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    YAMAHA can't trim down from control switch and its not the switch.

    Hello,<br /><br />I did do a key word search on this board and I did not find my answer so I will ask it in hope of an answer from anyone that had the same problem.<br /><br />I have a 90 yamaha 250. has a trim switch on the control and on the outboard. The switch on the outboards works fine...
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    got a prop problem. what size do I need for a yamaha 250?

    Was wondering if anyone can help me with any information. Because I am clueless.<br /><br />I have a 23 foot walk around. I have a yamaha 250 hp outboard. When motor is fully trimmed down. I can only get about 3400 RPM and the steering is very hard -- it breaks to the right just as soon as...
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    if motor not ran in several years. is normal for compression to be low?

    I ran a compression test on a motor that was not ran for last 3 years and it was 92 to 94 in all six cylinder. is a low compresion like this normal for an engine that hasnt been ran in 3 years? I was doing a search and the norm was around 115 or 120 psi. any help?
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    90 yamaha 250 sat for 3 years. now will die after start.

    I've just took out all six carbs and cleaned them. they were very dirty. I just changed the water pump. I just change the lower unit oil. I have not changed the spark plugs or the spak plug wires. on water hose. I prime bulb is hard after several pumps. I have water separator filter...
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    needed to prime bulb every 5 second to get engine running past 2200 rpm.

    mercury 150 1984. just cleaned carbs, put back in. on 6 gallon tank the engine would start fine and idle great. and run fine but bogs if i full throttle it. just yesterday. when i put it on the 2 big tanks i have on board. it would not go over 2200 rpm. had to have someone back there and...
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    chevy inboard v8 then shaft then outboard ??? is this better config?

    Hello again all.<br /><br />i am looking at a four winns cuddy walk around - i think its a 22 footer. i was wondering if anyone out there knows anything or has anything to say about the way it is set up.<br /><br />there the v8 in the mid section of the boat,m then a shaft about 6 foot, then it...
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    79 walkaround grady white. stay away? or buy

    Hello wise boaters,<br /><br />its been a while. I am on the verge of buying a 20' 1979 gw wa. PRoject boat. what should i look out for. It has no OB engine. But the transom looks like it has been repaired and the owner has fabricated a aluminum plate and has mounted it on the transom.<br...
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    where is the title ?????

    i'm looking for buy a used outboard. but the owner does not have the title or any paper work. hmm.......... what you experienced boaters recommend I do? Can I buy it and somehow get a title? <br /><br />any input would be appreciated.
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    How can I tell if its a bad stringer?

    Hello wise boaters,<br /><br />I'm looking to buy another used boat. What are some of the things I need to look for when i am inspecting the hull.<br /><br />how can i tell if the boat has a bad stringer? How can i tell if the transom is bad or cracked? I kind of know the basics but I always...
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    HELPFUL way to sell your boat.....

    Hello wise boaters. I have been fortunate to surf the net for the past 4 months with all you wise boaters. its been fun.<br /><br />I don't have much to give in return for all the helpful advices. So I am gonna give only a advice. This is for any of you planning to sell your boat. <br /><br...
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    what is tow weight of wellcraft, v20, steplift?

    does anyone know how much the whole thing weighs?
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    would moving boat back 12inches make a difference?

    hello wise experienced boaters.<br /><br />I have a little problem when it comes to trailer my boat. When pulling, my truck and boat will see-saw whenever we go over a bump.<br /><br />I've been reading and it says that I must have to much tongue weight. I noticed that my boat is all the way...
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    HElp- a 92 mercury 8hp or mid 80s suzuki 8hp for a kicker motor.

    Please help.<br /><br />I am at the verge of buying a kicker motor for boat. There's a 92 mercury 8hp.weighs 74 lbs. runs well. and there is the suzuki 8hp, also runs well.<br /><br />The mercury has the forward and reverse on the tiller. the suzuki doesn't.<br /><br />Has anyone had these...
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    will not flushing after use hurt engine?

    Hello wise boaters, i have just rented a stall for a month for my boat. doing repairs on trailer. salt water down here, i ran it for a few hours -- and parked boat in my stall, then i tilted it out of the water.<br /><br />my question is,,,,, do i have to flush it? will things in the inside...
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    anyone own a propeller guard? any good?

    Hello,<br /><br />Was curious to find out if any boaters out there has purchased and used a propeeler guard. This is the circular guard around the propeller. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
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    is sender for gas tank bad?

    my gas gauge isnt working 100%. its always on 1/4. I grounded it and made sure the wire was connect to sender. I touch the ground to the sender and the gas gauge went straight to full. <br /><br />is the sender messed up in the tank? thanks for the help. i already fill it up too..so i know...
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    speedometer not working on yamaha outboard.

    Hello wise boaters, i have a little problem.<br /><br />i got a 88 yamaha outbaoard and the speedometer doesnt work. i was told that a engine that old usually has it blocked on the outboard? They recommend me just buying the speedometer and putting it on my transom and connecting it to the...
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    extensive trim tabs or a $30 hydrofoil

    to wise boaters,<br />I just purchased a v20 wellcraft. has 150 yamaha outboard. I was wondering if those expensive trim tab will do a good job on my boat. Do i even need them? What about those hydrfoil you screw onto your keg? its about 30 bucks. will it work too?<br /><br />can anyone give any...
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    hey djohn19- but i dont have room on the transom

    john19,<br /><br />i dont have room on the back of that wellcraft. i got a kicker bracket on already. how much hp is the max that i can put on it? will a 25 hp be good enough? do you know how fast it will me the boat go?<br /><br />another thing, my keel is little messed up...i was wondering...
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    what hp kicker do i need to be on plane for a 20'

    Hello wise boaters... i had read about kickers in the previous psotings. my question is. i am purchasing a 88 wellcraft step lift, v20. it has a 150 yamaha outboatd and a kicker bracket. I was wondering what size hp motor do i need in order to get home safely in case i have engine problem...
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