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    2008 F115 normal/high RPM?

    2008 Century Inshore 1902, Yamaha F115. Installed a hydrofoil to give me a little more control and it ended up being the best $50 I ever spent. I did not have my GPS only the console tach/speedo,, I ran 6,000 rpm and 43 mph.. I have a SOLAS SS prop same as the stock one, 19 pitch I believe...
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    Ground Wire Size, does it matter??

    I have a 20' 2008 center console. I'm in the process of installing a 24v trolling motor. I understand from previous posts that it's ok to ground the trolling batteries to the ground on the Main motor battery. It seems that all battery system wire is 6ga. I have a pre-made marine 2ga. wire...
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    2002 90hp Yamaha outboard drive oil?

    Quick drive oil question to you Yamaha guys. I've been operating my 2002 Stratos with a 90hp Yamaha outboard with zero problems for a few months now. I've only owned and operated Mercruiser inbd/outbd previously. Is it ok to use quicksilver drive oil in the lower drive unit? I have a bunch...
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    G3 with 90hp Yamaha.....

    I just picked up a 2000 G3 with a 90 Yamaha. Boat is awesome and runs and handles like a dream. I'm trying to do some research on this boat and can not find any information. I can't even find another anywhere for sale. I'm told 2000 was the last or only year that Skeeter made the Fiberglass...
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    2001 Aquasport Osprey W/ 115 Saltwater Mercury

    I'm leaning twards getting rid of my fish and ski and going to a center console fishing boat. Does anyone have any knowledge of these AQUASPORT Boats? I'm looking at a 2001 AQUASPORT OSPREY W/ 115 SALTWATER MERCURY, boat looks great but have never heard of one???? Any info??? THanks..
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    Alpha-1 shaft replacement??

    I have a 1995 Bayline Capri, 3.0 Alpha1-Gen2. Last winter I took the drive into the marine dealer to have a seal replaced and they had a hard time getting it to pass the pressure test. Come to find out the seal around the drive shave was bad, when they pulled the shaft it was corroded. They...
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    New Stelletto Prop hits trim tab??

    I just installed my new stelletto advantage stainless prop on my 95 bayliner capri F/S 3.0 Alpha 1 Gen 2.. After installing the prop it hits the trim tab on my lower drive.. Not sure if I should have but I took my Die Grinder and made about a 1 inch semi circle which gives the prop plenty of...
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    Prop Mfg. feedback..

    I have a 95 bayliner capri 3.0, alpha 1 gen 2.. I'm looking for a Stainless 3 blade prop,, mine is a 19.. IIboats store shows a bunch of different manufacturers and if anyone has any personal experiences or recommendations i'd appreciate it.. These are what they have: Solas...
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    Alpha 1 speedo line???

    I have a 95 bayliner capri 3.0 with an alpha 1 Gen 2 drive. Question concerns my speedo quit working. I unhooked the rubber hose that hooks to the drive, blew compressed air thru the hose to the guage, hose is clear. Also applied a little air pressure to the guage and it also works. I'm...
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    Bilge pump auto operation???

    I have a 95 bayliner capri 3.0, alpha 1.. I was going to remove my bilge pump which works fine but you have to manually turn it on for it to operate. I want something that will detect water and turn itself on just for piece of mind. Anyway I was going to swap it out with an automatic one...
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    Trolling Question of the day...

    This may seem like a stupid question but i'm getting conflicting information so I figured I'd post it to you guys. I have an 18 foot bayliner I/O and just installed a Motorguide trolling motor on the bow, it's 24 volt with 75lbs of thrust/remote controled. My question is this.. I see everyone...
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    Help with setting Dwell..

    I'm Back.. Boat has been running great until the last time out when it started running very rough. 1995 Bayliner Capri F/S 3.0 out of a 1989 Searay, Alpha 1 with Breaker Point Ignition. I pulled the plugs and they were very fouled and black,, replaced them, figured carb was rich, adjusted the...
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    Fishfinder suggestions PLEASE.....

    My 95 capri F/S 3.0 has two fish finders installed, an eagle and a hummingbird,, Both probably came with the boat but needless to say their rather old and on their last legs. I'm shopping for something new,,, Any Ideas or suggestions??? I prefer to have one that reads water temp but depth is...
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    Quick knee board question...

    My son want's to knee board this year (he's 17 and has never tried, but is a great snowboarder/skateboarder) so i've been searching.. From what I read the Hydroslide "Revolution" is a good board for the beginner/intermediate.. My questions are this. What is the difference between a Ski/Wake...
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    Easiest way back on the trailer????

    I have a bayliner capri 1854 and my question is this. What is the easiest way to get the boat back on the trailer when your by yourself? I took mine out for the first time the other day and "Thank God" I had the ramp to myself because anyone watching probably would have wet themselves with...
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