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    replacing stiff control on a Yamaha 115

    I was just wondering if I should replace the throttle on my boat, or if there is a way I can loosen it up. It is extremely hard to push it forward, but easier to pull it back down. It' an '85, so that might have something to do with it. If I do replace it, is there anything specific I should...
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    Stiff control forward but not in reverse

    I have a 85 Yamaha 115, and it is pretty tough to move the control forward to speed up, but to ease back down, it is fairly easy. Is there any way to lube it up or grease it? If I wanted to replace it, does it have to be specifically a throttle for a Yamaha, or can it be another brand??
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    What are the VHF channels I should know?

    I have a ship-shore radio but I don't know the channels or anything else. It's a cobra radio, like the ones at bass pro, it came with the boat I bought, and I was wondering what channels I should know, or if they are even the same everywhere or if they depend on what region I live in? I'll be...
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    Trailer tires...proper size??

    I just bought a 19' bay boat and the trailer had truck tires and rims on it. They ride fine, a little bouncy but nothing serious. The guy gave me a spare and it's an actual trailer tire and rim, 205 75 D15, and I was wondering if this is the correct size and load range for the trailer. I was...
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    1985 Yamaha 115hp starts chugging above idle

    i took my boat out a few weeks ago and it was running fine until i let my brother in law drive and he hit a big wave and we came down pretty hard. when we landed, the motor started chugging at anything higher than idle speed. its almost like something was knocked loose. any advice would be...
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    Anybody heard of "Cimmarron" boats??

    i recently bought a 19' bay boat, and the title says its a "Cimmarron" but ive done some research and i can find this boat anywhere. I used the vin number and it said that my manufacturers code matched with T.D Penny boats from GA. my question is, has anyone heard of these boats? are they...
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