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    bad thermostat?

    I was looking to see if there is a way to check if a thermostat is working while its still installed in the motor? I know how to check if its been removed. I didn't want to tear one out just to see if one was working and replacing gaskets ect. just for a diagnosis issue. My thought on the...
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    8 HP 4 stroke honda water in crank case oil

    I don't have the year or SS# at the moment but its @ late 90's 8HP Honda 4 stroke motor by my estimate. I use it for a kicker motor for fishing. Motor started acting up and died went back to check it and noticed milky oil coming out of cowling drain hole. I shut it down and went to launch...
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    Is it safe to mix yamalube and synthetic 2 stroke motor oil?

    I have a 2001 150 Yamaha HPDI 2 stroke. Low oil warning came on only had a gallon of penzoil synthetic 2 stroke oil to pour into reservior tank . I got 2 gallons of yamalube to fill the reservour tank. I was wondering if I should pour out the penzoil 2 stroke or go ahead and fill tank with the...
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    Flushing outboards after saltwater use

    I have a couple questions about flushing motors after salt water use: 1) How long should you flush the motor on the hoses to help rinse out the salt water gunk? 2)How soon should you do it and how long is to long to wait? 3)Is it possible to get the crystalized crap that builds up inside...
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    Any tips on pulling a powerhead off?

    I have a 115hp L6 Mercury @1979 started up motor the other day getting it ready for the season and noticed it was leaking out a hole that is in the exhaust cover. So I need to pull power head off to get to all the bolts on the exhaust cover. Got all items disconnected and have an engine lift to...
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    Is there any issues with 2002 Yamiha 150 HPDI before buying one?

    I am possibly buying a boat with a 2002 Yamaha 150 HPDI would like to hear any concerns or issues anyone knows about the engine and anything special I should know maintainence wise.
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    Bayliner Trophy 1993 ???

    Re: Bayliner Trophy 1993 ??? I really like the look of the boat but after talking to my financial advisor(MY FATHER IN LAW THATS GOING TO LOAN ME THE MONEY)decided against being that far into debt. I guess its true good deals are like buses if you miss out on one there will be another one along...
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    Bayliner Trophy 1993 ???

    Re: Bayliner Trophy 1993 ??? thanks for everyone's input .He sold the boat to someone else , but now I feel better walking away from it with everyones comments. I knew it would be work to get it back and going again before splash but I have a boat that will give me another year or 2 . I know...
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    Bayliner Trophy 1993 ???

    Re: Bayliner Trophy 1993 ??? here are some pics of the actual boat
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    Bayliner Trophy 1993 ???

    I'm getting ready to go check out a 1993 Bayliner Trophy boat I believe its 21.5ft long with a walk around . It has a 150 hp Merc black maxx for its power.I am looking for any advice from owners of things to look for, for that particular Model and year. I know about checking engine compression...
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    They have a 9.9 now

    Was just looking at their website again tonight. Thought it was a neat idea just seems so much cleaner then dealing with gasoline. When I looked at website a few months ago the engines were on the smaller side. Now I see they have a 9.9. looks like its designed to use a larger tank only, but...
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    Whats the name of the wiring harness that comes off the front of the throttle control

    Im trying to purchase the wiring harness that comes off the front of the throttle controls on a quicksilver control I need the one that runs from the controls to the tachometer ect. When I do a search I just get the harness that goes from the control to the engine. This may seem like a no...
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    My sons first halibut

    Went halibut fishing this weekend got up at the crack of dawn Saturday morning, fished all day and we got skunked.Sunday morning rolled around and we were to tired to get out of bed till 9:30, got boat launched by 10:30 only to realize we left bait at home. Parked boat on unused portion of...
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    Connecting GPS to VHF radio

    I have a Garmin GPSmap76 and I purchased a power data cable to hook up to my Cobra VHF radio The issue Im currently having is the the garmin power/data cable has 4 wires Red w/inline fuse = power to gps black=ground to gps brown=data out white=data in The Cobra vhf radio/gps adapter...
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    How to drive a boat in a storm??

    This topic may have been brought up before, but I cant seem to find any posts on the subject. I know you should always keep an eye on the weather and listen to the forcasts before you head out on the water.You should always use common sense and if in doubt stay home.With that said sometimes no...
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