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    Looking to buy a new Jetski

    I get ya, but I don't really have the funds to spend on a newer ski. This is a work bonus present to myself. I'm not looking for anything crazy, just something else to play with when hanging at the marina. Definitely a dice roll I know, especially older, but hoping I can get a nice deal, and I...
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    Looking to buy a new Jetski

    Already own a boat. Ski is a supplemental toy to have at the Marina when I don't want to take the boat out and just quickly blast out and have a little fun.
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    Looking to buy a new Jetski

    I did not know that. I'll go check it out! Thanks!
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    Looking to buy a new Jetski

    Thanks very much for the input gents!! I am no stranger to repairs being a boat owner lol. I luck out that I was an auto tech for about 15 years, so I can generally do my own repairs. Definitely expect some on something older like this, just wanted to make sure there weren't any glaring "holy...
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    Looking to buy a new Jetski

    Hey folks! Looking to buy my first Jetski and wondering if I could get some input. The two that I am currently looking at are a 2004 SeaDoo GTI which is a 2 stroke and a 2002 SeaDoo GTX 155 which is a 4 stroke. So far, I have only seen the 2004 in person, but just visual and did not hear it...
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    Trying to find ignition wires for 2004 8HP Yamaha 2 Stroke

    Sure looks like they pop right off. I didn't actually try and assumed you can just remove the wires like every other plug wire. Will have to check now. Thanks!
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    Trying to find ignition wires for 2004 8HP Yamaha 2 Stroke

    Found I had a bad wire today when I was trying to figure out why I had a skip. Touched the back of the case so I could take cover off and see what was going on and it zapped the crap out of me. Upon taking off the cover and then starting again, saw that one of the wires is arcing out to the...
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    Issue with 6HP Johnson Seahorse

    Honestly, I was just going to rebuild it, like you said very basic. But I have been monkeying with this for a bit now, and though I am pretty mechanically inclined, didn't want to mess something up with it, and it really wasn't that expensive vs the rebuild kit. Just 2 screws and a couple of...
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    Issue with 6HP Johnson Seahorse

    Ok...had some time to work with it this weekend. One plug off at a time causes it to run rough like it's on one cylinder. Both on, idles like a champ. Replaced the fuel pump. Still same issue. Runs great at idle and low speeds, as soon as I whack the throttle, it just bogs out. Even tried...
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    Issue with 6HP Johnson Seahorse

    Will do. Thanks!! Yes primer ball is hard, it did sit for a few years, but I believe it was gone through before I bought it late last year. I know impeller was replaced and I thought he said carb cleaned or rebuilt, but I will double check that.
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    Issue with 6HP Johnson Seahorse

    Ok, so I think I found the model and year....what I thought was a G is actually 6. So it appears this is an 85.
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    Issue with 6HP Johnson Seahorse

    Good morning! I picked up a little 6hp engine for my inflatable and having an issue with it. First thing is figuring out what year it is. I have been looking at the serial number (see attached) and trying to match up, but it doesn't seem to fit the layout of letters and numbers in the charts...
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    Anyone know what this nut is called?

    Thanks for everyone's help!! Found something similar at the depot. (binding post) though it is closed ended and not slotted. Used for aluminum I guess. I did find one that looked correct, but it was about $400 for like a thousand of them. Doooon't quite need that many lol
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    Anyone know what this nut is called?

    Awesome!!! THANK YOU!!!!
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    Anyone know what this nut is called?

    Need to replace some of the hardware on my cabin door on my Maxum 2400SCR. These are the existing nuts. Some of them fell off last year and I am looking to replace them all (and use a little locktite), but I can't seem to find them anywhere. I've been to 3 hardware stores that usually have...
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    Issue with Electronics resetting when starting boat

    Makes sense and helps a ton. Thank you!!
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    Issue with Electronics resetting when starting boat

    Hmmm...interesting. So you have a power wire to your fuse from that 50amp breaker. Then an additional wire going from your ACC on switch and then another too battery? That was what I was originally going to do, run a separate wire between the fuse panel to the battery switch. I don't want to...
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    Issue with Electronics resetting when starting boat

    Oh they aren't powered to the ignition. They are straight to the fuse box. From the wiring schematic...the fuse box is powered by a 10ga red/purple wire that comes from a big plug at the back of the engine. From the schematic...that plug is powered B+ by a connection to the battery switch. I'll...
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    Issue with Electronics resetting when starting boat

    Honestly I am going from memory on the readings. My apologies. I took them the end of Fall, and now that winter is hopefully coming to a close soon, trying to get a jump on things so they may be off a bit, but I do know it was quite a drop and did not seem right. I think I wrote it down...
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    Issue with Electronics resetting when starting boat

    Definitely the reason they are resetting. I thought battery issue at first as well. But the starting battery is 1000mca and the Hybrid is 800. Engine is a 5.0 mercruiser, I believe the recommended is 500, so well above that spec. Both batteries were fully charged and I got the exact same...
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