RE: Carbs gumming up problem and question
Want a solution too foggin, emptyin carbs and all that other trouble? Simply switch too 93 octane high quality fuel like Ammoco/BP or Exxon/Mobil. The additives in super unleaded will prevent the fuel from breaking down and when it does evaporate (which is what causes gummed up carbs in the first place) it does so clear and without anything left behind. You don't have to put Stabil in superunleaded either, but if it gives you extra peace of mind then it wont hurt to do so. I also recommend going with a 100% synthetic 2stroke oil like Klotz or Pennzoil. They don't put carbon into your motor (which is the chief killer of outboards) and their residue is harmless and actually performs the same job as fogging oil. I have pulled the plugs on my 225ProMaxSS after 6 mths and they are still wet, as is the piston top and cylinder walls. The synthetic wont evaporate or dry out and like I said the best part is no carbon. My ProMax is on her 6th summer now and I haven't had any problems with it due to oil/fuel condition (and the motor turns nearly 7k so I know it gets a real workout!)
When the synthetic oil is used with superquality fuel you wont have a mess to begin with and your motor will thank you for it. Your 200 will likewise burn 93 no problem. And when a motor has sufficient combustion to burn it (most 2strokes over 2 cylinders do!) it actually burns cooler than crap gas/87octane!
Give it a try,
RA