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    VRO system question?????

    I have a 2003 yahama 130 2stroke.I'm been trying to figure out why my oil is disappearing from my engine oil tank after the engine is tilted up.theres 3 places it could be going. Either somehow going down the hose to oil pump, thru the intake silencer, or back thru the oil hose to reserve...
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    Oil probelms

    I'm been trying to figure out why my oil is disappearing from my engine oil tank after the engine is tilted up.theres 3 places it could be going. Either somehow going down the hose to oil pump, thru the intake silencer, or back thru the oil hose to reserve tank.what is the little nipple for on...
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    Transducer help

    Installing my fish finder in the next few days and have a few questions. Should the bottom of the transducer be parallel with the bottom of the boat or be 1/8" below the bottom of boat? And also if you were me where would you install the transducer on the boat? Pics are below. Thanks guys for...
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    Ground wire to screw

    I have two flood lights that weren't covered over the winter. Went to turn them in today and got nothing. When I run a wire directly from the ground bus and touch the ring terminal that connected to the light it turns on. Does this mean there is corrosion? The oringal owner ran the ground wire...
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    Battery switch question

    I re wired my wiring and I followed the diagram below. When I went to turn on my lights etc they didn't come on:(. Is my battery switch correct or should the positive wire from fuse block be on the small terminals on battery switch? Thanks
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    Screws broke off in transom

    I was taking my transducer(old) off and the four screws broke off. Should I put 5200 over the holes?
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    Gauges(pics)

    Here are the two gauges I have. The tach is already hooked up. I'm 90% sure it is hooked up to the ignition switch. All three wires are going to the ignition switch. I have posted pics of the two gauges. If you can tell me which wires go where for hooking up the fuel gauge would be apprciated...
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    To start up engine or not?

    I'm on long islNd,ny. Is it too early to crxnk her up or should I wait? Has anyone here de winterized there boats yet and where ard you located. Thanks
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    Bottom paint

    I used anti fouling paint last year. How long does it usually last and can I paint right over it if I have to repaint it. What does everyone prefer to use? Would I have to sand it? Thanks
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    What should I use to clean out my oil tank

    What can I clean my oil tank out with. Inside and out? Thanks
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    Quick question on my switchs(pics)

    I'm working on my electrical system and I was thinking of daisy chaining my switchs. I have 6 push pull switchs. Can I daisy chain them together or I have to run each switch to the fuse panel? Thanks
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    Oil line question

    I need to replace a oil line that cracked. Which oil line can I use? Does it need to be oil resistance or anything? The yamaha oil line is like 75$. I would rather go a cheaper route. Could I use a marine gas line? Any help would be great.
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    Steering issues?

    I'm having a problem with my steering. It's very hard to turn to the left but the right is ok. What could be wrong? Any tips on testing cables,motor, steering wheel? It's a 2003 yamaha 130. Thanks
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    Humminbird 598si mount question(pics)

    I bought a fish finder from a friend at the end of the last year. I just realized it might be missing a mounting bracket. Is there anything I'm missing? Also where would be a good spot on the boat to mount it? There probably will be a kicker motor mounted on the right side. Should I remove my...
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    What are these on my switch panel?pics

    I wanted to see if anyone could tell me what these are on my switch panel. It looks to be some outlet for something. Also there is that black thing that looks like a rolo. What are these and if you look at the switchs I have can they be taken apart so I can take them out of the wood panel? Thanks
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    Push pull switchs

    I been having a problem with my switchs. I took them out of the boat so I could take a look. On the back of the switch there are 3 terminals. Should there be a certain way to hook it up? Example should one terminal be for the battery and the other 2 for the device? When I connect each terminal...
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    Differences between these switch panel

    I'm going to make some improvements on my electrical system. I want to buy a new switch panel and fuse panel. When I was looking I ran into these panels. the one with the fuses and switchs, can i just run the wire from the panel to my lights directly or does it need to goto a fuse panel? Thanks
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    Gas tank problems

    My gas tank had some old stale gas in it with a lot of water. So I pumped most of it with a hand pump and got most of it out.theres a little bit left in there. How can I get the test out? It's a 50 gallon tank and about a 2-2 1/2 foot deep and has a 6inch diameter hole that I can reach to the...
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    Engine oil tank draining

    My 2003 yamaha txrb 2 stroke is having oil problems. Whenever the engine is put up the oil drains out of the engine oil tank. At the end of last season I had to goto the boat 2-3 hours before I was planning to go out in order for me to have a full oil tank. Thinking that the oil is draining and...
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    reef anchor

    Re: reef anchor Someone on another forum made this, he gave instructions i u neees
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