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    Engine oil alarm, not priming

    It's been years since I had a two stroke but isn't there a tiny filter between the tank and the pump.
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    Found a wooden/brass boat hook. Old?

    I agree, it does look like a window closer thing I remember from elementary school days.
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    Scratched brand new boat

    Now you won't be as upset when you get the next scratch.
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    Fuel Gauge Stopped Working on my Boat

    Do you know what caused the short and have you fixed it?
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    Yamaha 115 (2003) leaking water

    do this
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    Vhf antenna question

    I agree with Alldodge 100%. Connection looks like a cold solder job. Tune the radio to a weather channel to get an idea on the reception. This will only tell you that your radio is receiving but like alldoge said you'll need either a swr meter or a thru line watt meter to check the forward and...
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    Boat Tarp Material?

    My sunbrella cover still looks good after 18 years.
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    Jabsco 37010 not pumping water in

    Does the pump sounds like it's working? Just wondering if it has a steady 12volts.
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    Adding Distilled water to battery. what qualifies as distilled?

    You better filter out the dirt first.
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    No Power No Start

    Brake out a voltmeter and start tracing voltages. Does anything power up? Did this problem start on it's own or was there any work performed on the boat recently?
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    Bunk Boards or Guide Poles?

    I agree with JASinIL2006
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    Short circuit

    Start tracing the main wiring to the motor and find the blown fuse.
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    Need help with my situation

    Curious, where in Cali?
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    Filling Holes

    I was going thru my epoxy stash and found a brand new tube of JB Weld Water Weld. Is this stuff as good as the marine tex?
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    Filling Holes

    Thanks guys, I never thought about the screw thing.
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    Filling Holes

    I'm going to remove my transom mount transducer. I don't have any 5200 can I use marine grade 2 part epoxy to fill in the holes? I was thinking of gobering up some toothpicks with the epoxy and packing the holes. Is that better than trying to fill the holes with just epoxy?
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    2014 Yamaha F115LA with 50 hours?

    fire it up.
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    VHF antenna

    Mount the antenna on a metal, not plastic, ratchet mount and use a bungee cord to secure it when laid down while towing if it starts to flap around.
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    Lower gearcase on 2005 f150

    sounds like you're making good progress. hopefully you found the problem.
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    any tire preference for vans at the boat ramp?

    I carry a couple of 2' x 6' pieces of carpet in my truck. If needed I lay it, or them, in front on the rear tires for extra grip on slippery ramp pavement.
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