I have a 2001 225 Evinrude, Mod.#E225FHLSIF, Ser.#G04959553, I purchased in may of 2002 used. The motor was performing great until my last outing in oct. 2003. I was in the last hour of a tournament, an making my last move towardes the ramp, the engine cranked fine (no warnings) but when i tried to plain off the motor was real boggy. I backed of the throttle an let it idle for a couple of seconds an tried again an got the same results, I killed the engine an dropped the trolling motor. My first thoughts was i had dropped a power pack, little did i know these motors dont have powerpacks. The following week i took it to the shop an they found the #2, an #6 blown on the exaust side an noted all indications are of a lean condition. The motor is out of warranty, an only has 136 hours. The estimate on powerhead r & r is $8078.13, I said bull**** an took it to another shop they were $735.00 cheaper. The guy at the first shop did call Bombardier for advise, they said the motor was to far out of warranty for them to assist in repairs, but they did agree that it sounded as though i had a lead condition, an recommended i replace the powerhead, the 2 injectors from the 2 bad cylinders(at $404.56ea.),oil pump, an the manifold. I'am looking for any help or advise that anyone has to offer. My thoughts were bore the 2 cylinders(minor overhaul). 
