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Wash wash wash that salt.....

Last post by peterbo3 « Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:56 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Tue Sep 07, 2010 4:52 pm
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Thoughts?

Big tub, or a 1/2 of a 55 gallon drum, fill with water and and let outboards run for awhile in the solution. Not all that sure the over...

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Get a deeper flush tank. Those alarms are going off for a reason. :soap: :soap: :soap: :soap:

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Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:56 am
Honda 225 engine cooling problem

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by Sculpin » Sat May 17, 2008 12:52 am
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I've got a 2005 Honda 225 on the back of the Sculpin. 2nd trip out my son noticed it wasn't pissing out the indicator hole. No alarm came on and she...

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BIG W.....I think we have a bogy in the mix. Was this last post a spammer?

Location Nazi on spammer detail. :sarge: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Sculp,

-you...

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Tue Sep 07, 2010 4:40 pm
Honda Tachometer issue !

Last post by MacCTD « Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:10 am
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by Occams Razor » Wed Aug 04, 2010 8:04 pm
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Hi All !

Thought I would post this to see if anyone has anyone had a problem like this. This past weekend I started to notice that

my Tach was...

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I purchased a new Teleflex tach and attempted to install it yesterday, could not get it to work. I tried the setting that was listed on the...

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Mon Aug 30, 2010 11:10 am
WOW...California problemos?

Last post by Chaps « Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:15 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Fri May 21, 2010 12:18 pm
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Check this thread out:

What the hell is a fuel tank polishing? I know on small Motor cycle tanks, you can epoxy coat the inside, as my dad has on...

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Fuel polishing is typically thought of as a method of cleaning up a load of crappy diesel in a larger motor yacht, not sure what that guy means (not...

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Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:15 am
1998 250 Yamaha - Available?

Last post by Challenge « Mon May 10, 2010 5:25 pm
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by Challenge » Mon May 10, 2010 8:31 am
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Hello All,

Not sure if this is the right place to post?

I think that I have sold my Grady...never wax a boat again!!! :beer:

The gentleman who is...

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Goes in the for sale forum.

Which one, It's bigger than a rod but not a whole boat that's why I wasn't sure.

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Mon May 10, 2010 5:25 pm
250 HP Suzuki expert

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Mon May 03, 2010 6:44 am
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by cptom » Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:09 pm
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Hoping there is a Suzuki expert here before I take mine to the dealer. Not that I don't trust dealers :rotfl:

During a charter yesterday, the no...

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And time to put more hrs on that boat.......350? Dang Tom, if we do a meet & greet I think you'll have to come on down here.
Mines at about 1000 plus...

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Mon May 03, 2010 6:44 am
Protecting Motor While Welding

Last post by mojomizer « Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:05 pm
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by keith » Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:03 pm
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In the past while doing any welding on my boat I have always tried to put the ground clamp as close to the place I am welding as possible, making...

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Look forward to your launching report.

Mark
2325 Wa Pacificskiff

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Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:05 pm
what motors

Last post by Occams Razor « Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:37 pm
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by Jewel » Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:32 am
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Gid day all

what motors do you guys run? on size of boat also?

i have a 21f with a 225 Verado, love to have a 300hp on the back of it thou
:D...

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Hi All !

Work on all types 2strokes and 4 strokes. I agree that 4 strokes are the way to go hands down. We will have to see how the EPA screw...

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Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:37 pm
Yamaha Oil Filter

Last post by keith « Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:35 pm
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by keith » Sat Feb 13, 2010 6:37 pm
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Anybody know why my owner's manual says that I need to take my F50 to a dealer to have the oil filter changed? I can't imagine its any different than...

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Thanks Alloy Toy. I kind of figured they were probably trying to keep the work for themselves and was planning on changing it myself. I'll have to...

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Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:35 pm
Yamaha releases NEW line of 4 Strokes

Last post by welder « Sat Jan 30, 2010 7:50 pm
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by welder » Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:36 pm
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Check this link out :thumbsup:

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One more test post

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Sat Jan 30, 2010 7:50 pm
NEW SCANIA MARINE ENGINES

Last post by Occams Razor « Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:26 pm
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by nabeelah » Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:54 pm
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Getting news that after the industrial engines that will be be introduced from Sept 2010,Marine engines will follow suit from 2011 with the EGR/SCR...

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I worked with Scania truck diesels for years. They are fine engines. They were very simple and easy to work on.

The injector pressures back then...

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Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:26 pm
FWC Outboard !

Last post by oldflathead « Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:09 am
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by Occams Razor » Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:51 pm
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Hello All !

I had this idea kicking around in my head of FWC a outboard. Well a tinkering buddy that loves to Mod big Mercs asked me to
give him my...

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I have been making this modification on the old flatheads , (inboard Universal Atomic Fours, built from 1946 to 1978) for several years. I add an...

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Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:09 am
used outboard motor warrenty plans????????????

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:43 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:21 am
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Used outboard motor warrenty plans???

Example:
I have a used 2-3 year old outboard motor. I want to check out more warrenty for it after factory...

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We're available by appointment - I'm usually there a couple of days a week at this point - weekends also available!

We have a V23HT and a V26ST on...

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Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:43 am
4 Cycle Engine Owner/ Missing / Idle Problems

Last post by welder « Mon Aug 24, 2009 12:19 pm
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by Occams Razor » Thu May 28, 2009 2:05 pm
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Hello All !

I will try from now on to make my post more readable, sorry. I get going and the next thing I know a short novel.

Anyhow poking...

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Merlin, VERY happy to hear that , job well done . :highfive:

Now...................Where are the pictures ?

:mrgreen:

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Mon Aug 24, 2009 12:19 pm
MA Anglers Beware !

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:37 pm
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by Occams Razor » Tue Jul 14, 2009 5:50 pm
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Hi All !

Guys it may be time to start thinking about purchasing a kit to measure the methanol in our fuel. I recieved a call from a gentleman today...

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MY NEXT TRUCK WILL BE DIESEL, AND IF ALL GOES WELL SO WILL MY NEXT HONDA (?)

I just don't believe that an ounce or two of STABILL ethanol buster is...

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Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:37 pm
HONDA "SLACKERS" LIKE ME....

Last post by NUKE « Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:28 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:35 pm
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hey ya'll.........the official Product tester here again.

Just got done talking Armstrong deck plates in Pacific boats on the about your alloy...

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Park it out side that car port ( made for cars ) and let some nice fresh rain rinse off that console every day and let the rain wash your troubles...

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Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:28 am
What the heck is that ticking?????????

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Thu May 28, 2009 6:44 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Fri May 30, 2008 7:52 pm
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I have to be the most unlucky person in the world who counts on an outboard motor.

I've had a Suzuki 140 lower unit strip all the gears heading out...

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Good post,

But one hint for easier reading is to break into paragraphs, via double spacing.

I've been doing over 1200 words a day for many, many...

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Thu May 28, 2009 6:44 am
Here's a good question for you Guru's

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Thu May 21, 2009 9:26 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Wed May 20, 2009 9:09 pm
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OUTBOARD MOTOR EXTENDED WARRENTIES.

EXAMPLE:

me

Honda 225 factory warrenty till October 2011 (total 5 years)

anyone familiar with purchasing...

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Shade Tree'in.......yeah Pete. I guess that's an option.

Yep, I've literally hung outboards off of a tree branch before, just to change the cable...

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Thu May 21, 2009 9:26 am
going to try an ETEC

Last post by capeannfisherman « Sun May 10, 2009 1:16 pm
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by capeannfisherman » Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:38 am
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My 1991 Johnson 20 on my 1980 16' loanstar is finally going to be replaced. The 20 still starts every time and runs all day with never a problem, but...

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New ETEC has been installed. A great little motor. Faster then the 30 Johnson I had on there before and seems to have much more torque. It's able to...

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Sun May 10, 2009 1:16 pm
Yanmar 370hp Block Heater?

Last post by spoiled one « Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:09 pm
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by amfboats » Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:39 pm
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Hi Guys

Looking for a point in the right direction, we are building this AMF QRV 750 Jet RIB for a NZ Coastguard Unit and they would like a block...

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How about something like this:
It hooks into the engines cooling system I believe. I talked with a guy via e-mail that was going to use it with his...

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Last post by spoiled one
Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:09 pm
Volvo Penta D3

Last post by zumpen « Sat Feb 07, 2009 2:29 pm
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by zumpen » Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:06 pm
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Hi.

Here is a real Swedish power-plant, Volvo Penta D3. 5-cylinder diesel, up to 190 HP, and high torque from low rev. Duo-prop option. Very...

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Hi Scott.

Sorry if I missunderstood your questions....

The only issue when it comes to maintenance could be draining the oil? But isn't it custom...

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Sat Feb 07, 2009 2:29 pm
Need quick advice on Yamaha 2-stroke!

Last post by welder « Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:15 pm
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by Merlin » Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:56 am
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Hello all -

I'm hoping for some quick advice. I've come into possession of a 2005 Yamaha 75hp 2 stroke with very low hours. Only thing is it has...

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Merlin, that's the way to do it , it will come back around to ya.

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Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:15 pm
Smog on Boat motors

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:12 pm
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by welder » Sat Nov 22, 2008 3:03 pm
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It's coming , Cat's. on out OB's .

I haven't read if it's just 4 strokes or ALL out boards.

I can see it now , The year is 2012 and were talking ,...

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I love my outboard.............This is a test post

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Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:12 pm
HONDA WATER PUMP

Last post by JETTYWOLF « Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:21 am
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by JETTYWOLF » Fri Nov 14, 2008 2:59 pm
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Okay, who's up to the task of scanning from their manual, for the directions of how to change a water pump on a 2006 Honda 225?

It has to be...

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Thanks Guys,

Scott, yeah Welder has the the big time Honda shop manuals and they run about $200, but my dad says, I've ripped everything from...

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Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:21 am
Honda missing...

Last post by IN2DEEP « Sun Aug 17, 2008 1:19 am
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by Merlin » Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:14 am
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Hi all,

Been out fishing a bunch. Water is up close to 80 degrees now and crystal clear. Football tuna are running up to about 15 pounds - hoping...

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Merlin,
Glad you got it running good again :P

Thank you for getting back on what was causing the miss and the cure. I'm sure it will help someone...

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Sun Aug 17, 2008 1:19 am

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