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Congratulations I own a 2009 275 Tournament Hardtop w/single 350 Yamaha. Took delivery last April. This is a very comfortable excellent riding boat. You will be very happy with your choice. If you have any other questions let me know. Good Luck! ron t

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factory tour I own a 2009 275 Tournament Hardtop with single 350 Yamaha.I am very happy with this boat. The quality is generally good, the ride, design. layout,handeling are excellent,and most of all the excellent service offered by the Grady White Company.However, I must agree with...

Has anyone used Synthetic Oil on a yamaha 4 stroke. The manuel makes no mention of it. I would think it is better for the engine as it does not break down as easily as the recommended yamaha lube. Thanks for any input. ron t

According to the Yamaha service manuel, they are on the exhaust joint,cylinder head,cylinder block,regulator cover,thermostst cover,crankcase cover and exhaust guide. ron t

Ron, Thanks for the info. ron t

I have a Yamaha 350 2009 on my 275 Tournament . I have the 2 external zincs that sit in the water changed anually. Does anyone have experience regarding when to change the other many engine mounted internal zincs. Thanks, ron t

Thanks all for your help. ron t

I just launched my new 275 Tournament with a 350 Yamaha, and need some advise. The manuel says to use Ring Free in the fuel to avoid Carbon build-up. What about a fuel additive. This is my first outboard, and in my inboards I always used Star Tron. Is it o.k to use Ring Free and Star Tron in the...

Thanks Tashmoo, I really appreciate your input. ron t

Hello all, I just purchased a new 275 Tournament Hardtop with a 350 Yamaha. I am coming down from a larger twin screw inboard. How does the boat handle in docking situations. Some on this site say a singe is hard to steer in reverse. Is this true, and if so, why. Any other comments on this boat...