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    Why Replace poppet and or t-stat?

    2006 Yama F115 4 stroke Used in salt water but usually fresh water flushed What is the rationale for replacing the poppet or tstat. Poppet is a mechanical valve that should have minimal wear. If no overheating is occuring why would this component need to be replaced? Same with t-stat -...
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    Service Question F115 Cooling system

    My F115TLR Yama has about 109 hrs on it now. Yard wants to do "cooling system service" that replaces the water pump, internal anodes, thermostat. They want $640 for the job. I think that I will do it myself. I notice in their price list that they order a new housing for the waterpump...
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    Transom Extention

    A boat that I'm looking at has a "transom extention". Instead of the outboard being mounted on a bracket to the transom, this extention appears to be mounted to the transom and the motor mounted to it. Exactly what is the benefit of this arrangement vs. the traditional mounting approach...
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    Wiring directions for Yamaha Speedometer

    I have a 2007 Yamaha F115 4 stroke. At a flea market recently, I packed up a Yamaha Speedometer. The guy selling said it came off a 2005 150 and he converted to command link. There isn't any marking on the unit with the exception of 55B stamped in white ink on the back. There are yellow...
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    Best practice wiring

    Should house current be wired to the "hot" terminal of the battery switch. Currently my boat has the house circut directly connected to Battery 1. I'm in the process of rewiring the feed to the console and would like to know what is the optimum arrangement
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    Proper winterization for a Yama F115 4stroke?

    I'm planning to winterize the a Yamaha F115 4 stroke motor myself this fall so this is what I think that I have to do. The motor is just out of the shop from the 10 hour breakin check-up (oil filter, oil change upper & lower) - and I expect to run another 10-15 hours doing fall fishing. I'm...
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    DT 100 Stalls immediately when in gear

    New Fuel Filters 2007 Tuned up 2007 Carbs rebuilt by mechanic spring 2006 Used with no problem whatsoever 2006 The engine starts easily. I have used it with no problem for about 8-10 hours this year. Yesterday ran fine for 30 minutes. Then I put it in neutral. It stalled when put into gear...
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    Shaft Size - what is it & what is right length?

    I have a sailfish 176 - built in the 90's by Seminole. I'm considering a new motor. I don't understand "shaft length". There is a Suzuki DT100 on the boat now. The Yami and Mercs come in either a 20 or 25 inch shaft length. How do I know what is right for me?
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    Waterpump - Suz DT100

    Is it hard to replace the water pump impeller on a Suzuki DT100 - or is that a job best left to a pro? I looked in the Seloc manual and don't see any step-by-step to do it. Anyone out there that did one - how long did it take? <br />The motor is about 5 years old (I only had part of last...
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    Steering cable cleanout

    I noticed after the winter that the steering was really stiff - not that it was ever that easy. How do you go about re-lubing cables - or taking them apart? I seem to remember that some boat yard advertised disassembly some sort of a ream out then new grease and assembly. Any advise would be...
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    De-Winterize Fuel Mixture

    I have a Suzuki DT 100 with an automatic oil injection system. The owner's manual recommends that every year the system is de-winterized with 1 tank (6 gallons) of 50:1 gas/oil mixture in addition to what normally happens with the automatic oil injector. Is this really necessary - or even...
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    VHS Antenna Length

    What antenna length is optimal (or practical) for a VHS radio?
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    Condensation in gauges

    When I uncovered this spring I noticed condensation in my gauges when the sun came out. Anyone know how to get gauges apart or dry them inside?
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    Which kind of battery to buy

    I'm replacing this battery. Should I buy a Marine Starting/Deep Cycle, just a Deep Cycle - or an automotive battery? <br /><br />I have a Suzuki DT100 outboard. Electronics on the boat include a depth finder, VHF radio. - These are used intermittently. The boat is trailered (at least for...
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    Smart Tabs - Where to start?

    I received my Smart Tabs today. When looking at the back of the boat - there isn't a defined chine. <br />The boat is a Sailfish 176. The beam is about 6'6". How from the outside edge do I mount the smart tab?
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