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    seasick reacted to family affair's post in the thread Yamaha F150 troubles with Like Like.
    I've been zapped more than once from a plug wire. Slow learner I guess. What's the preferred method to pull wires on a running engine...
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    Be careful mixing chemicals like chlorine bleach with other cleansers. It's best not to mix any cleanser with another. 4200 and 5200...
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    You didn't mention how old the caulk is ( original to the hull year) but the caulks generally have a mildewcide that over time looses...
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    seasick replied to the thread Yamaha F150 troubles.
    Start the motor, run at around 1200 revs in neutral and pull off and reconnect one spark plug wire at a time. Listen and see if the...
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    seasick replied to the thread 1996 Grady gel coat touch up.
    You can get gel coat in the original color from Spectrum Color. That said, it won't match since yours in most likely faded. Matching...
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    seasick replied to the thread Water in gulfstream.
    How is it stored when out of the water. There will always be some flow of rain water into the bilge. Common areas for water to leak in...
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    seasick replied to the thread Water in gulfstream.
    Do you get water when the boat is not used? If so do you get water all the time or mostly after a rain event?
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    seasick replied to the thread New Batteries.
    I am not so sure it is the switch. One battery worked before you replaced both batteries and now neither works? Turn the switch to BOTH...
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    seasick replied to the thread 12v or 24 system.
    Well at least you are not crazy
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    seasick replied to the thread New Batteries.
    There should be a battery cable connecting the negative terminals of both batteries together. You may have left it disconnected.
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    I have an electronic copy of the S250 1999 manual. If you post or message me with your email info, I will try to send it. The file is 12...
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    Is that the correct model number?
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    My advice is to spend most of your time looking for issues with the hull and mechanical things and assume that the engine has major...
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    seasick replied to the thread ignition protection.
    One thing not mentioned is that the new motors may draw more current than the old motors did when cranking. In that case, it is possible...
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    seasick replied to the thread ignition protection.
    The issue is voltage drop on the accessory buss. That can be related to many things, the more common being weak batteries (a load test...