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    Turning Point Hustler Prop Question

    I have a 2006 Yamaha 50 2 Stroke on a 18' Pontoon Boat. The factory RPM Range is 4500 - 5500 RPM @ WOT It origionally came with a 12 1/4 x 9 Yamaha Prop and and ran WOT at 5400 - 5500 rpms 15.2 mph w/ 2 adults and a teanager. I then bought a Turning Point Hustler 12 x 10.5 and ran WOT at 4900...
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    Yamaha 50 Prop Pitch RPM Question

    I have a 18' Pontoon with a 2006 Yamaha 50 2 stroke on it. The RPM range per Yamaha is 4500 - 5500 WOT. I was running a 12 1/4 x 9 Prop with 3 people and gear at 5500 rpm WOT. I then switched to a Turning Point Prop 12 x 10.5 still 3 people and same gear and im running 4900 RPM WOT. Is this...
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    Prop Pitch RPM Question

    I have a 18' Pontoon with a 2006 Yamaha 50 2 stroke on it. The RPM range per Yamaha is 4500 - 5500 WOT. I was running a 12 1/4 x 9 Prop with 3 people and gear at 5500 rpm WOT. I then switched to a Turning Point Prop 12 x 10.5 still 3 people and same gear and im running 4900 RPM WOT. Is this...
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    Prop Pitch RPM Question

    I have a 18' Pontoon with a 2006 Yamaha 50 2 stroke on it. The RPM range per Yamaha is 4500 - 5500 WOT. I was running a 12 1/4 x 9 Prop with 3 people and gear at 5500 rpm WOT. I then switched to a Turning Point Prop 12 x 10.5 still 3 people and same gear and im running 4900 RPM WOT. Is this...
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    Fuel Guage Sending Unit Question

    Yesterday i was on my boat and the Fuel Guage said i have about 3/8 of a tank left in fuel. But i found out the hard way that it was empty. I took the WEMA SSL Fuel Guage Sender out and its just a 14" shaft with a loose fitting plastic looking donut on it. It is not the Toilet Tank style w/...
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    Has anyone used Hydrofoil on Pontoon Boat?

    I have a 2007 Sweetwater 17' Pontoon Boat w/ a 2006 Yamaha 50hp 2 Stroke. Now i know Pontoons dont plane out well but mine raises in the front. I had my toons checked for water and there are no leaks. Has anyone used a Hydrofoil that mounts on the outboard and do they help. Also will the slow...
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    Propeller Help Needed

    I have a 2007 Sweetwater 1880 Tuscanny Pontoon Boat. It has a 2006 Yamaha 50hp 2 Stroke. (regular 50). I usually run 3 people on it. I have 2 Batteries, 18 gallon Fuel Tank, and about 200 lbs gear. At full throtle i am running about 5400 - 5500 rpms with a 12 1/4 x 9 aluminum Prop. Does anyone...
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    Propeller Help Needed

    I have a 2007 Sweetwater 1880 Tuscanny Pontoon Boat. It has a 2006 Yamaha 50hp 2 Stroke. (regular 50). I usually run 3 people on it. I have 2 Batteries, 18 gallon Fuel Tank, and about 200 lbs gear. At full throtle i am running about 5400 - 5500 rpms with a 12 1/4 x 9 aluminum Prop. Does anyone...
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    Lower Unit Noise (Is It Normal)

    I have a 2005 Mercury 50 ELPTO 2 Stroke w/ aluminum prop. When i have it running w/ the garden hose on it and if it is in Foward or Reverse at idle speed i hear chattering in the lower unit. If i give it throttle you do not hear it. If it is in Nuetral i do not hear any noise. Is it backlash...
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    Lower Unit Noise (Is It Normal)

    I have a 2006 Yamaha 50TLR 2 Stroke w/ aluminum prop. When i have it running w/ the garden hose on it and if it is in Foward or Reverse at idle speed i hear chattering in the lower unit. If i give it throttle you do not hear it. If it is in Nuetral i do not hear any noise. Is it backlash from...
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    Looking for pdf Service Manual 2007 Yamaha 50 TLR

    Im looking for pdf Service Manual for a 2007 Yamaha 50 TLR Thanks in advance
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    Pontoon Boat Speed and Motor Question

    How fast will a 18' Pontoon Boat go with a 40hp and with a 50hp? Also what is a better Outboard Mercury or Yamaha? Thanks in advance
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    Looking for free online 2007 Yamaha 50hp Service Manual

    I am looking to see if anyone has a link to 2007 Yamaha 50hp Online Service Manual. I found one in the IBoats Forum for my Mercury. I dont want a book i want a link to use on my computer. Thanks in advance.
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    Mercury Service / Repair Manual

    Does anyone have any links to Service Repair Manuals for 2005 Mercury 50 ELPTO. Thanks in advance
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    Mercury Outboard links

    Does anyone have any links to Service Repair Manuals for 2005 Mercury 50 ELPTO. Thanks in advance
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