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    impeller

    Is it a big job to change the impeller on a 2004 150 4-stroke yamaha? Can anyone provide step by step instructions?
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    150 4 stroke making oil

    i have an 04 150 4 stroke with around 250 hours on it. i just checked the oil and it was way over the full mark on the dipstick, smelled of fuel and was fairly flamable. i changed the oil at the beginning of the season and it was at the correct level. any ideas? i certainly hope there is a...
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    radar

    i have a 2' center console with t-top. i am looking to put radar on this boat and looking for opinions, sugestions as to what brand and configurations to use? any help and/or suggestions are appreciated.
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    tongue weight

    Do I figure 5-7% tongue weight using the weight of the boat and gear only or do I include the weight of the trailer also?
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    Rodbolt yamaha charging ?

    I believe it was you rodbolt who informed me that my 2004 yam 150 4stroke has a built in rectifier for running 2 batteries and charging them simultaniously while running but isolating them when the engine is off. If this is correct, and I believe it is, will both batteries see the same charging...
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    fogging F150

    I read here somewhere about a fogging valve on the Yamaha F150. Could anyone describe exacty where this is and what the procedure should be for fogging and otherwise winterizing the engine? Thanks
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    trolling

    I have a 150hp 4 stroke on my 22' boat and when trolling it is difficult to stay below 3mph. Are there ways to slow the boat other than using a trolling motor? Do trolling plates work well or does anyone have other thoughts to slow my speed? Thought about dragging the wife but she declined that...
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    Fuel filter/water separator

    I need to change my spin on canister type fuel filter/water separator and I am wondering if these are universal? Will any brand of spin on fuel filter/water separator work? If not which brand do you recomended and why? thanks
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    Fuel filter/water separator

    I need to change my spin on canister type fuel filter/water separator and I am wondering if these are universal? Will any brond of spin on fuel filter?water separator work? If not which brand are recomended and why? thanks
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    line selection

    I am thinking of using braides line for trolling. Does it work well and does it hold up longer to uv light than mono? I try to change mono at least once a year. Will I need to do this with braid? Thanks
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    okuma experior

    Anybody using or that has experience with okuma experior spinning reels? How are they? Are they smooth and reliable? Any info is appreciated as I am thinking about purchasing a couple. Thanks
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    name placement

    Where have you all placed the name on your boats? Sides, transome, etc.? We are naming our new boat and any input is appreciated. Thanks
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    2nd battery connection

    On my 2004 F150 there is a second battery plug under the engine cover. This is illustrated in the owner's manual along with a wiring diagram for adding a second battery with optional part available from Yamaha. I contacted Yamaha customer service and was told that the part's suggested retail is...
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    F150 4-stroke

    Are there any alternative brands of oil filters for the F150 4-stroke? Brands and numbers? Fantastic engine but the Yamaha filters are pretty costly! Thanks
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