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    Alabama dock fire

    I hope non of our members have been effected by the fire in Alabama, And our hopes and prayers go out to those that have been
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    Yamaha Aux charging port

    I know this subject has been around before but I have a question that needs another opinion because I've debated myself so much that I lost all sense. Twin 2006 Yamaha 250 4 stroke I'm going from 2 batt. to 4 batt.(I know over kill, more weight, etc.)I want to use the Aux charging ports for the...
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    Tilt and trim motor runs but nothing happens

    2006 LF250TXR Yamaha here's what's going on, when I push the switch the motor runs but nothing happens, if I use the manual release valve and move the motor then tighten the valve then it will work(full up and full down) until I put it full down and leave it sit then back to the same problem...
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    270 Coastal Windshield

    Well today I made repairs to the cabin door on my 2002 Wellcraft 270 Coastal, The door works great but in the prosses of finishing I somehow managed to break the port side curved windshield glass. I contacted Taylor Made and they would be very happy to sell my a new piece of glass if I can give...
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    Sunshine Skyway

    Thinking about going down to the skyway fishing pier never been there in all the years I've lived in the Tampa area has anyone fished from the piers? I should probably just go by boat but it's a 3 1/2 hr run one way
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    Rule 1500 bilge pump

    Ok here's the thing I have this rule 1500 automatic pump in the aft bilge and it works as it suppose to witch means it cycles on every 2 1/2 min. to check for water it runs for 1 sec. then turns of and then back on in 2 1/2 min. and so on you get the point. This is the most annoying thing that I...
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    Yamaha 250 4 stroke 2006 temp gauge

    is it possible to get a gauge that actually shows you what the temp of the engine really is or am I stuck with just a high temp alarm? I have a 270 coastal with twin 250s on it I have had it about a year or so now and I don't like the fact that I can't see what's really going on.
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    AL hard top

    Has anyone out there had this problem, the welds on joints the support for my hard top have developed stress cracks. It's a Wellcraft 270 Coastal 2002 so it's 17-18 yrs old any way the question is after I pull it off do I send it off to be rewelded or do you think I can braze it (using an AL rod...
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    Cabin door

    I'm Looking for some info on the cabin sliding door on my 02 wellcraft 270 Coastal, seems something is broken or off the track because I have to us my foot and hands to hold the door in just the right position to open and close it. Just want to have an idea before I take half the cockpit apart...
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    Stiff Throttle plates

    Anyone out there ever use one of those kits to put new bushings in/on tbi throttle plates. Mine have gotten really stiff and I'm not in the mood to spend Big Buck on new TBI units If these can be repaired. IN case it matters there on Volvo Penta 5.7L GSI PWTR 1999/2016 (Repowered)
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    Kohler generator

    Wasn't quit sure where to ask this so I'll start here. I have a Kohler 5E/4EF gen in my 2000 Larson 330 Cabrio, It use to work great. Some how this evil the is getting the best of me. When you hit the start switch it turns over and seems to run till you let go of the button then it dies. I...
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    DP-SM tilt hose

    I could use a little help here. I've got a 2000 Larson Cabrio with twin 5.7 GSI PWTR engines and DP-SM outdrives. I've been trying to look up the part # for the hoses that run from the block behind the gimbal housing to the tilt rams and the part # for the rams. Problem comes in when I try to...
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    Volvo Penta spark plug wires

    Just finished repowering my 2000 Larson 330 Cabrio ( twin 5.7 GSI W/dp-sm) and i'm trying to come up with 2 things, 1st need some suggestions on spark plug wires. Belden used to make a pretty good marine set but don't any more and the local people what me to make them from a roll of cable. I was...
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    5.7gsi 2000 larson 330 cabrio steering

    I've got a steering fluid leak and need to remove the acctuator. i need to find a scymatic please help!
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