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    checking foam

    how can you tell if your flotation foam is water logged? I have a 1979 24 foot Grady White, and if all that foam is wet it would weigh a lot. the boat has twin yamaha 130's. it will not plane with one engine even with the trim tabs. is this normal?
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    checking overheat alarm

    how do you check the overheat warning system on a 1989 130 hp Yamaha?<br />thanks
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    extending trailer tongue

    I have a 24 foot boat with a tripple axle trailer. boat weighs about 5000 pounds, you have to back the truck way down the ramp to launch it, almost to the waters edge. I was thinking of extending the tongue, my question is how much can I extend it? it has plenty of tongue weight now and I know...
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    max rpm's

    I have a pair of 1989 130 hp Yamahas. wot rpm's are 6000. seems a little high to me. what is the recomended range? thanks
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    engine bracket

    has anyone ever built there own engine bracket. like the armstrong bracket? or had it made locally? was it any cheaper? thanks
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    Grady White conversion

    has anyone ever closed the transom on a Grady White 240 offshore? was thinking about closing mine and adding a motor bracket. any advice or pictures of this boat or other conversions will help. thanks
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    closing transom

    has anyone ever closed the transom on a Grady White 240 offshore? was thinking about closing mine and adding a motor bracket. any advice or pictures of this boat or other conversions will help. thanks
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    trim tab switch wiring

    I just bought some used bennett trim tab rocker switches. they do not have any wiring attached to them and I currently have the racing style switch. Is there anyplace I can get a wiring diagram for them? each switch has 6 terminals. thanks
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    leader help

    I am new to offshore fishing, I mainly fish oil rig platforms and structures. mostly bottom fishing, some trolling. what is the best type of leader? and the best way to connect them to your line, either tie or crimp. hopefully fish in the 20 to 100 pound category.
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    gulf of mexico maps

    I have a Lowrance global map 3200. Who makes a good gps map for this? I usually fish out of Cameron La, about 45 miles from the Texas coast.
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    prop fits ???

    I have a Michigan Wheel part # P-540 or SSC-319-II-C<br />it came off of a 1982 140 hp Chrysler and has thru hub exhaust. what other motors will this fit? it is a 13x19 thanks
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    radar antenna height

    what is the minimum height for a marine 24 mile radar? I have a 24 foot Grady White with a radar arch that is about 9 feet above water level. I would like it to be able to reach the 24 mile range. thanks
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    disconect fuel managment

    I have 1989 twin 130 yamahas with the dual engine fuel managment. the fuel tanks were replaced and they did not install fuel level senders in the new tanks. the fuel managment is not working. I bought a<br />floscan unit to install. is there any problems with diconecting the factory system? i...
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    lokking for a pvc keel guide

    I am looking for a keel guide, the pvc type that seem to extend from the roller in a v shape. anyone know where toi get on or any ideas on how to make one. thanks
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    replace oil pump?

    I have a pair of 1989 130 hp yamahas. after reading many post here I have decided to keep the oil injection. everthing seems to work fine. should I change the oil pumps due to age? also other than cleaning the tanks and filters what maintenence should I do. I will take this boat offshore 30 to...
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    trim gauges on digital tach

    does anyone know how to troubleshoot the trim gauges in a yamaha digital tachometer. it is the bar type trim gauge. :confused:
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    cleaning oil tanks

    what is the best way to clean the filter on the boat <br />oil tank. I just bought the boat with twin 1989 130 hp yamahas. I want to start of with all tanks, oil and fuel clean. <br />thanks
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    water in fuel

    I took the engine mounted fuel filter off of my 1989 130 hp yamaha and there was some water in the bottom of the bowl. I also have a spin on type fuel water seperator that i am going replace. I am an auto mechanic and we put alcohol in tanks that have a little water in them, about a quart to 20...
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    trim tabs not working

    I have bennett trim tabs with the auto tab controller and they are not working. I have voltage to both of the auto tab computers. does anyone know how to diagnose this system? Tabman? :confused:
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    removing lower unit Yamaha 9.9

    I am trying to remove the lower unit from my 1992 yamaha 9.9 4 stroke extra long shaft(25 inch) motor.<br />how does the shift shaft disconect? This motor has the spacer to make it a 25 inch shaft. I tokk the bolts loose and seperated the lower unit from the motor but it looks like the shift...
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