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    X66 idle speed has decreased

    2000 200hp Saltwaterseries 2 stroke sx200 . It appears that the idle speed has lowered a bit on its own. PM work that I have done in the past few years. New diaphragm style fuel pumps. Cleaned vst filter (looked perfect but cleaned it anyway) ,new fuel water sep every season. Tstats, New plugs...
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    Are Yamaha fuel filters universal?

    Well said!! Thanks guys,I was just trying to save myself some time ordering it online since no local Yammy dealers near me. I saved the one from previous change so I can ck that # . BTW you can get OEM parts from Walmart.com so the sarcastic remark about getting it from Walmart is bs. Charlie
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    White gelcoat restoration

    I have had several white gelcoat boats and have got them polished up extremely well. Post a pic if you can because a lot depends on what shape the gelcoat is in. If you are lucky, the previous owner just put layers of "miracle cures" onto the gelcoat and never actually tried to polish it.Thas a...
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    Yamaha SX200 fuel filter replacement universal?

    Thanks, and no I dont know the part number.I have to take a look at the old one.I have replaced it before and although I dont have the old one in front of me I am pretty sure this is what it looked like. Charlie
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    Are Yamaha fuel filters universal?

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/GHmarine-Fuel-Filter-Element-for-Yamaha-outboard-F-150-200-225-250-HP-Outboard-65L-24563-00/3113971678 2000 200hp Saltwater series. SX200 port side engine filter.Lots of listings for these filters but all look identical.Anyone know if they are all the...
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    Cleaning mold and mildew from vinyl seats

    You can try a high potency vinegar soak overnight and a soft brush while rinsing.It wont be perfect but will be better. Charlie
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    Cleaning mold and mildew from vinyl seats

    When using a bleach product(which work great for mold and mildew) ,an absolute MUST is to saturate the stitching with a hose and water before you begin the cleaning.No more than a minute later the stitching MUST be rinsed thoroughly,saturated to get as much bleach out of the threads.If you dont...
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    Yamaha SX200 fuel filter replacement universal?

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/GHmarine-Fuel-Filter-Element-for-Yamaha-outboard-F-150-200-225-250-HP-Outboard-65L-24563-00/3113971678. Are these filters universal ? They all look identical but listings are for F200,SX250 etc. I can post a pic if this is not viewable, Filter is on port side of...
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    Planted Peppermint seeds and got this??It aint Peppermint

    Yep!!!! Thats it for sure!!! Thanks Mike. And yes it is poisonous
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    Planted Peppermint seeds and got this??It aint Peppermint

    Hoping someone recognizes it. I'm assuming someone packaged seeds incorrectly.....I guess???
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    Planted Peppermint seeds and got this??It aint Peppermint

    Now it's got what look like blueberries. See pic. Still can't figure out what seeds were in the peppermint seed envelope
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    Constant drain of 1 of 2 batteries

    Still not draining, Can't understands that but let me leave well enough alone for right now.......I guess
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    Need advise on wax cleaner

    What is there color that you are trying to restore?
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    Constant drain of 1 of 2 batteries

    I have a battery meter with my breaker panel, been checking
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    Planted Peppermint seeds and got this??It aint Peppermint

    There are what we're green berries that recently turned like blueberries. Nothing about this is Peppermint, not ever the scent of the leaves. Anyone know what this is??? Charlie
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