[Rhodes22-list] Yamaha 9.9 Water Pump Replacement

[Jay Friedland]

Folks,
My ob service guy says Yam recommends replacing the water pump assembly 
every year. The motor is 2001 with this the first year in service. I'm 
in salt water 9-10 months, occasionally flush with ear muffs (once a 
month), and end of season run it in a barrel of fresh water for 1/2 
hour (alos to burn off deposits, etc.).

Anybody offer best suggestions on proceeding with this replacement or 
any other winter routine?
  Thanks, Jay