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    3 different motors on a brand new boat.

    3 different motors on a brand new boat. It was only a matter of time; take a look at the photo. That is right 1 Yamaha 300 hpdi 1 Merc Opti 250 and 1 E-tech 250 This guy was on the king fish tour in Naples this weekend. I hear that this is a promo boat for his dealership. Mac
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    Comparing new engines HP & Torque Dyno tests?

    Does anyone out there know where I can get HP and Torque Dyno results for new motors? I would like to compare Yamaha’s 150 4-stroke against Suzuki’s 175 to see if there is any significant difference, also if I could get a base line against my 200 oceanrunner that would be helpful. I know the...
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    Shift cable problem? The Johnson FRN Jiggle

    Twin 1993 200hp Johnson Ocean runners. Well I broke my #1 rule of boating, I let someone borrow my boat. Now it is broken. I think it is a stretched shift cable but I’d like a few other opinions before I go switching parts out The bolt that holds the adjuster on the engine was loose so I...
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    Overpowered! Great for kids!

    Check out this listing, way over powered and great for kids! "1985 BOSTON WHALER 13', w/70 HP Yamaha, exc kids boat, great, very fast, looks and runs great, motor is next to new, less than 200 hrs on motor, $4,500 firm, call Lou 954-***********" I thought I was nuts with the 55 on our 13'...
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    Oh Crap! Sport fish High and dry

    Look at this one! Anyone know the story here? Mac
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    Yamaha 400 hp 4 stroke outboard

    I was down at the local dockside bar here in town and I heard a rumor that Yamaha is working on a 400 hp outboard. Anyone else heard this one? Mac
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    Yamaha pre-mix confusion 2 cylinder engines 50-1 or 100-1

    Yamaha pre-mix confusion What is the correct ratio for a C 55 hp 2stroke 2 cylinder? (This motor did not come with oil injection) I have been running 50-1 with no problems, but some folks are telling me that the 2 cyl motors are set up to be pre-mixed at 100-1 Can any one shine some light on...
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    Trim switch yamaha 703 control

    Is the trim switch serviceable / reparable in a 703 control or should I scrap the old switch and head to the dealer? Mine is getting stuck in the down and is tricky to get to function in the up mode. Ideas before I crack it open? Mac
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    703 control box Pushes I need pull

    Can a 703 be changed from push for thortle to pull? The screws that hold the case together are siezed and I want to make sure this will work before I crack it open. I am trying to rig a C55 hp up. Mac
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    Pro 50 vs 55 hp Yamaha

    Could anyone comment on the 3 cyl pro 50 vs a 2 cyl 55 hp Yamaha? How much diffrence will I see in the way they run? Will the 3 cyl be much smoother? How about tourque and top end or fuel consumpiton? Why do I think the 55 is an odd ball motor? Mac
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    What does the "PRO" in pro50 stand for?

    This is the info on the motor P50TLRP 6H5 L 513886 Thanks, Mac
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    pcm 351 reverse rotation only running on 7cyl

    I am in the process of waking up a 351 ford inboard in a 1984 ski antique. The boat wasn’t running right then put out to pasture for around a year. <br /><br />I have replaced plugs, coil, cap & rotor and it fires right up but it only seems to be running on 7 cyl. I have pulled the plug and...
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    Where can I get a Fram FCS 1136M Fuel Filter

    Anyone know where I can find / buy this kit? I am having trouble locating one localy.<br /> <br />Fram FCS 1136M Fuel Filter/Water Separator<br /><br />Mac
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    v6 226 4 stroke Merc -a- ha questions / parts & service

    I have a chance to pick up a pair of 225 4 stroke Merc –a- has from a buddy. My question is that I know these are essentially Yamahas painted black but what about living with them now? Are there parts available from Merc? Would I have to go to Yamaha for service? Can I use Merc controls or can I...
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    Motor height twin engines question

    I have read many posts about motor height for single motors but what about twins? With a very deep V hull like mine, how do you approach this? Do you go by hull to center of anti cavitation plate? Since the inside of the anti cavitation plate in above the bottom of the hull and the outside is...
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    did yamaha make a 4 stroke 225 in 2000?

    Did yamaha make a 4 stroke in 2000? <br />Mac
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    Flushing 1993 ocean runner 200hp.

    Well I finally “Updated” to 1993’s and a new hull<br /><br />My question is that when I flush the motors with the hose screwed in to the back after I turn the hose off and disconnect it water shoots back out of the motor with a high volume and flow.<br /><br />I would expect some water to drain...
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    Tach dosen't go to 0 when motor dies

    I just picked up a new rig with twin 1993 200hp Ocean runners on it (Just in time for $3 gas) and when I am docking some times the port motor will stall and the tach just sits at last rpm. It won’t zero out till I turn the key off and back on. <br /><br />I believe all the gauges to be OMC...
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    Looking for a Vintage Tranny

    Does anyone know where I can find a vintage inboard transmission? I don’t want to violate the iboats rules for solicitation of a buy sell but I think this is a bit different.<br /><br />My dad is finishing up a restoration on a mahogany triple cockpit boat and the tyranny is missing the...
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    Looking for Vintage Trans

    Does anyone know where I can find a vintage inboard transmission? I don’t want to violate the iboats rules for solicitation of a buy sell but I think this is a bit different.<br /><br />My dad is finishing up a restoration on a mahogany triple cockpit boat and the tyranny is missing the...
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