So i just swapped my trusty old yamaha 90hp 2stroke onto my new to me boat and connected all the cables under the cowling. Then went to hook up battery cables (correctly) and as soon as I touch the last cable to the battery it blows the 20amp fuse under the cowling. I haven't bothered to connect...
Hi I just got a 1991 Suzuki DT15C. It's got this wire that comes out from the front of the outboard near the choke and stuff. I don't know what it is for. I know the "C" stands for oil injection...
Could this be some kind of charging system? It's been cut off for some time it looks like from...
Hi I just bought a 1991 DT15C. I haven't run it yet since I don't have the fuel connector and the "emergency kill switch lanyard" is gone too. It does run if I hold down the kils switch lanyard button and spray fuel into the carb....
Here's my question: Mine has this wire coming out the the...
I have a 1991 90hp Yamaha motor. After I take it out of the saltwater I flush the motor with my muffy muffs but I never know how long do I have to flush it? Does it have to get warm and open a thermostat for all the passages get cleaned?
Thanks guys for your expertise.
My friend is telling me she mixes the gas on her Honda 9.9 on her sailboat. I am thinking to my self she's doing somthing wrong here. I thought honda only made 4-strokes.
Hi guys I have a 1985 Tide Runner pictured below. Closed bow with storage underneath. I want to add an anchor holder and roller so I can let loose the rope and let the anchor fall without haveing to drag out the anchor from underneath the bow then carry all the rode up on the bow to drop it...
I came home with a new Exide Gold deep cycle battery group27 a few days ago. I went to charge it with my fancy digital smart charger and it read 60% charged from the store so I charged it up then left it sit for over 24 hours at about 60 degrees then I checked the charge and it was down to 65%...
Hi guys i'm looking for a nice looking slightly rubbery floor paint for the inside of my 18' TideRunner. Its allready has the carpet out and a glassed in floor with a non skid painted surface but its kinda rough for bare feet. I think the former owner said he mixed sand in with the paint. It...
I'm looking for some good boat trips this summer. I have a 18' TideRunner. Anyone know any good islands or other destinations to visit this summer?
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I want to use a single deep cycle as my battery for my 80hp yamaha, it puts out 10 amps. I am going to be running a gps and stereo with a small amp. Will I damage a deep-cycle charging it only with my outboard? Would a dual-purpose battery be better?<br /><br />thanks
I just repowered my boat from 65hp to 90 hp Yamaha today. 18' TideRunner boat, it has a Panther Marine trim tilt system bracket on it that sets the motor back 7". I've heard that the Anti ventilation plate should normally be even with the bottom of the boat. But I read today that since I have a...
Hi I'm going to be looking at a motor to replace my blown Suzuki this week. I don't want to get burned again. (yes I did a compression test on the suzuki) <br /><br />What would a normal compression reading be on a 1995 90hp Yamaha? Anything else I can look for before buying? I'm not familer...
1985 Suzuki 65<br /><br />I was running my motor I just bought for the first time Friday evening. I have idled it for 30 minutes or so on the hose at my house and checked a few things out etc, watering correctly.<br /><br />I went to go "test" it on friday and it started making a clunking sound...
I was looking for a mail order deal on rebuilding my powerhead on my 1985 65hp outboard. I can't find anyone that rebuild them other than iboats. Anyone know of others?<br /><br />thanks!
