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    NY State Registration Sticker Removal

    I have to replace the NY State registration sticker from my new Grady White boat hull and do not want to damage the gel coat while removing last year sticker. Any ideas out there on best way to remove old stickers from gel coat hulls?<br />Ernie :confused:
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    Yamaha 150 HPDI Water Pump Impeller

    I bought a Yamaha 150 HPDI engine in 2001. Looking at the Yamaha parts diagram it appears that replacing the water pump impeller is not a do it yourself repair? Need advice on how often to change water pump impellor and or if I should carry a spare impeller or water pump repair kit for...
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    2002 Yamaha 150 HPDI Spark Plugs

    Does anyone out there know designation of NKG spark plugs Yamaha uses in their new 150 HPDI outboards? :)
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    Grady White Tournament 192 Livewell

    When the livewell pump is turned-off water drains out thru the livewell pump. Does any one know of a check valve that can be installed between the livewell pump out-put and the livewell tank to solve this problem? :confused:
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    NGK Spark Plug BKR6ES11 vs BKR6EKU

    Monarch Products sells these on the web for $1.99 and $5.11 respectively. :confused: Does anyone out there know what the differences are between these two NKG Spark plug part numbers?
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    2002 Yamaha 150 HPDI Spark Plugs

    Does anyone out there know what spark plug replacements are applicable :confused: for this outboard engine and where you can get them on the web?
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    What Free Fall Anchor Windlass is Recommended

    I want to install a free fall anchor winch on my new boat. Which brand shoud I buy? :confused:
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    Outboard motor Dolly

    Does any one know where they sell dollies that will carry a couple hundred pounds with pneumatic or rubber wheels? :confused:
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    Rigging Twin Outboards

    Does any one out there know if twin Mercury 75HP engines can be rigged such that one outboard can be elevated using the power trim so prop is out of the water while the second engine is still being used to propel the boat? :confused:
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    Twin Outboard Equivalent to Single Outboar Engine

    I am in the process of buying a new 21 foot boat which weighs 2300 pounds and has a maximum rating of 200 hp. Have seen test results for the boat I am considering with a 130 hp Honda 4-stroke. I would be satisfied with the performance indicated by this test data but am reluctant to buy a Honda...
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    Honda Parts Availability

    Has any one out there had trouble getting parts for Honda ouboards including their 130 hp 4-stroke? Does any one have experience with getting Honda parts from K-Sports in Kenora, Ontario, Canada? :confused:
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    Mercury Outboard working on V-6 4-Stroke Engines?

    Does any one out there know if V-6 4-Stroke Mercury Outboards will be on the market in the near future? :confused:
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    Mercury 150 hp Classic vs Mercury 150 hp EFI

    What is the consesus out there about carburetors vs fuel injected engines? Carburetors may be less efficient but bet more mechanics know how to deal with them and the cost is a lot less. Also wonder if the new carburetors are more efficient than the old engines used to be?
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    Choosing Mercury 150 Optimax vs 150 EFI

    Both have the same displacement. Differences appear to be in the ignitions (PCM555 Digital Inductive vs Modular CDI w/computer control), alternator systems (60 vs 40 amps), induction systems (2 stage direct fuel injection vs loop charged (EFI)etc. fuel injection), oil injections electronic...
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    What Size Outboard Engine for 20 Foot Boat

    I am in the process of buying a 2000 Explorer Penn Yan boat for fishing inland river waters but would also like my grandchildren to be able to water ski behind the boat. The max hp rating for this boat is 200 hp. The marketing people tell me that a 115 hp 4 stroke will enable this boat to go...
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