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    Aging 1995 - Grady 208 Adventure

    I have owned a 1995 Adventure 208 for about 3.5 years now. Its a great boat which in many respects I'm completely satisfied with and in most respects is very well built. But must say I'm not impressed with several design/build aspects of the boat. A few examples: 1. Fuel tank failed due to...
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    Any tricks to replacing seals on Teleflex Hydraulic steering on 95 175 Yamaha?

    95 175 Yamaha - I plan to replace both end cap seals on a Teleflex hydraulic steering cylinder this weekend. Have the kit with new seals and wrench. This is a saltwater boat. What are my chances of getting these 12 year old caps to break loose and unthread? Any tricks to getting them to break...
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    Rodbolt / Ray - How practical would a do it yourself repower be?

    I have a 95 Yamaha 175 on a 20’ Grady White 208. Thinking of buying a crate motor 200hp Yamaha 4-stroke and doing my own repower. Would do all new gauges, wiring harness, throttle controls and Teleflex hydraulic steering. I currently do all my own 2-stroke and boat maintenance. Is this a...
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    How many hours on your old Yam 2-stroke

    This is a follow up to my previous post asking how long a Yamaha 2-stroke will likely last. How about an informal survey. Lets see who has the most hours on their Yamaha 2-stroke motor. Motor must be original, rebuilds don't count.<br /><br />I have a 95 Yamaha 175 with 750 hours and had a 1991...
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    1995 Yam 175 - Whats the reasonable lifespan?

    I have a 1995 Yam 175 with about 750 hours, has good compression, used exclusively in saltwater. <br /><br />On 21' Cuddy. Used for offshore fishing so its run for hours at 3700-4400 then trolled for hours. <br /><br />If properly maintained how many hours can be expected before requiring a...
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    Recirc What? On 175

    I have a 1995 175, purchased a year ago, thought I new all the maintenance items on this engine but was not aware of recirc valves on the oil injection. <br /><br />Would really appreciate a quick description of where they are, how to test and how often?
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    How are you using your boat this 4th of July weekend

    We did a family afternoon today. Launched out of Mission Bay. Out the Mission Channel, ran south outside the kelp off Point Loma. Then into San Diego Harbor and under the Coronado Bridge before making the turn for home.<br /><br />Marine layer was just offshore but clear and sunny along the...
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    Shelf life of YamaLube?

    Although there is plenty of discussion about fuel deterioration and the need for fuel additives for winter storage, how about the shelf life of YamaLube. After a winter of storage it begins to develop that ammonia smell etc. Any ideas on how long YamaLube can sit before it should not be used?
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    Rodbolt - Preventitive Maint. Question Yam 175

    By now you probably remember the details of my motor. 1995 Yam 175, purchased about a year ago, has about 700 hours on it. On the cooling sys I have replaced impeller, t-stats and poppet. I don't know the details of its maint history but do know it was not great. The motor currently runs great...
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    Rodbolt - Thanks for the detailed 150 2-stroke carb rebuild procedure

    Rodbolt,<br /><br />Thanks for posting the following detailed carb rebuild procedure for 2-Stroke Yamaha 150 motors. I have a 175, but this looks to be about everything I would need as well. <br /><br />Anyone with a V6 Yamaha 2-stroke and thinks they may do a carb rebuild in the future should...
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    95 Grady White 208 - Where is my leak?

    Have a 95 Grady White 208, been fighting misc leaks since purchased last summer. Replaced all plastic thru-hulls with stainless, fixed other misc leaks around hose ends bait pump, etc but still have several gallons of water that drains after each time out. I tried pulling all deck covers while...
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    1995 175 Yamaha - Power Trim/Tilt Hanging in full up position

    1995 175 Yamaha - Power Trim/Tilt has started hanging up in the full up position. If the tilt is run all the way up it most often will then be stuck there. When you first try to tilt engine back down, with switch engaged tilt pump is running but no engine tilt. If you engage the switch and with...
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    Winterize a 2-stroke that is used every month or so in winter?

    1995 Yamaha 175 - Used every month to six weeks or so during the winter. Stored outside with cover. Should it be fogged between uses? Any other winter maintanence required?
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    RodBolt - Any luck on info about new poppit valve part?

    Original number was - 6G5-12416-00 replacement 60H-12416-00<br /><br />The new part seems to make since as nothing will now enter the rubber grommet. The rounded face of the valve seats against the outer edge of the grommet. Nothing to get stuck in the grommet once some gunk builds up behind...
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    De-Carbon treatment questions

    While doing other repairs, thought I would do a de-carb treatment. Had a couple questions.<br /><br />1. Are spray in the carb engine cleaner products effective? Was told by a local Yamaha dealer that Mercury's cleaner is better than Yamaha's?<br /><br />2. Is the procedure simply to remove carb...
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