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It seems like my outboard (2001 Yamaha 15HP 4 stroke) isn't running as smoothly as it was earlier this season. What do people do when they do a tune up. What kinda of things should I check or replace. I changed the oil and bottom end oil. Should I change the plugs, fuel filter???? I need to do...
Just wondering if someone can tell me if it's OK to use regular car engine oil (10W-30) in my Yamaha 4-stroke outboard, or should I use the marine grade stuff. Any help would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan
Hi,
I just purchased a fish finder and was wondering if anybody knows if it's a good idea to mount the transducer inside the hull of my aluminum boat. It says in the instructions that it produces good results on a single layer fiberglass boat, but I was wondering if anybody has tried it on an...
I'm looking at buying a new finder and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what I should buy. My price range is $0-$500. I'm looking for a color screen and maybe real time sonar, dual beem transducer. Any suggestions on units that are tried tested and true.
Thanks in advance,
Tuneball
Hello everyone,
I bought an aluminum boat last year which has a leak and I would like to fix it before the season starts. I've already tried filling the boat up with water over the rivet line and marked where it was leaking from, I then drained it and let it dry. I patched all the leaky spots...
Just wondering if anybody knows if you need a special press or something in order to install a new hub kit in an existing prop. And if there is particular way in doing it. I spun the hub in my prop over the weekend and want to install a replacement hub myself. Is it tough to do? Any information...
Just wondering what difference a stainless steel prop would for me if I was willing to switch. Anybody know, I hear they're better, but how?
Thanks,
Tuneball
