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    Another Smart Tab Benefit?

    Do you think Smart Tabs will lift the stern some even in a static condition such as launching the boat? Maybe it's my imagination it just seems like my boat is easier to launch now then it was and I don't have to back in as far at the ramp I use. The grade does vary on our ramp however and maybe...
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    Will Leakdown Test.....

    show a bad head gasket that is allowing cooling water to get into the oil? Have water in the oil and trying to figure out where it is coming from. The leak down test indicates all is very good and tight in the cylinders but don't know if that's conclusive. Any help on where to look and what to...
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    Sources for Water Intrusion in Oil

    2001 F115 Yamaha. 270 Hours. Water is getting into the oil from somewhere. I think more then from condensation. Changed the thermostat. Did a leakdown test and everything looks real tight. All four cylinders are less the 15%. Closer to 10% if that even. Compression at 180 in all cylinders. I...
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    Timing Belt Tensioner Question

    Have 2001 F115 Yamaha and am getting set to change the timing belt. Wondering about the purpose of that spring that goes from the tensioner bracket to the cowling bracket. It's certainly not strong enough to provide the tension needed on the belt and besides the bolt that mounts the tensioner...
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    Purchasing Yamaha Parts

    I like to support folks that provided a service so before I go to my local Yamaha dealer to buy some parts, ( I do support them as well) is there a recommended supplier on line anybody would recommend? Looking for a timing belt, impeller kit etc. Didn't see those at the Iboats marine store but...
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    Matco Flywheel holder

    I was doing a search for ideas on a flywheel holder for my '01 F115 as I am getting prepared to change out the timing belt. It only has 270 hours but it's 7 years old so I figure it should be done. I see a thread Rodbolt states that Matco makes a good tool for that purpose and wonder if this is...
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    Compression Test Without Open Throttle

    I know a compression test does not tell you everything you might not want to know but that aside, what's the story with a compression test with out having a wide open throttle? I had my wife looking over my shoulder tapping her toes because we had to be somewhere so I didn't take the time to...
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    F115 Thermostat Gasket/Sealant?

    Pulled the thermostat on my Yamaha F115 last night. (2002) I'm going to put a new one in but don't see any gasket and didn't look like any sealant was used. It would seem like there should be somethere there right? Thanks.
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    Question on 115 Thermosat Specs

    Looking at my Seloc manual and wondering why on the 115 motor only the call out for the thermostat is 122-140 degrees. The 75 to 100 hp motors all call out a 140-158 thermostat. The overheat thermoswitch for all of those are the same at 140-118. This is related to another post I wrote a couple...
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    Salt-Away Flush

    Does anyone here use this product for flushing their outboard? Any comments? Thanks
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    Making Oil (old story-new player)

    Got a 2002 115 Yammy 4 stroke. 17.5 Smokercraft Bought the boat 6 months ago. Has 275 hours on the meter and runs great. WOT right on the high side of 6000. Here's how I use it. Run out to my fishing grounds which takes about 20 to 30 minutes depending on where I'm going. Always run it between...
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    Transom Replacement in Alum Hull

    So, I was just in the process of installing my Smart Tabs and when drill the holes for the upper mount I had some water come out. Not much but it was there. I'm looking down the road at having to fix this so looking for information on the scope of the job, etc. Boat is a 17'6" Smokercraft. 2001...
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    Ring Free with Stabilizer?

    I'm not at home to verify what fuel stabilizer I'm using other then I know it's a Yamaha product and I add the amount to the fuel when I fill up recommended for usage, not storage. (I try not to go over a month with out taking the boat out) Read about ringfree and wondering if I should be...
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    Newbie Prop Question

    I'm a new boat owner with a 17.5 Smokercraft powered by a F115 Yamaha. I'm at work and don't rememeber what prop is on there but with just myself and one other person it seems to be fine and WOT gives me about 5800+ rpm. I took my kids out Christmas day which included 2 daughters that are in the...
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    Delayed Flush

    Merry Christmas to all you folks! Yesterday my kids were over and twisted my arm for a boat ride. Got back in and I was starting my flushing routine on the Yamaha's 8 and 115 4 strokes. Just had started and we lost electrical power. We are on a community well so had to stop. Power is restored...
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    Benefit of Smart Tabs on my Boat

    I have an aluminum 17.5 Smokercraft Stealth with a F115 Yamaha. Boat does great in small chop but wouldn't mind improving the ride some in a little heavier chop. I'm a Puget Sound guy. Would the smart tabs do that do you think? Being aluminum it's pretty light so I wonder if how much affect they...
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    Bunk Slicks tougher on paint?

    Recently bought a 02 17.5 Smokercraft and the carpet on the bunks is showing some wear. Was thinking about replacing it with UHMW but a freind of mine thinks it might be a little rougher on my painted aluminum hull. Thanks in advance for the input.
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    Weighing Question

    I want to get the real weight of my boat and trailer. I live on an island that costs me about $60 round trip on the ferry to tow the boat across. Plenty of options on the mainland to weigh but all we have here is the county dump. For $12.50 I can weigh in and out but it's not a good place to...
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    Run In Neutral when flushing?

    Have a 115 4 stroke and a 8 hp 4 stroke both with the hose connections for flushing statically I guess you'd say. Even though I've been assured by lots of folks that that works fine I want to be able to attach some ears and do a flush that way as well. Even if it's to just warm up the oil for an...
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    Extend the dooger?

    I don't know what else you call it. Anyway the boat ramp close to home I'm using is not a very steep angle and I have to go up to the drums almost on my Tacoma. That's with 16" wheels. I'd rather not have to do that and what I'm thinking of as a solution is buying another dooger and ball and...
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