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    Yamaha 25 HP 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke?

    Which would you choose and why? Yamaha 25 HP 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke? On 14' Crestliner. Thanks, Andy
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    Should I sell my outboard to upgrade?

    I am running a 2006 Yamaha 15 HP 4-stroke on my Crestliner 14' Sportsman. I am contemplating selling it and getting a Evinrude Etec 25 or 30hp. Max Rating for the boat is 35hp. The Yami outboard is solid, excellent condition. Is it worth spending 2k for more HP? I don't fish tournaments, I...
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    Yamaha 15 hp 4-Stroke? How much is it worth?

    How much should I ask for a 2006 Yamaha 4-stroke 15 HP, Electric Start, Tiller outboard? Thanks AK
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    Changing Water Separator Filter?

    Should changing the water separator filter be done while winterizing or change it as part of summarizing? Thanks, Andy
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    Changing crank case oil? Before or after Winter?

    Should the crank case oil be changed as part of winterizing or part of summarizing? Thanks Andy
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    Advice on this Deep Cycle Battery?

    I am thinking of getting this Deep Cycle Grp 29battery for my trolling motor. I think it's a good deal. What are your thoughts? http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02827582000P Thanks, Andy
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    Is This a deep cycle battery?

    The guy at the counter says this is a deep cycle battery. I need a battery for my trolling motor. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_x_2080087-P_x_x?cm_mmc=CSE-_-Google-_-VALUE3-_-VALUE4&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=2080087
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    Deep Cycle Battery, Holding Charge?

    I have a 27 group deep cycle battery that I use for my trolling motor. It is roughly 4-5 years old. Two weeks ago it was fully charged at 12.43 volts. I have not used the boat in two weeks. I checked the battery tonight and the volts were 1.43. I also checked my starting battery and that was...
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    How do I check the rectifier?

    How do I check the rectifier to see if it's charging? Andy
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    How do I check F15 to see if it's charging?

    2006 F15 4 Stroke Yamaha Outboard F15elhk 66mk Using my portable voltmeter, how do I verify that my outboard is charging the starting battery? Thanks, Andy
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    Does Yamalube come in a synthetic?

    Does Yamalube make a synthetic oil for a 4 stroke outboard? Thanks, Andy
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    WD-40 Winterizing

    Is it a good idea when you winterize your outboard to spay the engine with WD40 as a protector. Andy
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    How Much should I ask for this boat?

    1981 GRUMMAN 4.4 UTILITY ALUMINUM BOAT 14 FEET LONG WITH TRAILER, TROLLING MOTOR, OUTBOARD AND ACCESSORIES I have put over $2500.00 into this boat getting it ready for the fishing season. I have the receipts to prove it. Work Done: 35 HP Johnson Rebuilt. New Carb, New Water Pump, New Starter...
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    Outboard Motor Muffs

    I want to test out my outboard. Can I use motor muffs to test it instead on a bucket of water? If so, can I give the engine some throttle? Thanks, Andy
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    What happened to this spark plug?

    On the water today my engine would not give me full throttle. When I got home I pulled the plugs on my 1978 Johnson 35 HP. Installed were Champion UL77V. We some help with the folks on Iboat I was told the spark plugs I need are either QL77JC4 or L77JCF. The UL77V does not have the ground...
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    What Spark plugs do I need? 1978 35 HP Johnson

    I was on the water today and my engine would not give me full throttle. When I cam home I pulled the plugs on my 1978 Johnson 35 HP. One plug the ceramic insulator was totally broken off. The other plug the ground electrode was broken off. The plugs were Champion UL77V. They are not marine...
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    Looking for a Manual for 1978 Johnson 35 HP

    I am looking to get a owners manual for a 1978 Johnson 35 HP outboard. Where is the best place to get one? (Price Wise) Thanks Andy
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    Steering Issue

    I do not have a traditional setup for my steering on my boat. What I presently have is a cable going into a steering bar mounted on my transom, then to bar bolted to the outboard. To say the least the steering is not great. I really have to turn the steering wheel to turn. I am going to have a...
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    1978 35HP Johnson Gas/Oil Mixture

    1978 35HP Johnson Gas/Oil Mixture Just got my outboard back from the shop. New Carb Kit, Water Pump, Starter, lude etc. I bought this outboard used. I want to take care of it and treat her right. So here are my ?'s 1) Xd-30 or Xd50? 2) Octane? 87?,89?93? Thanks, Andy
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    What is the Oil to Gas ratio for 1978 Johnson 35 HP

    What is the Oil to Gas ratio for 1978 Johnson 35 HP? Andy
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