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    Looking for info on an overseas outboard retailer

    When I was shopping for an outboard I saw several "cheap" new outboards from several overseas "dealers". I contacted Yamaha about the "cheap" outboards and I was told that there are no authorized dealers and not able to buy or sale Yamaha outboards. The guy also said IF they actually sold...
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    Electrical Short in all my gauages

    I thought this question sounded familiar. What troubleshooting have you done since your last post?
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    Installing 12 Fuse Block Blue Sea # 5026

    Are you 100% positive the power switch on console is wired correctly and you didn't connect the hot 12v lead to the switched side? Are all accessories that are wired to the new fuse box on all of the time when you connect the battery cable?
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    Boat slow after cleaning

    Hopefully the OP will come back with an update.
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    Submersible trailer lights

    It's not the amount of current flow that cause the unsealed bulbs to fail. It's the thermo shock. Hot bulb glass + cold water = failure.
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    Boat slow after cleaning

    I agree with a copy of above posts, check the bilge for water.
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    What is the year, make, and model of this boat?!

    Did the previous owner have a pink slip or registration? What about the trailer?
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    transducer cable

    OK, are you asking a question or just making a comment?
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    Need towing advice

    Towing 400 miles is a big deal, you didn't mention if the route is all flat freeway or bumpy mountain roads or what you're towing with. I wouldn't do it without the proper trailer and tow vehicle but that's me.
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    Fuel Starvation?

    Is the vent system clear? Try running the motor with the gas cap open. Does it run if you squeeze the primer bulb?
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    My boat in saltwater

    My boats is only in saltwater and after each use I rinse and flush then rinse and flush again with freshwater. You'll be fine.
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    2012 F20 Starts, But Putters Out Quickly

    Congratulations on hopefully finding the problem. Thanks for the update.
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    Short in my analog gauges!!!!!!!

    Start looking for the loose/corroded common power or ground connection.
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    2012 F20 Starts, But Putters Out Quickly

    Did you check the fuel pressure?
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    Anyone use a 2017 kia Sorrento AWD/4wd high output engine?

    I'd be more concerned with stopping than being able to tow the boat.
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    2012 F20 Starts, But Putters Out Quickly

    I had the same problem with my lawnmower. It would only run while I'm pushing the primer bulb. The problem was the carb bowl gasket, causing the carb to suck air after running for a few seconds then dieing. Have you checked all of the gaskets? The problem doesn't sound like an issue with sand in...
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    Perfect Pass Restarting

    I'll have to show my ignorance here, what is perfect pass?
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    What is this?

    I was also going to guess it's a light. Is there anything written or stamped on either side of it?
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