Capt. Ken,<br />As posted in some earlier posts, I detonated my engine begining of the season. I have a 92 yamaha 4.3 I/O. I had plans to rebuild myself but, because of lack of funds, it has just been sitting in the garage. I however found out today that my insurance will cover the repairs. I am taking the boat and motor to the local Yamaha dealer in the morning. Since you are a certified Yamaha Tech I thought I would get your input on the possible repair options (and I do understand that without looking at it yourself you can't tell me what should or will happen). Best case senario are the parts available through Yamaha to rebuild (heads, bearings, rings)or are alot discontinued? If not, is there a motor that it can be replaced with or does both the motor and foot have to be swaped to a different manufacturer. Worst case, since insurance is taking care of it is it possible they will total it out, boat value is around 7,500. Just trying to think of the possible options (of course thinking usually gets me in trouble!!!). Thanks
