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    1992 90hp 2-stroke Yamaha blows main fuse as soon as battery cables are attached

    So i just swapped my trusty old yamaha 90hp 2stroke onto my new to me boat and connected all the cables under the cowling. Then went to hook up battery cables (correctly) and as soon as I touch the last cable to the battery it blows the 20amp fuse under the cowling. I haven't bothered to connect...
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    Suzuki DT15C - What is this wire for?

    Hi I just got a 1991 Suzuki DT15C. It's got this wire that comes out from the front of the outboard near the choke and stuff. I don't know what it is for. I know the "C" stands for oil injection... Could this be some kind of charging system? It's been cut off for some time it looks like from...
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    What is this Weird Wire on Suzuki DT15C?

    Hi I just bought a 1991 DT15C. I haven't run it yet since I don't have the fuel connector and the "emergency kill switch lanyard" is gone too. It does run if I hold down the kils switch lanyard button and spray fuel into the carb.... Here's my question: Mine has this wire coming out the the...
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    How long to flush salt from motor?

    I have a 1991 90hp Yamaha motor. After I take it out of the saltwater I flush the motor with my muffy muffs but I never know how long do I have to flush it? Does it have to get warm and open a thermostat for all the passages get cleaned? Thanks guys for your expertise.
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    Has Honda ever made a 2-stroke outboard?

    My friend is telling me she mixes the gas on her Honda 9.9 on her sailboat. I am thinking to my self she's doing somthing wrong here. I thought honda only made 4-strokes.
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    Help adding bow roller / anchor holder

    Hi guys I have a 1985 Tide Runner pictured below. Closed bow with storage underneath. I want to add an anchor holder and roller so I can let loose the rope and let the anchor fall without haveing to drag out the anchor from underneath the bow then carry all the rode up on the bow to drop it...
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    Did I just buy a bad deep cycle?

    I came home with a new Exide Gold deep cycle battery group27 a few days ago. I went to charge it with my fancy digital smart charger and it read 60% charged from the store so I charged it up then left it sit for over 24 hours at about 60 degrees then I checked the charge and it was down to 65%...
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    Rubbery floor coating?

    Hi guys i'm looking for a nice looking slightly rubbery floor paint for the inside of my 18' TideRunner. Its allready has the carpet out and a glassed in floor with a non skid painted surface but its kinda rough for bare feet. I think the former owner said he mixed sand in with the paint. It...
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    Anyone know any good Puget Sound / San Juans destinations?

    I'm looking for some good boat trips this summer. I have a 18' TideRunner. Anyone know any good islands or other destinations to visit this summer? thanks
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    Will 10amp charge from an outboard be enough to charge deep cycle?

    I want to use a single deep cycle as my battery for my 80hp yamaha, it puts out 10 amps. I am going to be running a gps and stereo with a small amp. Will I damage a deep-cycle charging it only with my outboard? Would a dual-purpose battery be better?<br /><br />thanks
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    Motor mounting height with 7" setback?

    I just repowered my boat from 65hp to 90 hp Yamaha today. 18' TideRunner boat, it has a Panther Marine trim tilt system bracket on it that sets the motor back 7". I've heard that the Anti ventilation plate should normally be even with the bottom of the boat. But I read today that since I have a...
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    Ideal compression on '95 Yamaha 90?

    Hi I'm going to be looking at a motor to replace my blown Suzuki this week. I don't want to get burned again. (yes I did a compression test on the suzuki) <br /><br />What would a normal compression reading be on a 1995 90hp Yamaha? Anything else I can look for before buying? I'm not familer...
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    Can a suzuki be saved after the oil injection fails?

    1985 Suzuki 65<br /><br />I was running my motor I just bought for the first time Friday evening. I have idled it for 30 minutes or so on the hose at my house and checked a few things out etc, watering correctly.<br /><br />I went to go "test" it on friday and it started making a clunking sound...
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    What year Evinrude? Serial - B 1392150

    B 1392150 serial #<br /><br />E6RLCUD Mod #<br /><br />Evinrude 6hp <br /><br />What year do I have?<br /><br />Thanks guys
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    Who rebuilds Suzukis?

    I was looking for a mail order deal on rebuilding my powerhead on my 1985 65hp outboard. I can't find anyone that rebuild them other than iboats. Anyone know of others?<br /><br />thanks!
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    How much water should come out of a 90's Evinrude 6?

    I just bought a boat with a Evinrude 6hp kicker. I startd it up today for the first time in a garbage can and it ran ok but water just dripped out of the pee hole. Is this normal? Also after it ran for a while it wanted to quit. It was hot to the touch so I shut it down to be safe.<br /><br...
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    removing lower unit from Suzuki DT65

    Calling all iboats Suzuki Gurus<br /><br />I just a got a new boat with an 1985 Suzuki 65 on it. The previouis owner hasn't replaced the impeller in the 6 years he owned it... It still spits some water but I want to replace it. I've done this before on my old Force motor but I can't figure out...
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    Battery only holds half charge?

    I have a Exide dual purpose battery that came with my boat. When I charge it with my fancy charger that displays the % of charge and volts etc. It gets full then the next day it will only read 65% charged even though its just bee sitting in my basement.<br /><br />When we run it in the boat with...
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    Another Boating Forum

    Check out boatingABC's forum if you haven't allready. Its got a slightly different feel.<br /><br /> boatingabc.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi <br /><br />JB - can i not post a link to another boating forum? I am not selling anything nor do i have any affiliation with either forum. Freedom of...
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    Is Lake Powell worth the drive from Seattle?

    I saw some amazing video of boats going through canyons in lake Powell on the Travel channel and I want to go! I live in Seattle though so I have to do my research and plan this trip out if I go. <br /><br />I've heard its a big lake. Am I going to be able to get to some cool canyons and scenic...
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