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  1. Sea Rider

    Rec gas prices???

    And the paddle boats too.... Happy Boating
  2. Sea Rider

    Removing carb from Tohatsu MFS 20C

    Right specially if it's a 2 stroke motor, to play safe I always run my carbs dry soon after returning to dryland, that's while flushing the motor geared at fast idle on muffs, gives a nice 5 minute water flush before the carbs runs dry and shuts the motor Off. With this method ever in my life...
  3. Sea Rider

    2020 Yamaha 115 vmax cooling issue

    Wondering if the 2 year old shot impeller is an OEM or aftermarket bad quality one which could account for such lousy state ? After close inspection enlarging the posted pic that impeller is really screwed, an impeller in still good working order should spring open all their vanes once removed...
  4. Sea Rider

    Suzuki df 15 4 stroke water leak?

    Sorry, thought that you were referring to the small holes (water drains) located al lower leg. If assuming water is leaking thru the black rubber grommet replace it with a new one, check the lower water pick up tube's condition, must be impeccable clean and smooth to fingerprint rub or will not...
  5. Sea Rider

    Recommended PSI

    Both electric pumps are 2 stage turbo ones. Don't get the 2 stage system, how does it work ? So both are 12 Volts with first one being powered by an extra portable battery which sounds ideal for re-inflation purposes once the combo floats on water to top their tubes to its max working air...
  6. Sea Rider

    Suzuki df 15 4 stroke water leak?

    Welcome both to IBoats, Those are water drain ports, nothing to reapir or be worried about. All motors have them... Happy Boating
  7. Sea Rider

    2020 Yamaha 115 vmax cooling issue

    Is it a fresh or salt water use motor, if salt water use, is it religiously flushed with fresh water soon after returning from boating ? Just in case install a fresh OEM impeller and micropish with finger the liner housing with toothpaste in circular motion till shinny and smooth to your...
  8. Sea Rider

    Rec gas prices???

    Right now we all need to lighten up throttling the lever too much forward as used to to reduce highly priced fuel consumptions. That's why it's imperative to have your motor maxxed propped to run towards its max wot rpm range as usually loaded, if fixed loaded much better. Full throttle to plane...
  9. Sea Rider

    Recommended PSI

    The issue with small round cheap pressure gauges is that usually comes badly calibrated right out the factory. For a spot on pressure comparison need to check say a 3.0 PSI tube's pressure against a Professional Pressure Gauge and compare both readings, the only positive thing is that will be...
  10. Sea Rider

    Outboard will only go into "Reverse" gear if propeller is in a certain position

    You should never ever try to engage any gear in forward or reverse, could end breaking the shifter lever stupidly if too much presure is applied, motor must be running. If wanting to test the motor out of water test it on a transom or motor stand, remove the cowl and turn manually the flywheel...
  11. Sea Rider

    Corrosion/coating on props question

    Is it possible to paint props with electrostatic paints or laminate/cover them up in hot plastic dips ? Happy Boating
  12. Sea Rider

    Yam 85 Losing Power.-

    Gee, that sounds like a serious wake-up call to me, relax. In reality was a very stupid issue with Temp Sensor playing tricks on the CDI, easy peasy to diagnose and correct, now the motor runs well as before... Happy Boating
  13. Sea Rider

    1995 Yamaha 2 stroke #5msht mix ratio

    This is a simple 2 stroke 5 HP pre mix motor, no outolube system on this one... Happy Boating
  14. Sea Rider

    1995 Yamaha 2 stroke #5msht mix ratio

    And some will say 50:1 lubes more, down issue will smoke more accordingly... Happy Boating
  15. Sea Rider

    Yam 85 Losing Power.-

    Don't know what have been smoking lately, the motor is a Yam 85 ATR. The motor does have an overheat warning device which activates if he temp is too high. The Temp Sensor plays with the CDI and lowers the max wot rpm the motor was revving at to around 2K revs/mim. In this particular case...
  16. Sea Rider

    Rec gas prices???

    Plan installing sails to my water toys to weather the storm of having to pay current fuel's insane high prices... Happy Boating
  17. Sea Rider

    Prop questions for 2015 merc 40 elhpt

    It has never occurred to me to rotate an OEM propeller on its axis before being adjusted with its final assembly pieces, don't know if should have a slight side movement or not while sitting fully in ? The Owners Manual should mention at which NM torque value should the prop nut be adjusted...
  18. Sea Rider

    Prop questions for 2015 merc 40 elhpt

    Welcome to Iboats, Some props may experiment that situation but will work OK, need to torque the shaft's nut to factory specs with wrench... Happy Boating
  19. Sea Rider

    Prop Advice

    If going from say a 3 blade 19 to a 21 pitch will sacrifice best hole shot and achieve slight more top end speed, whereas going from a 19 pitch to a 17 one will increase hole shot and decrease top end speed, how much rpm will gain/loss going with both mentioned props? only a water test will...
  20. Sea Rider

    Prop Advice

    Will be good to know what's the max wot rpm achieved with just say 4 and 8 up, don't be afraid to fully burry down the hammer to check both situations out, that's how current props are tested at different loads... Happy Boating
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