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    Fuel useage at 4000 vs 4500 RPM

    My 22' Mexican built panga, with a F75 TLR motor (2010) seems to run easy at 4000 rpm with a 17" pitch prop and tops out at 5200 @ 33mph. WOT range is listed at 5000 to 6000. I bought another prop to be used as a spare....a different manufacturer and with "cleaver" style trailing edges....3...
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    A no problem thread

    Lots of problems here with Yamahas. Just wanted to say that my F75TLR runs like a raped ape and tops out at 33MPH. Cruises easy and just humms along at a 4000 RPM cruise on the Sea of Cortez in Mexico Everything I want it to do.....it just does it without barking or whining. Maybe because it...
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    Cashiers checks for payment of boat sale

    I have sold one of my two boats and have received 2/3rds of the price. I can either get the balance via a bank wire transfer or a cashier's check. My question is:....can a cashier's check be "revoked" by the buyer before I have a chance to deposit it? Reason I am asking is because by the time...
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    Included in the crate

    Just uncrated a new F75 Yamaha the other day and thought it might be useful to some, as to what is included "in the box" Motor Steering link arm All mounting hardware for the steering link. Motor mount bolts (4 1/2" SS" Fender sized washers (ss) Normal sized washers (ss) 8 SS nuts (ss) Castle...
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    electronics waterproof spray

    I am looking to add a bit of waterproofing/salt spray protection to the back side of a Furuno depthfinder. The finder is exposed to salt spray on the backside, where the transducer and power cables plug in, along with an exposed ground wingnut. Is there some spray-on product that would provide...
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    Outboard Warranty declines

    Maybe you have heard the phrase "I don't want to void the warranty by using non original parts/fluids or what have you" Such as....using Sierra parts vs. Yamaha (just for instance purposes) Or using Royal Purple lubricants instead of lets say...Honda labeled oil. Are there any real and actual...
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    ARCA Mexican panga

    I yanked this 30 something year old Mexican panga out of the dirt a week or so ago. Now the fun begins (or not) This is a genuine Mexican built panga. Made in La Paz Baja California by the ARCA company, which is now no more. It is 22' long by 72" across the beam. This is not your typical...
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    Royal Purple lower unit lube

    Anyone have any qualms using Royal Purple 75W-90 GL-5 full synthetic lower unit juice in a new F75? After the breakin period, I want to put in the RP, as I have lots on hand. Warranty issues not using Yamaha 90W hypoid oil? For that matter...any warranty issues using synthetic engine oil in...
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    Filling large and small holes

    I need to fill in old motor mount holes in the transom and 2 large cutout holes on both sides of the gunwale..... where rod holders were. The rod holder holes are 2.5" in diameter by 1.5" deep. What is the acceptable method to fill, and with what brand name product?
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    damn paint won't stick!!!

    VP diesel duoprops...... I have sanded, primered and spray enamel painted these darn things and the paint just won't stick!! First time out......bam.....black Rustoleum paint mostly gone!! It has to be the prep.....or lack thereof, that is not allowing the paint to stay "stuck" Any ideas?...
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    Drain plug installation

    Can someone please enlighten me on the how-to's of installing one of these into a glass over wood transom? Drill a hole obviously, and line up the bottom of the flange so it is not below the bottom of the transom. Any other considerations....alignment, sealing, ect...
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    "select pre-owned" outboards

    Elsewhere on the Iboats pages, are advertisements for outboard motors for sale. Among those ads are some "select pre-owned" model year 2009 Yamaha's and Merc's. These ads go on to say the warranty is good until June 2010. I am in the market for a Yamaha and made the call to Iboats to inquire...
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    fuel line w/bulb run length

    How far can I run (in feet) the typical fuel line with primer bulb, from engine fuel intake fitting to tank fitting....before any "flow" or fuel suction issues might arise, if any. I am looking at about an 8' run with the hose. New Yamaha 4 stroke engine to a Moeller remote tank.
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    Availability of new 70HP Yamaha

    Can anyone confirm the new model F70 Yamaha is available for purchase? A dealer in San Diego CA says no. Just a West Coast thing not available maybe?
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    Prop size/pitch selection

    Yamaha F60 LTR 20" shaft, current year model, will be mounted on a older Mexican style panga 22' open, flat bottom skiff with remote steering. Total weight, including boat, motor, fuel and gear should be around 1200 to 1500#. These pangas are narrow in the stern and I am confident not designed...
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