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    Twin outboards steering (Docking)

    Any input on twin outboard steering?<br />I know how to pivot my boat with one in reverse and one in forward to pivot.<br />But what about moving the boat a few feet to the left or right? When docking.<br />Are there differetn positions to turn the motors to making docking easier?<br />Any input...
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    Twin Yamaha Controls Manual

    My SELOC 1997-2003 Yamaha repair manual shows repair on a different model throttle/gear controls.<br />Where can I get schematics or manual?<br />My motors are 1999.<br /><br />Michael
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    Yamaha twin throttle problem

    1999 Yamaha 150s<br />My port motor seems to be stuck in the neutral lock out.<br />Is the gear cable broken?<br />Is the problem in the control body itself?<br /><br />Basically, when I start the motor, the port motor control arm will not engage the motor.<br />It is as if the arm is in its...
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    Digital cartography

    What is the best chips for older Lowrance GPS units like the Lcx 15ct models?<br /><br />Are Navionics the best? What others are compatible?<br />Do thjey have depth lines on the charts?<br /><br />Michael
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    Fuel pump change

    Rodbolt and Ray Nuedecker both told me to change my fuel pumps on my 1999 Yamaha SaltSeries 150FETO. They both agree that 3 years is time.<br />Here is the problem... I have a lot of faith in the guys on this board, but my Yamaha mechanic is telling me that 6 years in not too long and for that...
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    Help!!-Yamaha Saltseries II Overseas model??

    I recently emailed my Yamaha 150 FETOX model to boats.net to see if I could get Yamaha parts.<br />Specifically, Fuel pumps for this model.<br />The person who responded said the motor was an overseas model and that they did not have the microfilms.<br />Please help direct me and let me know if...
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    Yam 1999 Salt series II idle adjust

    When I put my throttle in neutral lock, and tap it forward to get the motor to idle at 7000 rpm like the other motor, it idles perfect.<br />If I snap it back to the idle position the motor idles at 5 then 4 then stalls.<br />Am I fooling myself to think that I can just adjust the set throttle...
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    Yamaha 99' Salt series II Stalling at idle

    My Yamaha motor seems to idles rough at idle and then stalls. If I give it gas in neutral lock it will run. It also runs fine at higher cruising speed.<br />Where should i start trouble shooting.<br />Can this be a fuel line issue or fuel pump?<br />Can it be an idle adjustment?<br />If so how...
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    Primer bulb not getting hard

    On one of my 1999 yamaha 150 2 stroke Saltwater series II the primer bulb does not get hard after a few squeezes like the other motor.<br />I can start the motor and squeeze..it will get filled. Could this be a leak in the line somewhere?<br />What areas of connection should I check?<br /><br...
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    T-top canvas

    I have a t-top with a canvas top.<br />Do I need to re-snake my Radar cable in order to remove the radar dome.<br />It is a Lowrance radar dome.<br />I want to change my canvas the easiest way possible.<br /><br />Michael
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    T-top Canvas change

    I have a t-top with a canvas top.<br />Do I need to re-snake my Radar cable in order to remove the radar dome.<br />It is a Lowrance radar dome.<br />I want to change my canvas the easiest way possible.<br /><br />Michael
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    Fuel Separators

    I just installed 2 Racor water separators with plastic drain bowls. The instructions say to fill them with fuel before screwing them on.<br />If I do not fill them, can I open the drian valve as I prime the bulbs to release air?<br />Or should I fill them with fuel first?<br />These are direct...
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    1999 Yamaha 150 2 stroke fuel filters

    How many and where are they.<br />I think I am having a fuel problem, what steps should i take to clear blockages?<br />Saltwater series II<br /><br /><br />Michael
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    Gps Module Not Responding

    Well, I purchased a new Lowrance LGC 12w receiver and pluged it into my Lcx-15ct and I got the same message.<br />What should I do next short of giving Lowrance more of my money to fix my unit?<br />The unit does not have a seperate batterey backup like the new machines.<br /><br />Michael
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    Bad Receiver LGC-12s Lowrance

    How do I check my connection under GPS head.<br />The top dome of the unit does not seem to come off. Do I pry this unit apart with a screwdriver? It seems like a press fit and I do not want to damage it.<br />Michael
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