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    Hydraulic Steering Problem - outboard won't turn one direction but wheel turns freely

    Hi folks, I've tried searching for someone with this same problem and haven't found a solution. I'm hoping someone here has some insight. I have a Yamaha outboard FS150 with SeaStar hydraulic steering. For some reason, I can turn the wheel all the way port side but when I try turning starboard...
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    How to tell if damage is to fiberglass or just the gel coat

    Hi folks! I have several relatively small gashes on the topside of my boat. I have done a fair amount of research on repairing gel coat but then I was reading about how thin the gel coat layer is and am concerned that the damage could be through the gel coat and into the fiberglass. Can anyone...
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    Putting Christmas lights on our boat for the first time, looking for suggestions pls

    Re: Putting Christmas lights on our boat for the first time, looking for suggestions here we go!
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    Putting Christmas lights on our boat for the first time, looking for suggestions pls

    Hello! I have gathered quite a bit of info on this topic but I would like some advice from someone that has experience decorating their boat. I know the lights that I want to use and I know how to add up the amps or watts and determine the watt or amp power that is needed to power the lights for...
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    Stereo Upgrade - Battery Question

    hi! I have a 20' Hurricane with a 150hp Yamaha FS. I want to add a 6 channel amp to power the four 60w speakers and one 200w subwoofer. In the configuration the amp will be set up in, it will be outputting 650w RMS, however, I don't think I will ever need to turn it up far enough to utilize that...
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    Looking for a place to acid wash barnacles in St Pete, FL

    so I had some engine problems and a mobile tech was supposed to come out and asked that I lave my boat in the water, then he kept putting it off and then stopped returning my phone calls. I eventually gave up and pulled her out of the water. Now (in addition to the other problems) I have about...
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    Best Cleaning Routine? (new boat owner)

    hello! I purchased my first boat less than a year ago and am having a hard time developing a good cleaning routine that I am happy with. I want to keep the boat covered as much as possible to protect the upholstery, and I want to clean the inside of the boat after each use. However, I am worried...
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    Items to have dealer check during my last warranty service

    Hello! Almost a year ago I purchased a boat and until then I was 100% new to the boating world. The dealer currently has the boat for the 1 year service and to fix some problems with it and I'm curious it anyone has any suggestions for me to ask the dealer to check while they have the boat...
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