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Recently there was a heated discussion concerning some E-TEC performance data that was posted by member John in Illinois (a dealer). Particularly the issue involved claimed top speeds. Many of us were waiting for information from Bombardier to help clear up the mess. But that thread...
I'm familiar with cavitation and ventilation. But I have an outboard/boat that continues to cause pitting on the blades (back side). It is so bad that on my latest Solas prop it has eaten away part of the aluminum and caused a pit about the size of a dime, in just 50 hours of use. The boat...
I'm not a radio buff. Does anyone make a good marine quality CB radio (waterproof, etc)? And are these on the same frequency as automotive type CB's?<br /><br />I've got VHF's, but want the CB for non-VHF type use while on the water.<br /><br />Thanks.
So what's recommended?<br /><br />I have two 30 gal tanks below a sealed deck. Is it better to run them dry and then switch tanks, or leave a little so I don't slurp up any crud and plug the filters? I have a good filter system and change filters annually. I've been running them dry, not...
Has anyone got any tricks to bleeding the air out of the trim/tilt? It works good, but just makes an "airy" noise up and down.<br /><br />2002 F115 Yamaha.<br /><br />Thanks in advance :) .
Yamaha says my F115 should run between 5000 and 6000 rpm. The motor makes maximum power at 5500. I run 35 mph at 5600 WOT with a 17 pitch prop.<br /><br />So should I be shooting for 6000 with a 15 pitch? Or jump to a 19 pitch more around 5000?<br /><br />5000-6000 seems like a WIDE range...
Does anyone know where I can find the mounting/rigging specs for a new Yamaha F115?<br /><br />I've searched wide and far on-line....and my dealer doesn't know. <br /><br />I'm looking for turning and full tilt dimensions for the splashwell/transom space needed.<br /><br />Any help appreciated...
