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    Ladder replacement on Hurricane Deck Boat

    Hello, I have a 1999 Hurricane FD170 Deck Boat with Yamaha 115 Outboard. The picture attached is not my boat, but very similar. The transom area has a small horizontal platform on each side of the outboard motor. One side is the battery access hatch, the other is my ladder. The ladder screws...
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    Bad trim switch

    Folks, I have a 1999 Hurricane FD170 Deck Boat Engine: Yamaha C115TLRX Remote Control 6x0 http://www.yamaha-motor.com/outboard/accessories/acscitem500/5/238/1118/8676/all/1/2565/0/main/itemdetail.aspx My trim switch is bad in the up position. Does anyone know a part number for this switch or...
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    1999 Yamaha C115TLRX overheat at WOT

    UPDATE 5/20/2009 I purchased a waterpump rebuild kit for my boat. Last night I removed the gearcase and I am "reasonably sure" that I found the problem. It appears that the last time the impeller was replaced, the mechanic sandwiched 3 of the impeller blade tips with the stainless cup. Maybe the...
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    Decisions,Decisions??? Deckboat vs. Ski boat

    I have been shopping for a used boat for about 4 months now and I am having trouble making a final decision. I have narrowed my choices down to 2 distinct types of boats: 1) Direct-Drive or V-Drive ski boat. or 2) Deck boat with an outboard motor only. No sterndrive for me, ever again! I...
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    Does a reliable boat exist???

    Hello, I am new to the forum, but not new to boating. I have owned a boat for the past 2 years and I really enjoy boating, however, my experience with my boat's dependability/reliability has not been good. I "had" a 17' 1988 Dynasty runabout with a 3.0L OMC/Cobra outdrive. To make a long story...
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