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    First startup of the year question

    I'm going to start my 2 stroke yamaha 130 up for the first time this year. Do I just start it up or do I need to do anythin special. I used fogging oil after last season. Thanks
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    Winterize questions

    I have a 2003 yamaha 130 txrb. I'm going to winterize my boat tomorrow. I have seen a few people use antifreeze? Is it worth using antifreeze for precaution? I was going to run the antifreeze (gallon or so) the. Right before it empties was going to shoot the fogging oil. Is this right thing to...
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    Shrink wrap question

    Is it possible to reuse shrink wrap? I'm trying to decide if I want to shrink wrap my boat for the first time. Has anyone ever reused theres? If you can reuse how should I go about doing this? I have a 20 ft center console. I was thinking maybe I could put a 2x4 in between my over lap and not...
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    How to winterize a yamaha

    I have a 2003 yamaha txrb outboard. Are there any links for a step by step or anyone be able to tell me how to do it? I would like to try and save money and learn how to do it myself.thanks
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    Shrink wrap question

    This will be my first time wintering a boat. I wanted to know how much is shrink wrap per foot? Can you buy it by the foot any where(if so what store or website)? Is it worth it to buy all the supplies and do it myself? What is a fair price for someone to wrap a 20ft center console? Thanks guys...
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    How much would a Grady white weigh?

    I bought a winch today and its weight max is 8000 pounds. Would this be enough for a 1975 Grady white center consoles. Is there any where on a boat where the weight of the boat is written? Thanks
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    2003 yamaha 130 oil leaking

    I'm having two problems with my oil system. One is the engine tank takes a really long time to fill up. I have to leave the key to the on postion for about 2 hours for it to fill. Another problem is sometimes when I know the tank was full the day before, then the next day the oil is in between...
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    Does anyone have a raymarine a series fishfinder?

    I'm looking into purchasing a Raymarine fishfinder A70d. I wanted to try and get some reviews. How are they? Any problems? Any cool features? What do you mainly use it for? And just overall review.how much did you pay for it? Thanks guys
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    2003 yamaha txrb slow oil fill

    My remote oil tank is slowly pumping oil to engine mounted tank. I want to check the screens/filter on tanks. I'm going to have to remove the remote tank in order to get to pump/fikter. This will be my first time doing this! Is there anything that i need to do other then basically take off...
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    2003 yamaha txrb 130

    I'm having problems with my oil pump or system. I hear the pump pumping but its not filling up. Can the pump pump if the engine is all the way up on its clamp. Whenever I park my boat at my slip and then go out the next time the engine oil tank is empty. I can't see it leaking. When is the pump...
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    Long Island sound fishing/ tides

    I'm trying to understand good times to go out fishing. High tide is going to be at 12:33am. So is it true that there will be a slack tide for about a hour or two after 12:33(which aren't good times to fish)? Then from about 2:33am would be the time to start fishing? Also Would it be best to fish...
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    1975 johnson 6hp water grommet install

    I need to replace my top water grommet and I'm having a really hard time getting it to seat. I first tried to put the grommet on the the water tube to see if i could install both at the same time and it wouldn't go in because of the ears sticking out. I then used a 16inch screwdriver passed the...
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    Thermostat question

    I have a 1975 johnson 6hp and i replaced my t stat and don't know if the seal should be on top or bottom of tstat? Also if you look at the pic the water in my bucket seems really dirty like theres oil leaking. Is this normal?
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    1975 johnson 6hp water cooling

    I got my motor to start after fixing a few things and now i have water exiting this drain hole. Is there a chance the previous owner routed the water to come out this hole? I was told it should only come out of the water/exhause hole.
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    1975 johnson 6hp starting problems

    I had the engine running when I first got it about a month ago. Realized she needed a water pump and thermostat replacement. So took off lower unit and replaced the pump and thermostat. After i finally got the L/U back on i tried to start her up and it didnt start up. I checked for compression...
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    2003 yamaha txrb

    How many ounces does the engine oil have to be used in order for the oil pump to start pumping?thanks
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    Having problems after water pump install

    I have a 1975 johnson 6 hp. Before i changed the water pump and thermostat it started right up. I put it all back together and she won't start up. Could I"be messed anything up in the process of changing the water pump. The impeller was really tight but i don't think that would have done...
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    1975 johnson 6hp water pump

    I'm trying to get the lower unit back on and boy is this tricky. When I get the driveshaft up in the hole, i try to spin the prop to align the pin and the prop only spins half way. Should it be in reverse? Please anyone out there that an give me some pointers. Thanks
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    Water pump install on 1975 johnson 6jp

    I'm installing new water pump tomorrow on my 1975 johnson 6hp. Any1 have any tips on getting the lower unit on. Seems like its going to be tricky to connect shift rod, water tube and drive shaft. Is there a correct order to do it? And is it hard to get the driveshaft up and connected with that...
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    Flushing my 1975 johnson 6hp

    I have my lower unit off and I want to run fresh water thru the cooling system, on another forum a gentleman told me to run a hose thru it. In order to do that do i need a special attachment. And how so I so that. Should I just run a hose thru the thermostat and water tube from under exhaust...
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