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    Coil OHM Reading Help

    I have a 99 V MAX 150 and I am having problems with my boat getting on plane as I have explained in a previous post. I tested the coils by using my multimeter and putting the red lead in the end of the plug wire and the black lead on the black wire that has the bullet connecter. My readings was...
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    99 150 VMAX dosent get on plane with pedal on the floor please help

    Hello Last week I took my boat out for the first time in a month or two. The last time I ran it it ran great with no problems but today I went to start it and it didn't want to start and I flooded it at first. So we fished for awhile and then it started and idled great but when I tried to give...
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    which prop is better pro series 23m or tempest plus 23p

    As many of you know I messed my prop up on my 99 zx185/99 Yamaha ZMAX 150 and I have an oppurtunity to buy one of these props which one should I buy? Thanks
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    99 Skeeter ZX 185 / 99 Yamaha 150 V Max Prop Diameter help

    Hello I recently got into some rocks and messed up my prop after taking it off I have realized I have a 13 1/2 x 23-M. People have been telling me I should have a 14 1/2" on it. Why would someone have put a 13 1/2 " on it? Should I be looking for a 14 1/2" or just have mine reworked ? I was...
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    94 70 H.P. Evinrude Spark Plug Gap

    I am helping a buddy work on his 94 70 H.P. Evinrude and we was wondering what to gap the plugs Thanks
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    UFP A-60 Actuator rebuild or buy new slide in?

    Hello I have a 99 Skeeter that has a Ufp A-60 and my master cylinder isnt working and my solenoid seems to work so I would just replace the master cylinder and shock absorber which is considerably cheaper so my question is should I just rebuild my current actuator or buy a whole new slide in...
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    03 F 150 4 flat to 7 blade RV

    Hello I recently purchased a 03 F150 extended cab 4WD Heritage Edition it currently has a 4 flat plug. I am mainly wanting to pull my boat to the lake which has a 5 flat. I have a 7 blade to 5 flat adapter I used on my other truck so I was wondering if I could buy a 7 blade RV plug that would...
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    Installing and adjusting trim/torque tab on 99 Skeeter ZX185c 150 Vmax

    Hello I got my trim tab the other day for my 99 Skeeter ZX185c 150 Vmax and I was wondering if there was any tips to installing it I read use blue lock tite but where exactly should I adjust it to. I was wondering if anyone has my setup and if so where they have theirs set to? Thanks
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    What size of bearing buddy caps to buy ?

    My bearing buddy caps have fallen off and I was wondering if anyone knows what size I have my Boat/Trailer is a 99 Skeeter ZX 185c with a single axle trailer Thanks
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    Side light cover on trailer broke what do I buy to fix it?

    I noticed the other day that the "SKEETER" cutout lens was cracked I was wondering what to buy to replace it Thanks
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    Is this how you test a fuel pump on 99 Yamaha VMAX 150 ?

    Hello I have been told that the way to test a fuel pump on a 99 Yamaha 150 is take it loose from the block put your finger over the hole on the back and pump the primer bulb if gas comes out the hole its bad I have two pumps one has gas that comes out the other dose not,common sense says I have...
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    99 V Max 150 wont idle and runs rough please help

    Hello I Have a 99 Yamaha 150 V Max that has always ran great I have never had a problem with it but I took it out today and it cut out while about half throttle or so and would not idle the only thing I have done to it is I emptied the fuel tank so I could get underneath it a month or so ago...
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    Trolling motor foot control tray

    Hello I have a 99 Skeeter zx185c and I was wanting to install a tray for my MG Trolling Motor and I was wondering if you had any ideas of brands or best places to buy or not to buy? Or if you had any installation tips and if it was worth it to you ? I have done a search and it really didn't...
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    Question about spark plugs on 99 150 Vmax

    Hello I have a question about the plugs on my 99 150 vmax it says it take BR8HS 10 is this correct and what is the gap Thanks
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    Starting battery suggestions ?

    Hello it's time for a starting battery this year I was curious if anyone had any suggestions I run my electronics, bilge, livewells, Lights off of this battery as well I have a dual purpose (the one needing replaced) someone told me they use a trolling battery I didn't know if that was a bad...
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    Transducer mounting advice with pictures

    Hello I have a Lowrance X135 I bought a few years ago I mounted my transducer where the previous one was but it will not read from right before I plane so now I thought I may try and fix that problem I have included a picture of where I have it mounted any ideas on where I should move it...
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    I need help selecting a Tachometer

    Hello My Tach has never worked on my boat since I bought it so I started looking at it and I think my tach is bad based on that my battery voltage increases with higher throttle so I was wondering what I need to look for when selecting a tach how many RPMS? Brands to stay away from or to buy...
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    size wire to use with Trolling Motor

    Hello My buddy asked if i would help him wire up his Trollng motor but we are not sure what size wire to use he has a Motorguide 75# 24 volt motor he is putting on an 18 ft boat I was thinking 6 or 8 gauge leaning more toward 6 any help would be appreciated Thanks
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    Is BUHW-2 the correct plug for my engine ?

    Hello I have a 87 75 HP Mercury 4 cyl. and I was wondering if BUHW-2 was the correct plug and I also had another question I have read a thread on here about BUZHW-2 and was wondering if they would work with my engine and if they was any better or not Thank you John
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    Interstate 27 or Srm 29

    I am going to buy two new batteries for my 24 volt 71# thrust trolling motor and I have it narrowed down to the Srm 27(160 reserve) and the Srm 29(210 reserve)from interstate the 29 is just $13.00 more so it's tempting to get it so I was curious how much fishing can I do with each or I guess how...
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