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    OBD II scanner reader

    Are there OBD II scanner code and information readers for Yamaha VMax 4 strokes? Mine is a 2023 model. TIA
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    Mounting cleats on my dock

    Fortunately, I'm on a lake. But your suggestion has merit. Thank you.
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    Mounting cleats on my dock

    I'll be mounting cleats on my dock for an 18' pontoon. How far fore and aft of the boat should I mount the cleats? TIA
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    Navionics app vs Active Captain app

    I have both Navionics app vs Active Captain app on my Android phone. Navionics has increased the US and Canada maps price to $49 annual subscription from $20~. I need to keep Active Captain app for my Garmin devices. I'm ready to drop Navionics due to the subscription price increase. My...
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    Yamaha 704 Binnacle replacement questions

    My 2001 pontoon has a Yamaha 704 control with numbers inside the control of NA1301-17. I'm unsure of the age of the control however it was on the boat in 2012 when I purchased it. Motor is currently a Yamaha 2012 F50LA. Remote control needs replacing along with control cables. I'm finding PN...
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    Looking for pump to drain oil through dipstick tube

    I've researched most of the weekend. Thought that actual boat folks here would have better recommendations than Amazon shoppers.
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    Looking for pump to drain oil through dipstick tube

    I own two Yamaha O/B motors, F90 and F50. Wanting a pump to pull oil out through the dipstick tube. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Jim
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    Submersible trailer lights

    I too need to replace my pontoon boat trailer lights. Which Optronics kit did you go with?
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    F50 Yamaha oil question

    I picked up a gallon of Yamalube 20W40 by mistake. Is it possible to run that in my F50 outboard?
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    Nosedive!

    Hi, is this the same Lake George on the St John's river?
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    Replacing my marine radio, same boat

    I'm replacing my marine radio due to failure. I have a MMSI number in the current radio. Will I enter this same MMSI number in the new radio? Same boat, new radio. TIA.
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    Any Handheld VHF radio users?

    I'm thinking of adding a handheld as a backup or to loan to another boating partner who might not have a radio. A competitor has a sale on this week with what appears to be good prices on small handhelds
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    New Boating Inspection Law goes into effect 7/1/2016 for Florida boaters.

    The bill revises what constitutes careless operation of a vessel to only apply if a person is operating a vessel in an unreasonable or imprudent manner that endangers the life, limb, or property of another person outside of the vessel or endangers the life, limb, or property of another person...
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    Low Permeability fuel tank question

    What is possible to be done with these Low Permeability plastic tanks in the summer? These things swell like crazy in the sun. I usually leave the cap slightly open to let them bleed off pressure that builds up. I've seen the piece that goes in the line to keep the pressure from pushing too...
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    Replace transducer or just move on ...

    Humminbird 170 shows Transducer not connected. This unit is going on 4 years old and it used primarily as a depth sounder. Replacement transducer is $65 with free shipping. New similar units are $100 to $150. Replace the transducer or just move on?
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