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    2021/2020 Yamaha DF2.5 4 Stroke - Stiff steering under load

    Just received a Yamaha DF2.5 this week (I forgot to look at the mfgr date. If it's after July 1, 2020, that would be a 2021 in MO. But I doubt it is. Anyway...) Took it for my first run on a Sea Eagle SE9. That's a low pressure hull so a flexes a bit, which may be part of the issue. I'm...
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    Quietest 2.5-3hp outboard?

    Hey folks! There are so many 2.3/2.5/3hp options out there, but not a lot of reviews/comparisons. I'm leaning towards the Suzuki 2.5, because it's a little cheaper and lighter than most. But should I be looking elsewhere? How about noise? Is there one that can run at half throttle or so...
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    Trolling motor battery placement (Sea Eagle SE9)

    Hey folks! I'm brand new to the boating thing. I was gifted a Sea Eagle SE9, a Minnkota 55lb trolling motor and a pair of 120Ah batteries. The boat was my parents, but they didn't use it as much as they thought they would. (Actually, they never used it.) Sweet! My wife and I have taken it...
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