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    2003 BF225 Exhaust manifold gasket leaking causing O2 to fail?

    Here's the back story; 2003 BF225, 1100 hours, bracket mounted on a Pursuit, I have owned since new and it has been maintained obsessively, mostly by me. I have had an ongoing issue with the 02 sensor for at least the last two years, resulting in it being replaced several times. Exhaust pipes...
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    2004 225 single buzzer when idleling

    I have a 2004 225 w/ 1008 hrs, bracket mounted on a 22' Pursuit that very intermitantly is kicking out an alarm buzzer when I go from running to idle in gear. I've checked the fuel filters they are clean, has new water pump and is pumping water, oil level is good, O2 sensor was changed last...
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    BF225 fuel issues

    2004 BF225 (800 hours) on a 22? Pursuit, boat is run coastal all year long never winterized. In 2007 the stern was enclosed, a bracket was installed and the fuel tank was removed from the boat, cleaned, pressure tested, and exterior of the tank was painted with coal tar epoxy. The tank was...
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    Starboard Engine will not shut off

    To all<br />I am posting for a buddy, he called me and said his 1999 29' Shamrock walkaround would not shut off. The boat has twin 5.7l mercruiser inboards, we tested the ignition switch and it is good, even switched the port to starboard and same thing, engine will not shut off. This is about...
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    Corrosion on 2003 BF15

    I purchased a 15 hp motor to be used as a kicker on my 22' Pursuit. I also purchased a BF225 as my main, they were both purchased new and rigged in 2003. I now have 450 hours on my 225 and approx. 100 hours(no hour meter) on the kicker. They both run great and have never given me any problems...
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    Tilt/Trim Gauge

    I have a 2003 Honda Bf225 with the Honda gauge package I believe its made by Faria. This package did not come with a tilt/trim, a got a new tilt/trim gauge but it is not a Honda marked gauge and I believe this one is made by Teleflex. I was told that all tilt/trim gauges are the same, just the...
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    Overheating light on

    I have a 2003 bf225 It has around 250 hours on it and has run flawlessly. Ever since the weather has turned cold I have noticed that the red overheat indicator light is on during start-up. I know the engine is cold, why would this light be on? Is it indicating too cold? It turns off once the...
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    Washing down Powerhead

    I have a 2004 bf225 and I run exclusively in salt water. Is it ok to perodically powerwash down the powerhead with water? Are there any areas that should not be sprayed down or is the engine designed to take spray like an automotive engine? After washing I like to spray components with...
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    Storing your outboard in the upright position?

    I have a 2003 honda bf225, the owner's manual states to store the engine fully lowered(trimmed all the down). This is great as long as it sits on the trailer, but what about when I have it in the slip at the marina? The motor would be sitting in the water, that has to be worse than sitting...
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    Road trip!!

    Leaving this friday for 10 days in Palm Beach and I can't wait. Just going over last minute items and the such, and was hoping on some long distance trailering tips from some pros. This will be my first long distance trip. I will be pulling a 22' Pursuit 4500lbs with my 1993 Suburban. I...
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    Hynautic steering system

    I have an 89 Hynautic system with a reservalve, the system still operates fine but the air guge is rusted completely away. Since they have been bought out, can not find replacment parts. Anyone with expierence on this system? It appears to hold pressure and the steering is still operating should...
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    Too much water in the bilge?

    With the recent addition of heavier motors(bf225 and bf15 kicker) to the transom of my 22' Pursuit walkaround, I have been paying more attention to the water I'm taking on and how much is in the bilge. I have always taken on small amounts of water in the bilge, I guess it comes in from all the...
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    Transom flexing

    I recently repowered my 22' Pursuit with a Honda bf225, this motor is about 100lbs heavier than the previous motor. My question is, should I be noticing any transom flexing? When the motors were swicthed out the tech explained the transom was in great shape, no rot. I have never seen signs of...
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    Boat schematics?

    How can you determine the internal stringer, bulkhead, support layout of your boat? I mean the blueprints, floorplans if you will. Are they submitted to any state/federal agency who may have a copy? Will the manuf. give this data out(I have my doubts)? So, is tearing the boat apart the only...
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    AFT OUTBOARD ENGINE COVER

    Does anyone where I can get one of those plastic/fiberglass covers for the aft/transom of my boat. I have seen them on many offshore center consoles, they cover the entire transom and outboard, they kinda curve from the deck out over the outboard. I would to love to know more info about them...
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