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    1986 Yamaha 25hp doesn’t run good under a load

    When he said he "squeezed the primer bulb and it took off and the rpms sounded right" that made me also think it was a fuel problem and suggested he check the vent and open the gas cap. Question to the OP, why did you replace the fuel pump, fuel lines, coil and clean the carb? Did you have the...
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    Starting Problem

    When you said "I turn the key and got a reading of 13 volts" is that voltage reading while the key is in the start position (second position) and not just the first click "on" position?
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    1986 Yamaha 25hp doesn’t run good under a load

    You want to do the prop test with the boat in the water, that's the only way you'll have the full resistance of the water and boat on the prop and hub. Do you know if your prop has a shear pin?
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    1986 Yamaha 25hp doesn’t run good under a load

    Check the gas tank vent, is it open and clear? If you use a portable tank pop the gas cap open and try it. When you tested the prop as Sea Rider suggested did you do it in whatever body of water your boating in? The reason I ask is because you tested it and replied the results in less than an...
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    Hooked up Battery Backwards Suzuki 115 (2015) No Power to motor/Tilt&Trim

    check out page 109 https://www.manualslib.com/products/Suzuki-Df-115-3622984.html
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    Outboard exhaust drifts towards cockpit

    just a minute fraction of the exhaust compared to a 2 stroke, you won't have the burning oil smoke. you have to decide if the $$ to repower is worth it.
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    Boat won’t plain starts too then just spins like slipping clutch

    if the rpm's go up and the boat doesn't go faster the prop spun. Cheap repair, let us know what happens.
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    16' Cape Craft lists to port

    Do what JimS123 said.
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    Boat won’t plain starts too then just spins like slipping clutch

    That's what I was going to say. When the boat goes off plane do the rmp's go up?
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    Using hose flush to cool engine.

    Did they actually have the motor running while the hose was connected to flush port? I have a Yamaha F150, both my mechanic and manual say to not run the motor while only using the flush port.
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    Trolling Motor Battery Question

    Check the alternator charging current capacity of your outboard. You may be able to run two batteries with a 1-2-all switch. I'd go into more detail but you need to know that spec first.
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    Weight plate replacement

    You're the third person looking for a capacity placard. I don't know if the info you need is here but check it out, it may help. http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Grumman_by_OMC/bp/20br1210 http://boatspecs.iboats.com/Grumman_by_OMC__Pontoon__1997/bp/32br1210bt7y
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    Party Deck 21 Fuel Tank

    Are you sure you had the nozzle in the filler tube and not a rod holder in the gunnel. Usually I pump the gas into my boat, twice two separate friends on two separate times thought they would be proactive and grab the gas hose and start filling the tank. As I was walking back to the boat from...
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    Center console Invader O/B

    Since you work for a boat builder you probably have experience and connections. Only you can decide if it's worth your time and money to restore it.
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    Washdown

    Grab the red part and turn counter clockwise to pull the pump out from the housing. Turn the pump on and make sure the impeller spins. If it spins disconnect the one hose at a time and shoot some water into the hose and see where the water comes out. If you unscrew the pump from the thru hull...
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    Center console Invader O/B

    walk away
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    Questions about starting a marine repair business

    Ever think of starting a mobile outboard service biz? You can start with a lower overhead by working out of a truck while you learn the game. Where are you located? Here in So. Cal. someone is always asking for a reliable mechanic. Most of the shops are booked up most of the year around here.
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    Water not pumping out continuously

    You got good advice above. Don't run it until you replace the pump and maybe thermostat too.
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    Boat weight capacity plate

    Technically you need one. Is the manufacturer of your boat still around? If you can at least read the spec's maybe you can find a company that make metal placards. It depends on your situation I wouldn't even worry about it.
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    Boat weight capacity plate

    What's the LOA of your boat? I believe if it's over 20' you don't need one.
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