:wall: I am bummed checked compression and the top starboard cylinder is done, what a way to start the season, all because of some %$%$%$%$%$%$%$ letting a plastic bag go into the water,. Not sure what I am going to do now.:fury::fury::fury:

Possibly something covered under insurance?

A few years back the insurance paid for mine because of a plastic bag.

That sux Bill

Do you know of a source that deals with used Out Boards. I've been wonder what my 115 yamy w/670 hrs is worth. ;)

:wall: I am bummed checked compression and the top starboard cylinder is done, what a way to start the season, all because of some %$%$%$%$%$%$%$ letting a plastic bag go into the water,. Not sure what I am going to do now.:fury::fury::fury:

WOW that sux. I know the feeling, not a fried powerhead, but other issues that kept me on land or friends boats for almost a whole summer.

Is rebuilding an option? How old is the engine?

I pulled the head off today, to inspect it, and the cylinder looks fine. The head gasket is missing a good portion of the sealing ring in the bad cylinder, so I think it is a blown head gasket. Will be replacing it this week, keep your fingers crossed.. :confused:

That sucks Bill.
Hope it's just the head gasket and a cheap fix.

good luck