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  1. cptbill

    Am I crazy

    If you plan on keeping the boat for an extended period of time it might be worth the investment, it certainly would be more efficient, not smell as bad and you would be able to take in a normal voice
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    Flushing Yamaha 150Hp Outboards

    Flushing through the upper flush port you should not run the engine and it won't make a difference what position the engine is in . Flushing through the water intake with the muffs you need to run the engine(for my money it should be flushed this why all the time but there are times that's not...
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    It's 2020

    I think we need a task force for this
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    Flushing Yamaha 150Hp Outboards

    Some how I don't see there being a difference. Now if your planning to put muffs on it and ran the engine that might make a difference
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    Mercruiser 5.0 TKS vs 4.3 MPI

    I might be wrong here but in 2009 most of the GM style V8's were TBI right? MY 2000 330 Larson is twin 5.7 L and it's TBI it's also VP don't know if that makes a difference
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    VovloPenta / DPE trim goes down but does not go up

    Great you found it
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    VovloPenta / DPE trim goes down but does not go up

    I've had terminals in the connector for the relays corrode and break and I've also had the contact inside the helm switch break. Both easy fixes but drove me crazy trying to figure it out
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    SX drive water in bellows

    Are you sure the water (or maybe condensation) didn't enter from the engine side? And yes if I remember correctly the upper bellows on the drive shaft is just a compression seal so It's possible
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    A Sad Day

    It's a sad day with the passing of Charlie Daniels today, Rest in Peace
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    No more rebel yell?

    So I just thought I'd get an opinion from the NASCAR guys & gals(of which I'm one or was anyway) what do you think about the Confederate Battle flag being banned at all tracks and events both for fans and teams?
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    Fuel Tank Sending Units

    On my 2002 Wellcraft 270 Coastal I need to replace the fuel sending unit. Someone before me has already do this with one of those universal ones and there appears to be a pink wire there that's not being used. I was just going to order a 3 wire one from Centroid Products but I thought I'd ask...
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    Memorial Day

    Just a thank you to all who have served or are serving and to all paid the ultimate price for freedom
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    Alabama dock fire

    I hope non of our members have been effected by the fire in Alabama, And our hopes and prayers go out to those that have been
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    Yamaha Aux charging port

    I know this subject has been around before but I have a question that needs another opinion because I've debated myself so much that I lost all sense. Twin 2006 Yamaha 250 4 stroke I'm going from 2 batt. to 4 batt.(I know over kill, more weight, etc.)I want to use the Aux charging ports for the...
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    Tilt and trim motor runs but nothing happens

    2006 LF250TXR Yamaha here's what's going on, when I push the switch the motor runs but nothing happens, if I use the manual release valve and move the motor then tighten the valve then it will work(full up and full down) until I put it full down and leave it sit then back to the same problem...
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    First boat.... probably a dumb question

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    So, what did you do today?

    Had a very unfortunate incident with the windshield of the boat while repairing the tracks on the cabin door
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    270 Coastal Windshield

    Well today I made repairs to the cabin door on my 2002 Wellcraft 270 Coastal, The door works great but in the prosses of finishing I somehow managed to break the port side curved windshield glass. I contacted Taylor Made and they would be very happy to sell my a new piece of glass if I can give...
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    Sunshine Skyway

    Thinking about going down to the skyway fishing pier never been there in all the years I've lived in the Tampa area has anyone fished from the piers? I should probably just go by boat but it's a 3 1/2 hr run one way
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