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    1998 15hp4st. can't find parts?

    Hello, I have a 1998 15 EL 4S serial# 0G734995.(the first 2 digits are hard to read on the motor) The motor was set-up for remote control and I am trying to convert it back to tiller control. I have all the parts except part #'s 855743 and 825781. Some type of a grommet and cover plate...
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    sea strainer

    Hello, I have 1999 22' WA, there is a thru hull water p.u. on the bottom of the boat, used for the livewell/raw water washdown. Does anybody know what type/model strainer will work? Right now there is just an un threaded 5/8ths inch hole that is the thru hull fitting.
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    fixing rubrail

    Hello, the flexible rubrail has pulled out of the plastic sleeve. The plastic sleeve is screwed to the boat and the flexible vinyl part that slides into the plastic sleeve has shrunk and pulled out of the sleeve at the inside corners of the bow pulpit and one of the stern corners. What is the...
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    1987 yamaha 50 eshjd bogged down

    Hello, I have no power when I push the throttle forward, it runs but just bogs down,it idles fine. Before I rebuild the carbs I want to eliminate any electronic or linkage problems. Fuel delivery to the carbs is not the problem. With the engine shutoff and If push the throttle forward to wot...
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    1000 rpm power loss. 1987 yamaha JD50ESH

    I have a 1987 yamaha model JD50ESH. For the last 2 months I have been trying to fix a loss of power problem.(800rpm). Here is what I have done/tried. confirmed fuel supply, including pumping the primer bulb while running at speed, and squirting fuel directly into carb while running. No change...
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    looking for yamaha salvage yards

    looking for yamaha salvage yards I googled but had low results and no replys yet. I need a electric sarter (whole or the upper frame) for a 1987 yamaha 50 ESH. 450.00$ new/complete, OUCH. 95.00$ new/upper frame, ouch. Anyone have links or phone#'s for salvage yards. thanks
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    Flood protection

    A poll to determine the # of people effected by flood protection. For the ignorant, "The board administrater has enabled flood protection". Is a message that pops up and it prevents you from posting a new post or replying to a post.
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    1st. trip of the fishing season.

    My boat has always sat from oct. 1st thru the end of dec. (deer season) I decided to start my steelhead fishing early this year. <br />Went out solo on Sunday, took our 2 dogs, one is a very civilized lab/chessy mix. The other is a pup of questionable liniage, looks like a cross between a yellow...
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    test

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    B.A.R.F.ing dog diet

    O.K. i'll bite, 18Rabbit. Whats the scoop?<br /> I just finished reading an article that the author reccomends feeding less than 6% protein to dogs, has to do with kidney funtion. That 6% # does'nt semm logical to me, after all most wild dogs eat mostly meat.<br /> I feed our dog and new pup...
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    Plug King

    Launched my boat for the 40th + time this year and forgot the plug, oh well, no biggie. Just ran it up and down the river untill mostly drained.<br /> Made final run up to the dam, hooked the boat to the dam, tied up a spawn sack, baited the hook, casted the bait and looked down and saw water...
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    Tough read

    After reading JB's comment about writing in a one paragraph form, I've decided to get with the program. When I type a multiple paragraph comment, it looks alright untill I preview and or send the reply. What settings should I have to eliminate this? I am running win.me., java script. My html is...
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    carb. kit tips

    I have ordered a carb kit for my 1987 yammy 50 ESJD. symptoms leading to that decision are, idle sneezing, and oil slick around motor. What concerns me is after re-installing carbs. how do i know that the needle valves are adjusted correctly? To lean? to rich? is it trial and error?
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    I'm homeless

    I have no political party to call home. I've voted republican or conservative (judicial type elections,proposals etc.) at every opportunity except my first election. (Carter, after a strong campagn by my high school history teacher) We have two choices in partys, liberal (democrats, libertarian...
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    Netflix

    Thinking about joining netflix, walmart, or any other dvd rental co. Appreciate any feed back.
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