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    Freeze warning - Yamaha F115 4-Stroke question

    Yamaha 2005 F115 4-Stroke on a Stratos 180FS fish/ski, on the trailer and stored outside. It's supposed to freeze tonight 27F, but get back in the 70s this weekend and plan on using it then. Don't want to do a full winterize/dewinterize before then. I blew out the flush line on the motor and...
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    F115 winterizing/spark plugs

    OK, I know winterizing has been beat to death but.....I've decided not to fog my '05 Yamaha F115 4-stroke because a buddy I know and trust said don't do it, it only makes it a headache to start in the spring. We have no ethanol in our gas and I've run fresh gas and stabilizer through the motor...
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    F115 - getting all water out before winter

    My boat with a 2005 Yamaha F115 will be stored outside under a cover this winter. What needs to be done to get all water out before storage in freezing temps? So far I've checked the fuel/water separator and cleaned the filter, changed the lower unit oil, engine oil and filter and topped off...
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    F115 water/fuel separator

    I have a new to me 05 F115 4-stroke Yamaha. The water/fuel separator has a clear housing that threads off with a filter at the top and what looks like a red float at the bottom. I assume if the float is floating that means there is water...correct? If I dump the fuel/water out should I add...
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    bass boat transducer mounting

    I know this has been covered before, but where is the best location for this transom mount transducer on a fiberglass bass boat? It's a Lowrance skimmer type. I can't really take it out and run it looking for a low turbulence area since I have 1 tube of 4200 to seal up under the rub rail...
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    Sealing transom holes/crack

    I just recently purchased a 2005 Stratos 180FS. Had it out twice and both times a couple gallons of water came out the drain when I pulled the plug or pumped out with the bilge. After closer investigation, I found 3 low screws from a previous transducer that had not been sealed. Also found...
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    tire and wheel size

    I purchased a 2005 Stratos 180FS that apparently doesn't have a spare. Before I make the 500+ mile trip to pick it up, can anyone tell me wheel and tire specs so I can get a spare? Thanks for your help.
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