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    Tire size for 2012 Smokercraft angler pro xl boat trailer

    I am getting a new boat and want to get a spare. I can't get in touch with the seller and want to know the size of the tire and wheel. Can anyone out there help me??
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    Which Motor

    I've got an 18' Voyager pontoon boat. it has an old Yamaha 40Hp 4 stroke and I want to upgrade. My choices are a 60HP High Thrust Yamaha 4 stroke and the new 70HP F70 4 stroke. I am set up for a Yamaha so I will stick with Yamaha. Any comments will be appreciated.
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    New F70 4 stroke or T60 4 stroke?

    I am ready to get a new Yamaha 4 stroke for my 18' pontoon boat. I would like to know if the lower unit on the new 70hp 4 stroke is the same as the high thrust lower unit on the T60. My dealer swears they are the same. From the specs I see that they are identical in cubic inches and identical in...
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    Winterize Question

    I have a boat with a 16 gallon Moeller fuel tank on it. I always use a quality fuel stabilizer when filling the tank. My question: At the end of boating season should I empty the fuel tank or fill it to full with a fuel stabilize gas or what? I live in the Ottawa, Ontario area so winters get...
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    Correct battery switch

    I have a 2001 Yamaha 40 hp 4 stroke engine. I want to put a battery switch in the circuit so I can turn off all electric when I leave the boat at the dock. Will any quality name brand switch work or must I get one that will protect the alternator in case the switch is turned off while the engine...
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    Changed Prop and need some more advice

    Boat is an 18' Voyager pontoon boat with a 40 hp Yamaha 4 stroke. I have a Yamaha 11 5/8D by 11"" pitch prop on the motor. At WOT I get only 4800 rpm. The engine starts on the first try cold or hot. Checked compression, spark plugs, timing and fuel pressure at idle and under load. All checks out...
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    Correct Prop for pontoon boat

    Hello, I have an 18' Voyager pontoon boat with a Yamaha 40 hp 4 stroke. I have a Yamaha 11 5/8 D by 11" pitch prop. Using a Yamaha marine mechanics tach (which agrees with mine) I can get only 4700 rpms at WOT. The mechanic has verified all is running well and compression, fuel pressure and...
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    Fuel Delivery Problem?

    I have a 2001 40 hp 4 stroke Yamaha with very little hours on it. It starts easily and it idles very nicely at about 850 rpm. It runs good until I get the rpm's up to about 3500 and after a minute or two, it starts to hesitate and unless I back off it quits like it's starved for gas. It restarts...
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    fuel filter/strainer for 40hp yamaha 4 stroke

    I need a new fuel filter for my 2001 40 hp 4 stroke. I found the part number for a Yamaha filter 65w-24251-02 or -10. Is there an after market filter that will work since I have to go fifty miles to a dealer and they want $22 plus $20 for a currier delivery. Thanks.
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    Yamaha 40 hp fuel filter

    I have a 2001 Yamaha 40 hp 4 stroke. It's seen little use but the fuel filter is a no name inline type and hasn't been changed for a long time since it's very dirty. Does anyone have an opinion of whar filter to use or will any 1/4" inline that is of the same relative size work? I would really...
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    Yamaha fuel tank float and gauge

    I have a 21 liter Yamaha fuel tank with fittings and gauge. There is a leak around the plastic window showing the status of capacity. Does anyone know where to get a replacement for the entire unit inside the tank. I have looked high and low and can't find any place that sells just the guts and...
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    Panther 55 trim/tilt

    I posted this in Merc, boating and Yamaha since the motor is Yamaha and the controller is merc. I apologize in advance if I have broken any forum rules. I have a Yamaha 40 hp 4 stroke with a Panther 55 tilt/trim unit. I am moving it to a small pontoon boat. The brand new, never been the water...
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    Panther 55 tilt/trim

    Posting here because the control is a Mercruiser. I have a Yamaha 40 hp 4 stroke with a Panther 55 tilt/trim unit. I am moving it to a small pontoon boat. The brand new, never been the water pontoon has a Mercruiser Binnacle control with a two way button on it for tilt/trim. The Panther control...
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    Panther 55 Tilt & Trim

    I have a Yamaha 40 hp 4 stroke with a Panther 55 tilt/trim unit. I am moving it to a small pontoon boat. The brand new, never been the water pontoon has a Mercruiser Binnacle control with a two way button on it for tilt/trim. The Panther control is a two button three wire switch. Is there any...
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    Trailer for Voyager Pontoon Boat

    Hello- I didn't know if this belongs in Pontoon or trailer so here goes. I'm getting an 18' 2007 Voyager and was offered a Voyager trailer that can carry a 20' to 22' boat. Do you see any problem with this setup? The trailer is brand new and I can get it for $1.800 Canadian which is...
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