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This document is handy for a lot of devices https://defender.com/assets/pdf/ancor/abyc-wire-color-chart.pdf I read it. I read it again. Seriously, I don't see colors all that well and those two wires might be red. More importantly, if those two wires are crimped together, they are not sender...

I also store my curtains with pieces of old bed sheets in-between the panels. The goal for storage to not have the clear plastic in contact with other clear plastic or lay on top of a zipper or other things that can scratch. If possible lay panels flat. The panels can be rolled sometimes. Just...

There is a factory option for wide side t-top curtains. Doesn't cover the back but does close in the sides a bit

Welcome and congratulations on the boat!

Better fuel consumption is likely but that will take a heck of a long time normally to justify the cost of new motors. Weight and trim is another factor. Generally 4 strokes will be heavier (although some motors not by a lot) Your fuel economy right now is pretty good for those motors. If you...

Pink is the main tank sender. Pink/White I think is the sender wire for the AUX tank if that is equipped. Both wires if two tanks, go to a switch to the helm that selects which signal to send to the fuel gauge. If you have one tank, the second sender wire is not used. Neither is the selector...

I believe the F250 is an interference design.

It will give you peace of mind if you change the belt. Your post does raise an interesting question though. Yamaha doesn't specify a time frame, just hours of operation. So if you had a very low hour motor would you be as inclined to change the belt based on age alone? I tend to replace most...

Having you current injectors checked and cleaned may be the better approach. I tend to stay away from non original parts. If the price seems too good, that is a red flag.

The 5 year spec doesn't sound right to me. My service manual only specifies hours. I guess the real questions is how accurate are your hour engine hour numbers ( 700 est)? If 5 years was the requirement, you would be on your fourth bely with 2 years to go till next service. See if you can look...

Oops. You folks are correct and I was wro....., Well you know. When I went back to the 1939 network issue I encountered It wasn't the MFD that couldn't support the two networks. It was a VHF radio that had both ports but only one could be active. You are on your toes:)

That is true but note that the MFD can not have the 1939 and the NMEA2000 enabled at the same time. Not an issue unless you need to add N2K in the future for something.

The recommended timing bely maintenance for my F200s is, Inspect every 100 yours, Replace at 1000 hours. of course that assumes normal wear.( no serious cracking, missing belt 'teeth', excessive rubber dust buildup, no obvious idler bearing issues etc.)

I know the hull molds are the same but was not sure about the deck mold. I did confirm that the option was available on the 2020 model. I couldn't confirm any newer but I would think that Grady might still have the parts for a 2020 model.

I did some digging and it looks like the "Lift Out Storage Boxes" were an option in 2004 thru at least 2008, but not in 2000 through 2003. So that leads to two questions; Would a 2004 or later Lift Out Box fit a 2000 and if so, can you buy them from Grady? I don't know.