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    Anyone know what this is???

    Got this clock? as part of an inheritance.Anyone know what it is?? Charlie
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    Flushing using built in adapter hose

    I assume when using the flush adapter at the cowl the block gets flushed as well as the lower.I questioned if I should get another adapter and flush where the adapter unscrews from???
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    Hit a board with my lawnmower

    I didnt pick up one of the boards that my boat was sitting on over the winter.Went over it with my craftsman mower and it stopped dead when it hit.Had to replace the blade.Now it wont start.Did I screw something up big time??Pull start feels fine.Charlie
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    Whats this on my lure??

    Just got a nice little set of lures.I have never seen theses red tabs before?? Should i assume they are to protect me from the hook and are to be removed??Charlie
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    1995 150 Oceanpro starter/bendix??

    Anyone familiar with the difference in symptoms.Never a single issue in over 5 years and plenty of starts.Today I turned the key and the starter just spun without engaging.
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    Tilt resevior fill

    2000 200hp saltwater series.What are you using to fill reservoir?? The opening is smaller that the tip of the tube of fluid .Charlie
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    1995 150 oceanpro spark plug

    Champ has listing QL78yc with an alternate plug L78yc.I know the Q means resistor/supressor plug.Its for my center console with no radio or electronics.Does the resistor matter in my application???? Im thinking it does not but I am usually wrong.....Charlie
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    Excessive side to side play on alpha one

    Twin alpha drives.Stbd side has more side to side play than port.I assume needs to be addressed in off season? What is worn/loose??
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    2000 200hp yamalube gear lube or generic

    New to me 2000 200 saltwater series.i have used various lower gear lube in my rigs for past 35 years.usually avoiding the overpriced manufacturer brands and opting for what was on special.lubrimatic,walmart brand,sierra etc.no issues ever.had 2 quarts side by side yamalube and...
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    Fuel dripping from carbs,Time for rebuild?? 150 Oceanpro

    1995 150 Ocean pro.Stbd side carbs are dripping a lot from all 3 at idle.Other side seems fine.There was enough dripping and accumulating in the cowl that i was leary of taking a ride.High idle (rev)seemed to stop or slow dripping.Where to start or is it just time for rebuild.Had em done 7-8...
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    Preferred tilt trim fluid

    I noticed that the Yamaha trim fluid looks like light amber color oil.I have ALWAYS used Dextron ll tran fluid.Does it matter?? I have only owned Evinrudes prior to this 200 hp Saltwater series Yam
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    Resealing/reglazing bromar hatch

    I have a good size hatch that the lexan has loosened from the rubber gasket.I need to remove from the gasket ,clean and reseal.The lexan fits into the rubber gasket nice and snug so it barely leaks.I have a good idea of guessing what sealant to use but was reaching out to someone that has done...
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    Filling tilt resevoir 2000 200 saltwater series 2 stroke

    Same as an evinrude?? any special pump.I have had Evinrude my entire life ,this is my 1st Yamaha.Charlie
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    Replacing Water heater

    Thought I had burst a water line over the winter.Found it to be inside the water heater.Prob the orig one so it was long overdue.Cant seem to find exact duplicate.Mine has fresh water and elect connections facing aft just inches from the inside stern.The oposite side facing fore has the heat...
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    Has anyone painted canvas /sunbrella with good results?

    I have a bimini that I was going to trash due to fade.Then I thought if I were able to paint it with decent results I would hang onto it and use it in the early spring and late fall to give my NEW bimini a break from the weather.Anyone who has tried this please respond .thanks Charlie
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    Water system piping burst/cracked.Anyone replace?

    I guess the frigid temps a few weeks ago were one for the record books.Been winterizing water system same way for 20 years.Went into boat turnd on a heater as I do once a week pretty much all winter.Turned on water system pump and pink came out cold water side but not hot .Assumed the pink...
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    Seasons greetings merry christmas

    Wishing all a happy healthy and safe holiday season.sincerely charlie
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    oil on top of trim motor/resevoir 2000 200hp Saltwater series 2 stroke

    Just bought a Grady with 2000 200hp Saltwater series 2stroke.Noticed some very thick amber colored oil on top of the trim unit.Not dripping but there was some there.Thinking the previous owner was hiding a leak with some heavy weight oil as fluid.Did I get duped??? I have been an Evinrude guy my...
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    Idle has raised from spring launch. 1995 Oceanpro 150

    Strange but last season my idle seemed to be a bit high which made shifting slightly harder.This spring the idle was lower making shifting quite easy.Now in the fall the idle is back up a bit again.My tech said not to be concerned.What would cause this to happen without any adjusting being done??
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    Stains from On-Off on galvanized trailer

    Anyone have a proven remedy for the dark stains that on-off cleaner makes on the galvanized surface?? I can live with it but would rather remove the stains.It may be more of a chemical reaction since the stuff in an acid.Charlie
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