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    water gushing out of 150txr exhaust relief holes

    I noticed today a large amount of water gushing out of the 2 exhaust relief holes ( I think that's the name, square holes under the power head) on my 2001 2 stroke yamaha when cruising at higher speed. Should I be concern or is it normal, Thank you.
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    Uniden UM425 VHF losing Sound

    My VHF is acting weird since last week. It will lose sound after one or two minutes operating. Turn on and switch to the WX channel, sound is clear and crisp, after about a minute sound will start to "gurgle" and become totally incomprehensible and few second after that no more sound come out...
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    Yamaha Digital Multi-Function Speedometer lighting

    Just lost the background light on my 2001 Speedometer and was wondering if there is a bulb inside and how to replace it ? Thanks
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    Chartplotter, Help me decide...

    Trying to decide between the gpsmap 546 and the 640 (I wish I had enough space for a 740) Any real life input (+ or -) on those units will be appreciated (the street feature of the 640 is not important to me). Thanks
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    Fuel/Water separator filter

    MAR-FUELF-IL-TR versus ABB-FUELF-IL-TR ? there are both 10 micron also any differences between the long and short version, except for the lenght :) will be using it with a 2001 carburated 150txr
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    Replacing Inline Brake Actuator

    I have a Shorelander with a dead inline actuator with the 4 bolt patern, can I replace it with a regular actuator (titan 60) with the 2 bolt pattern or do I need to get another inline?
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    Clearance / Marker lights

    I'm replacing the marker light on my shorelander trailer and was wondering how you attach the bezel to the frame of the trailer? The oem one came with plastic rivets you push in to lock, the led replacement i got just have the 2 holes
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    Scissor Hinges

    I'm looking for some replacement Scissor Hinge for my back to back seat and cannot seem to find what I'm looking for...... So far I only found the one from Veada, but are not bolt-on .... the pic is what I'm looking for :
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    Difference between the Yamaha Digital Tach

    I was wondering what are the differences and engine compatibility between the one with no button, the one with 1 push button and the one with 2 push buttons. Thanks
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    2003 Johnson J150PX, hours reading

    Hello, I'm actually looking at a boat with this engine without an hour meter and was wondering if a johnson dealer can plug it to it and know the answer, Thanks for the help
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    Buell just folded !!!!

    Another sad news for American Business and Economy Message from Erik Buell : http://www.buell.com/en_us/ Buell Motor Company Folds by staff Thursday, October 15, 2009 There have been rumors for weeks that Buell would not re-open after the current shut-down. It appears that those rumors...
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    Cracked Coil

    Evinrude 1989 90HP ( 4 coils replaced 1 years ago) Went out last weekend and the coil where find before outing, didn't notice anything unusual as how the engine was running (except that was the first time it broke the 40mph mark, usually run 38/39mph at wot ). As I was back home I pop up the...
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    500 rpm Lost & Overheating at WOT

    Hello Everyone,<br /><br />Took the boat out today to the Gulf and notice that the engine was not reaching 5500 RPM at WOT, but was 4900/5000.<br />Back home I look at the engine and notice some salt deposit around the lower head.<br />I guess the seal are leaking, what problems & fix do I have...
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    Looking for a good Florida guide (book)

    Got my boat few weeks ago and I'm looking for a good cruising guide for FL, especially the central gulf coast.<br /><br />I've been looking at :<br /><br />Maptech Embassy Guide <br /> <br /><br />Cruising Guide to Western Florida <br /> <br /><br />Didn't saw any in person yet.<br /><br...
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    Boat type abbreviation

    Hello,<br />Just got my first "own boat" (1990 Sea Lion 17'with 90 evinrude) and have been lurking around for all the good tips.<br /><br />Anyway, i was wondering what DSC stand for ?<br />I know CC : center console, DC : dual console, FS : fish & ski, WA : walk around.....<br /><br />Thanks...
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