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    05 Yamaha 50hp 2 stroke only shuts off with kill switch.

    I have tried searching the forums but I didn't really find any solutions. It seems most people with ignition problems have both the key switch and kill switch not work at the same time. This problem just started out of nowhere. Sometimes if I play with the key switch 3-4 times I can get it to...
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    Yamaha 25 4stroke starts then dies.

    I have a 2004 Yamaha 4stroke that won't stay running on its own. I last used the boat about 6 weeks ago. I tried to start it and it wouldn't start at all. I figured carbs had trash in them. It did. Looked like someone threw up in there. Cleaned them up and then I soaked the carb for about 6...
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    Weak telltale?

    I have a 2004 yamaha 25hp 4 stroke. I have noticed lately that the stream out of the telltale just doesnt seem to gush out like it use to. It use to shoot out of the telltale and hit the water in a straight line. Now the stream has more of a curve to it and definately doesnt have the pressure...
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    Where did my rpms go?

    I have a 05 16' Lowe Sea Nymph with a 05 Yamaha 25hp 4 stroke. I put a jack plate on over the summer and now av plate sit about 1/2 inch above the bottom of the boat. I had a Michigan wheel 9 7/8 x 10 1/2 and the top speed was 26.4 with gps and the rpms were around 6210 on a light load. With...
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    SS or Aluminum prop?

    I have a 16' 2005 Lowe Sea Nymph, with a 2005 Yamaha 25hp 4 stroke. I currently have a Michigan Wheel 9 7/8x 10 1/2. I put a jack plate on the boat because the motor was mounted to low and water would spray up the back all over the motor. I mounted the motor so that the AV plate was even with...
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    Which anodes for saltwater? Zinc or magnesium.

    I have a 2005 yamaha 25hp 4 stroke and the manual states you should change them every year. Um confused here. There are two kind zinc or magnesium. Which one is the right one for saltwater. Thanks.
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    Is this prop hurting performance?

    I have a 16' lowe sea nymph aluminum boat with a 05 25hp yamaha 4 stroke with a aluminum michigan wheel 9 7/8 x 10 1/2. Now with the setup just like that I could run 27.5mph by myself with a light load(gps verified) And 25mph with 2 people and a full load. I also didnt have a tack at the...
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    Are these rpms acceptable?

    I have a 2005 16' Lowe Sea Nymph with a 05 25hp yamaha 4 stroke. I installed a tiny tack and my wot rpms reach 6140 with a light load and 6040 with a full load. I also hit 22.9mph with 2 people and a full load into a slight head wind. Is that ok? My prop is a 9 7/8x 10 1/2. Are those to many...
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    Raised motor, lost performance. Help Please.

    Hi, I'm new here and saw what a great place this was and have come to you for some help. I have a 2005 16' lowe sea nymph utility boat with a 2005 Yamaha 4 stroke. I just put a jack plate on and now the anti-cavitation plate is even with the bottom of the boat and is set 5 inches back from the...
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