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    2001 Yamaha VMAX 150 2 stroke carb'd overheats when trimmed up and idle

    If I enter skinny water and have to trim up the motor (not out of the water) the engine will overheat after 5-10 minutes. The impeller appears to be working as water is still coming out the tell tale at a constant steady stream. No dribble. Not moving fast maybe 3mph low RPMS. All intakes are...
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    Chicks dig outboards

    sorry inboard guys
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    Anyone fish the Destin area?

    I will be down there in a couple of weeks and am looking for some good places to fish from the shore. I'm not taking the boat.
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    Navionics App for iphone. I'm impressed so far. Anyone else using it?

    Is anyone else using the Navionics app for the iphone or android? I just downloaded it and have been very impressed so far. It's got great contour and detail for the area I boat and fish (Kentucky Lake / Tennessee river) I can mark shallow water to my spec, adjust the lake level with the season...
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    Thoughts on this old Starcraft for Sale

    1967 Starcraft I've requested more pictures from the seller, but I was curious what the old boat crowd thought about this model, price, and likely work that would be needed.
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    I have the small classic boat itch. Talk me in or out of it

    I have really taken a shine to the old classic lines of the small aluminum outboard runabout boats. The Starcraft Jupiter is a perfect example. I currently have a fish and ski that the family and I enjoy and this boat would be just a hobbie and something to cruise around in sporadically for...
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    Fiberglass damage. Need advice on severity and next steps. Pics included

    Somehow wedged a rock inbetween the trailer and boat when loading today. The ramps are low right now and we have to load at a step angle. The back of the boat has some very noticable damage. I am not familar with fiberglass structure and what is severe what vs what is only cosmetic. What is the...
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    Best All Purpose Cleaner to Keep on the Boat

    Like most dry-dockers I know, I like to wash my boat after the weekend or trip. During multiple days trips or when rushed I often use a multi-purpose cleaner in-between washes to spot clean. I just like the boat looking good. Wanted to hear from you what types of cleaners you like to keep on...
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    Too fat for my skis?

    I've been doing my best to get up on skis this summer. I would say I'm up to about 21 tries so far with no success. The closest I've come is "almost up" Some friends mentioned to me that skis have weight limits. After researching this I discovered that my skis are rated for 200 lbs. I'm 240lbs...
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    Fisherdale Dock on the Tennessee River. Who's Been? What's the Skinny?

    Thinking of making the ride from kentucky lake (Birdsong Creek area) south to the fisherdale dock. Just curious if any other members had been and could share some pointers or opinions.
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    Kentucky Lake 30 mile ride in an 18ft boat. Looking for advice before shoving off

    So the farthest I have been in my boat is about 10 miles from my home marina. We boat on the Kentucky Lake portion of the Tennessee River. I have a 2002 18ft Triton Fish n Ski with a 2001 Yamaha 150 two stroke carb'd. It handles the chop fine, but 2ft swells will wear you out. There is a...
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    Looking for Advice on Carpet Replacement 18ft Triton Fish and Ski 2002

    So the me, the wife, and the kids just spent 9 days boating and all thing boating related. My kids are young. 5, 2, and 1 year old. Needless to say they went toe to toe with the boat carpet and won handily. I'm far from mad though. My kids enjoyment is more important to me than keeping the...
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    Thinking of installing bimini top braces. thoughts?

    I seem to be in a constant state of taking on and off the bimini top depending on if the family is with me or not. I was thinking of installing the braces so I wouldn't have to worry about it ripping off at full throttle and I could unfold it when the kiddos are on board. Thoughts from people...
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    ********** thought I meant brake pads instead of a fuel filter so Ring Free question

    so I gues I'm going into the weekend without the new fuel filter I wanted to put on. http://forums.iboats.com/yamaha-suzuki-outboards/help-changing-fuel-filter-v150tlr-2-stroke-carbd-607741.html Hopefully their customer service can get it sent overnight. While calling around for this filter...
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    Help on changing a fuel filter V150TLR 2 stroke carb'd

    I have had a bogging issue at full throttle and several people have advised me to change the fuel filter. I have ordered the parts. A new filter, bowl, and ring. I have never changed one before and did not see any instructions on-line. Because it is so easy hopefully? I wanted to check in with...
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    2002 Yamaha V150TLR two stroke loses power at full throttle

    At full throttle the engine loses a bit of power and then goes back to full power. It repeats this pattern as long as the hammer is down. When running at half throttle or less there is no noticable issue. The problem only occurs at 3/4 to full throttle. The engine never shuts off just seems to...
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    Is it ok to wash the gauges, switches, etc on the helm?

    I have been cautious when washing around the gauges and switches on the dash on my 2002 Triton Fish and Ski. Gently running a soapy cloth over them and spraying them clean with a light spray. I was curious what your procedures were for cleaning the helm area. Is it unnessesary to be cautious or...
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    Outboard Motor: Trim Tab vs No Trim Tab

    18ft Triton Fish n Ski Yamaha 2-stoke carb 150 I have recently run my boat without a trim tab (came off in the fall) and with a trim tab (had it replaced in the spring. There are considerable differences and I was wondering what everyones thoughts were to the running a boat each way. While...
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    Speedometer stopped working. Yamaha VMAX 150 2 stoke carb'd. Where to start looking?

    My speedometer has stopped working. I noticed it just barely reading earlier this month and on my last time out it stopped working completely. My question is where to start looking? My feeling is that it is clogged somehwere, but I am unsure where the intake is. I looked at the lower unit...
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    Proper etiquette for passing stationary fishermen along a navigation channel

    Last weekend raised some questions for me on the proper way to treat fishermen who are fishing right on or in a navigation channel. This weekend was an extreme example. The crappie were staging along the creek channels in Kentucky lake and the weather was nice. The lake is still at winter pool...
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