at low end. Says output should be 14V. Gauge on center console shows about 11V while engine is running. Any ideas? Thanks.

Re: 1995 Yamaha 200

What octane fuel? How fresh? What plugs?<br /><br />Good luck?

Re: 1995 Yamaha 200

I presently run 89 octane fuel. Have had same problem earlier with 87 octane. Fuel is fresh. Plugs are new NGK BR8HS-10 gapped at 1.0mm. Thanks Capt.

Re: 1995 Yamaha 200

I had a similar problem which ended up being the powerpack. A few questions:<br /><br />Does it ever bog down while travelling?<br />Do you travel far to go fishing?<br />Is your battery delivering 12 volts?<br />Does it restart only when cooled down?

Re: 1995 Yamaha 200

Engine does not bog down while traveling; runs great up through 5000rpm (max I run it) without any power loss.<br />Will travel sometimes 30 to 45 minutes to go fishing, rarely longer.<br />Battery, and spare, deliver 12volt with volt meter attached.<br />Once running, engine restarts in neutral without a problem. Problem occurs when putting it in gear and trying to throttle forward to get going--then engines dies.