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    Yamaha 150 1998 Cut wrong wire?

    When I purchased my boat the wiring was a nightmare and today I cut out the old wires. I was careful not to cut anything on the engine harness or coming from the switch but not careful enough. Now when I turn the key I get a buzzing sound but no crank. The push in choke still works. Nothing...
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    Lenco Trim tab problem

    Have a pair of 12X12 Lenco tabs. <br />Starboard will extend but not retract. <br />Port side works fine.<br /><br />IF I switch out the wires the starboard works fine so I know the tab is fine.<br /><br />Could this be anything but a bad switch before I go buy one?
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    Oil new Yamaha lower units come with?

    First of all. Thanks to Rodbolt for his help along the way. I managed to get a brand new lower unit for my 1998 Yamaha 150 for $1100.00 and it shifts like a Dream.<br /><br />Question is... The unit came pre filled with oil. Is this the correct oil to run it with or should it be drained and...
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    Yamaha Shift Problem

    1998 Yamaha 150 HP 2 stroke<br /><br />When shifting to forward it gives you that grind like you did not shift crisp. Once in forward it stays and runs fine. Shen shifting to reverse it is harder to get into gear and tends to pop out at times. <br />I am thinking the clutch dog is shot and...
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    Seabird boat owners Forum

    Getting to be a good forum now for those interested in Seabird boats<br /><br /> web page
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    Building a Hardtop ?

    I recently purchased an old twin engine 23 Slick Craft for offshore fishing. The boat has a soft canvas top.<br /> I would like to weld up a nice hard top for more rod racks and headroom etc. <br />I once saw a page that a fellow did about his 25 Aquasport and he built to top out of some sort...
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    Pleasurecraft Outdrives?

    I have been looking at buying an old slickcraft with twin Pleasurecraft Outdrives. I have never heard of these drives before. Anything anyone can tell me about them would be helpfull.<br /><br />The boat is at <br /><br /> http://www.saltydogsearch.com/detailtrack.cfm?boatid=20439&pic=3 <br...
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    Need Duel Station controls

    I have a 24' Seabird with a flybridge. The boat has a bracket mounted 1989 Johnson 200 HP outboard. <br />The boat originaly had an old OMC Stringer drive and it still has the old 2 lever "Shift and Throttle" Controls but I am afraid to use them because there would be no neutral safety. Plus...
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    Need Outboard Controls. What Kind?

    I have a 24' Seabird with a flybridge. The boat has a bracket mounted 1989 Johnson 200 HP outboard. <br />The boat originaly had an old OMC Stringer drive and it still has the old 2 lever "Shift and Throttle" Controls but I am afraid to use them because there would be no neutral safety. Plus...
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    Need Duel station Outboard Control

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    Need Large Outboard Bracket

    I am looking to repower my 24' Seabird from I/O to outboard. Am looking for a good bracket to mount the outboard to. 200-250 HP. Please send price or picture to badger***@comcast.net<br /><br />Thanks Badger
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    Need large Outboard Bracket

    I am looking to repower my 24' Seabird from I/O to outboard. Am looking for a good bracket to mount the outboard to. 200-250 HP. Please send price or picture to badger***@comcast.net<br /><br />Thanks Badger
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