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    1999 Yamaha V250 ox66 Fuel Injected - Fluctuating RPM's at WOT

    Hi all, been a while (which I guess is a good thing right?). New boat this year, 25ft MAKO CC with above engine (SW Series II), love it except one thing. First off, at WOT (17p SS Prop) I am getting only 5200rpms. My brother has same engine (not FI) on a 23ft Proline and he gets about 5600 with...
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    Changing Hydraulic Steering Wheel - Issues

    Hi All, been a while. Have a question. This spring I was given a SeaStar HH 5741 Tilt steering wheel. I am replacing my other Seastar helm with it. I figured it would be a simple swap. I made sure I put the stbd and port hydro hoses on correctly, I filled with fluid. It does not move an inch...
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    130hp Looper - Dropping RPM's

    Hello all. 96 Looper, runs great otherwise. Have noticed a drop in RPM's. When running around 5000, dropping about 200 rpm's, then comes back. WOT is usually around 6100, but now only around 5800. thought fuel filter, changed it. Fuel pump replaced last year. Lower unit needs a new...
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    Help with New Ignition Switch!!!

    Hi All, just bought a new Sea Choice ignition switch. I figured it would be pretty easy to go wire by wire from my old one, wrong! I did the best I could with labeling the below, can anyone offer me any advice? The only difference I saw was and S and an I. When I hooked up the new one, it...
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    Is this my Hub?

    Obviously it is missing.....just noticed it after a trip home the other day (thankfully not far). Is this easy to replace/repair myself? thanks so much.
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    New Alarm Horn

    Hi All, 1996 Johnson 130 Looper. VRO disabled. Engine has run great since I bought it 2 years ago. Coming up to the boat ramp the other day I heard a horn alarm, like an overheat or a VRO alarm. I trailered the boat but wasn't able to investigate due to moving. Well last night I went to the...
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    Bleeding Sea Star - Bleeder Question

    Hi Guys, quick question. I have the instructions from the Sea Star site but when it says to Open The Bleeder on the Cylinder arm, do I unscrew it or stick a small nail or something in there? It's a nipple, so I wasn't sure. Thanks!
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    1996 Johnson 130 Looper decals

    Hello all. Had a nice size tree fall on my boat over the winter. Thankfully after all the work I did last year restoring the top deck, the only damage was to my cowling. I am planning on redoing it myself and have had NO luck searching for decals. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance, Scuda
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    Holy Crap-Won't crank after new Fuel Pump

    Hi Guys, just replaced my fuel pump (http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=222997) and while I was waiting for answer on the pulse limiter, I decided to put it back together. Did so, had no problems. Put on the muffs, won't turn over!! I checked the battery voltage (good), took off pos...
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    Replacing Fuel Pump - Pulse Liimiter question

    Hi Guys, finally getting around to putting on a new fuel pump today. 1996 130Hp Johnson Looper, VRO pump, but it's bypassed, I mix myself. Just about all done but have a question before I put it all back together. Do I need to replace the Pulse Limiter that came with the kit? It's NOT easy to...
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    Fuel Pump Problem/Replacement

    Hi all, 1996 130hp V4 Looper, model # J130TLEDM. I have ordered a manual, but don't have it yet. In the attached pics, can you tell me if I am correct about my VRO pump? It is no longer working, I mix. Also, do I need to remove the "front" part on the fuel pump first, or just the larger of...
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    Confusion about engine Year

    Hi All, I need a new fuel pump for my 130hp V4 Looper so I started looking. I am under the belief that my engine is a 1999. But when I went to ishopmarine.com, my model number did not show up in 1999. The model is: J130TLEDM and I attached the pic of the tag on my engine. It says 1999 on it...
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    Left Blinker on Trailer works when Right or Left on Truck is on!

    Hi all, I am puzzled. I did some searching to try and find a solution to my dim trailer lights and found this: I did that test the best I could by myself (put a nail in the light and connected it to my pos on the charger so it would stay put) and I had NOTHING on either light. So I went back to...
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    Getting there! 20dft Proline Deck redo

    Hi guys, got allot done todya, didn't paint the deck (bottom deck) but putting stuff back on and getting close. I have to admit, when I put the rod holders on I got psyched, I painted those about 2 months ago. http://www.shareaproject.com/pages/projectTut,p,342,00.html
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    What is this hose?

    Hi all, putting new plugs in today and took a look at my pee hole and found this hose, maybe I never noticed it before so don't know if it is normal or not. It attaches to the top of my pee hole. Please help me identify it! I am a little nervous because I started it up the other day. Ran...
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    To Interdeck or not to Interdeck?

    HI Guys. My plan was to put some Intedeck down. My deck however, was non-skidded 2 years ago byt the guy that helped me with my deck re-do. I am looking for a little advice I guess. Should I paint Interdeck over this, or should I use something else? The non-skid is still in great shape...
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    Help! Spots!

    Hi guys, it has been raining here for a couple days and I went today to wash off the boat and saw some nasty spots, prob from tree crap. I know I need to cover it but what can I do to get rid of these spots?? I tried boat wash and a sponge. No luck! It has been 4 days since my final coat of...
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    20ft Proline topdeck-redo 5/16/07 Update w/ Pics

    Well, I got the got the final coat on! Started putting some of the new teak on as well as the hardware. Thanks to everyone here who helped me out. Next up is to paint the deck with INTERDECK.
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    Stupid Battery Wiring Question

    Ok all, I am getting ready to hook up the batteries today since the weather is not cooperating for my final coat of Brightsides! I ran a 2 battery setup last year, with a switch. Loved it, worked great, etc. I forgot how I had it set up!! Long winters here in the Northeast. From the pic, I...
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    20ft Proline deck-redo 5/07/07 Update

    Hi guys finally got some weather! Put my first coat of Brightsides on today. Pretty pleased so far. Missed a few spots in the sun though! http://www.shareaproject.com/pages/projectThumbs,p,342,00.html
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