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    Yamaha Premium flush side mount - friction control?

    Hi, I have a Yamaha F115 and Yamaha Premium flush side mount control, see picture. I have changed to Teleflex Xtreme low friction cables and it is now so easy to move the control that it does not always stay in the position I leave it. Anyone know where the friction control is on this type of...
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    Old boats still going strong...

    Hi, Norwegian made boat, Fjordling 17, still going strong (slightly owerpowered): http://members.chello.se/fjordling/Freaks/FjordlingFreakout_nmV2.mpg (copy and paste this URL in a new browser window) These orginal Fjordling 17 boats was made in 1960th - 1970th and is still taken care of by...
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    Some tricks - don't try it...

    http://www.compfused.com/directlink/371/ <br /><br />Wait some seconds and then...<br /><br />Have fun!
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    Yamaha F115 (2003), noisy Trim&Tilt

    Hi,<br /><br />I have been using a Yamaha F115 4-stroke (2003) for almost 3 seasons now.<br />This outboard runs fine but it has been a problem (ever since it was new) that when using the Trim & Tilt it makes a horrible noise initially.<br /><br />It is like this:<br /><br />When I'm going for a...
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    Sweet Suzuki DF150, 175

    Hi,<br /><br />As probably some of You know Suzuki are working on a DF150 and DF175 outboard that will be released later this year (sept 2005). I have not seen that much information on these two outboards but I read in a Swedish boat magazine about them. Just thought some of You are interested...
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    Yamaha premium or TFXtreme cables?

    Hi,<br /><br />My control cables has started to get high friction, the reverse is where it is most problem now.<br /><br />I think it is some standard Teleflex control cables today (I have e-mailed Teleflex the numbers that is printed on the cables).<br /><br />I was thinking of replace the...
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    What can dissolve foam?

    Hi,<br />Is there any solvent for boat-foam (used in boats as flotation aid, to fasten gas tanks etc).<br /><br />Acetone or thinner do nothing to this foam.<br />Anything else to try?<br /><br />It is cured foam I want to dissolve/melt by the way.
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    Mounting steel gas tank?

    Hi,<br /><br />What is the best and durable way to fasten a stainless steel gas tank under deck?<br /><br />Today the tank is mounted in foam. Last year the tank came loose and now the boat has been in for warranty repair to fasten the tank again (the boat is from 2003 so rather new).<br...
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    Fuel selector valve

    Hi,<br />I have an internal stainless steel tank for my outboard. I want to be able to switch to a portable tank when needed by just having the portable tank connected to a fuel selector (two incoming connections - one for internal tank and the second for an external portable tank).<br /><br...
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    Wireless controlled autopilots

    Hi,<br /><br />Anyone using a wirless controlled autopilot?<br />Like Raymarine S1000 Wireless Autopilot System.<br /> http://www.raymarine.com/raymarine/ProductDetail.asp?site=1&SECTion=2&page=1018&PRODuct_id=3011 <br /><br />Probably good but I was thinking of such things as what...
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    Autopilot: Raymarine Sportpilot. Pros/Cons?

    Hi,<br /><br />Anyone using a Raymarine Sportpilot or Sportpilot Plus autopilot?<br /><br />Comments about pros and cons?<br /><br />I have a powerboat 19 ft, 115 hp 4-stroke and Teleflex NFB 4.2 mechanical cable steering.<br />I will interface it with my GPS chartplotter (Raymarine 435i) to...
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    Repower Options

    Hi,<br />I do not know if Evinrude E-tech larger outboards has been released yet but they have a 200 hp E-tech that weights 516 lbs (234 kg). Also available in "Saltwater edition". To heavy?<br />Unproved and such that will be slightly negative. But You maybe should check that alternative so You...
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    Paint stainless steel prop - with what?

    Hi,<br />I have a Yamaha black steel series prop on my Yamaha F115 4-stroke. Where I use my boat it is rather shallow and we have sand banks that move around and sometimes you hit the prop in one of those sand banks. I did hit one of those sand banks this summer. All went well and nothing happen...
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    Alu or stainless steel outboard plate (for bolts)?

    Hi,<br /><br />1) Is aluminium plate enough or is stainless steel plate better for this plate that is behind the upper bolts? (se picture below)<br />2) Is 3-4 millimeter thinkness for the plate enough? (it is a 115 hp 4-stroke, 402 lbs)<br /><br />I'm not sure aluminium plate is good because of...
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    Yamaha hydralic steering system?

    Hi,<br />Anyone used this Yamaha hydralic steering system? Image below.<br /><br />I not sure what hydralic steering would be best for my Yamaha F115. I think the new Teleflex BayStar Compact (rated up to 150 hp) or this Yamaha hydralic steering maybe would be OK on my boat. I have Teleflex NFB...
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