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    F225 VST FILTER CHECK?

    i would like to check the vst filter in a 04 225 4 stroke- I have the service manual which shows the breakdown but does not give good details. is the filter check similar to that of the ox66's which i have been reading on these posts?. are the o ring gaskets reusable? any comments appreciated.
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    Prop question pair F225 yammies 28 grady

    current props are 19m yamaha 3 blade stainless. the wot rpms are 5500 boat doing 43mph. 1/2 tank fuel, canvas on,. the current wheels have a few dings. my question is that is these rpms acceptable, should i downgrade to a 17" or even a 4 blade-.
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    04 225 4 STROKE LOSING WOT

    Just took delivery of my boat with pair 2004 f225 100hrs. boat ran great saturday, wot 5500+-. both in line filters and new raycors have been installed prior.went out sunday, boat runs great, up to 4500 rpms, as throttle is increased past this point, starboard motor boggs and doesnt spin up...
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    2000 Mako good or bad

    I have been reading about problems with later mako boats. Is the year 2000 a good or not so good year? the boat is 25' walkaround.
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    Garmin 320c or furuno 600L

    I have been reading alot of posts re depth finders. some say furuno, some say garmin. i will be fishing back bay and some ocean. both these models have similar features and are priced closely. Any help???.
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    garmin 320c?

    I am looking to update my electronics and considering the garman 320c or the furuno fcv600. both these units are around the same price. I read some comment in the archives that snapperbait was not impressed with the 320c?? any other comments on these units would be appreciated. I fish in the...
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    PAIR 2003 175 JOHNSONS WOT RPM

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />I recently repowered my 25 hydrasport with a pair of 175 Johnsons. The props I am using are the 4 blade 14x19 omc offshore renegrades. these props bite well (i also tried 3 bladed)my question is that the specs...
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    4 BLADE VS 3 BLADE PROP

    i am running a 4 blade 14 1/2 x 19 blade on my 175 johnson 5300 rpms, if i was to change to a 3 blade, would the diameter be the same-any rpm changes?
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    general question about gas/oil ratio

    several months ago i was speaking to a teck who had indicated that a outboard can safely run at a oil gas ratio of 150:1. the added oil is only required when the motor sits idle for several weeks (cylinder rust). has anyone else heard this. i feel that that ratio is very lean. the motors i am...
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    bennett trim tab problem

    here is a question, is the trim tab motor and solenoids able to be disassembled and repaired? it seems that a solenoid is stuck. if i press the port tab control, both tabs go down, when the starboard control is pressed only one tab moves. ive switched the lines and the opposite happens. has...
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    new engine break in

    How many hours is an engine fully broken in. i recently put on a 175 new johnson. does rpm increase and fuel consumption change as break in occurs. i know the owners manual states 10 hrs breakin running at variable speeds with brief w.o.t. then pull back. does idle time count in overall breakin...
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    need help with propeller size

    I saw the admirals post on the blowout prop sale at iboats. problem is that i do not know size? the boat is a 1989 hydrasports 3500 lbs dry, 5500 lbs loaded, 24 degree deadrise, 8' beam i am in process of repowering with 2003 counter 175 johnsons. the older motors were 200 suzukis running 14...
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    electric trolling motors-sufficient?

    i was wondering if anyone has experience with electric trollong motors. i have a 25' hydrasport which i use locally off long island. there are many times when im drifting too slow-fast that i would like to compensate. would a electric trolling motor help me and how much thrust would i need. the...
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    rpm and horsepower rating

    just a question, i just bought a 2003 175 hp johnson. the motor is rated 175 hp @5000 rpms with an operating range from 4500 to 5500. i know most of the other motors are rated at a higher horsepower rpms. does this mean that this motor is rated low. if i am running at 5500 rpm is the horsepower...
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    Purchasing New Outboards online-

    Just a general question, I am thinking of purchasing my new johnsons on line from eds marine superstore in Virgina, their prices are listed and appear reasonable. has anyone had bad/good experiences purchasing on line and having motors shipped? Has anyone purchased from eds?? ive seen their...
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