[Rhodes22-list] a Yamaha mechanic in the house?

[Joe Babb]

My 1998 Yamaha 9.9hp outboard has taken a dislike to running much above 
idle.  It starts up fine.  Runs mostly okay at idle and slightly above 
idle, but stalls and quits when I try to advance the throttle.  I pulled 
the spark plugs and they are dark and a little wet.  I've got some plugs 
on order.  I've been frustrated in trying to find someone in the 
Knoxville, TN area who will work on Yamaha engines.  If anybody knows of 
a local mechanic, let me know.  If anyone has any helpful hints also let 
me know.  Time is of the essense as we were planning a week long sailing 
trip in a couple of weeks.  I am an okay mechanic except I don't relish 
opening up the carburator.  I'll be glad to search the list if someone 
will refresh my memory on how to do so.
Thanks,
Joe