Finally im about to be a boat owner again

[TritonTRXV8]

Duck - did I read that right inproper / low octane gas? That kind of gives me a bad feeling about this Yamaha I bought last year.

The gas octane should not be a factor on that engine. Nothing high performance about it so high octane should not be required at all. Most standard outboards only require 87 octane and that is what they run best on. Higher octane fuels burn cooler which promotes quicker carbon buildup especially in DI engines. Only racinf engines generally need higher end fuels. Dont know the entire story on the failure but I dont see how wrong octane would have anything to do with it especially with only 14 hours on it.

[Wildcat Dude]

Dont know the entire story on the failure but I dont see how wrong octane would have anything to do with it especially with only 14 hours on it.

Ditto! Not enough hours to have been a factor in the failure (but I didn't stay in a holiday inn express last night either)

[TritonTRXV8]

Ditto! Not enough hours to have been a factor in the failure (but I didn't stay in a holiday inn express last night either)

That scenario would be extremely disappointing especially if that were the answer you got from them I would be wanting a second opinion. Hopefully it was covered regardless although with the fine print involved in todays warranties who knows.