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Thanks guys! This information is really helpful. What a wonderful forum!

I've been very careful about drying the glass when I wash my boat, but it looks like water spots are beginning to etch into the glass. I don't know whether this is caused by salt or minerals/acid in the rain water. In any event, I'm wondering what products you guys have used to reduce or...

Rorkin, I believe that the 225s run on 87 octane fuel, whereas Yamaha recommends 89 octane or higher for the 250s.

I have an 06 Marlin and had the entire windshield washing assembly apart last weekend. Not sure that the system your boat is the same (although I suspect that it is), but on mine there is a small stem that screws into a black "node" coming out of the cabin top near the windshield wiper stem...

I believe that the soft covers are approx $75.00 each.

I'm new to this site, and am enjoying reading all of the useful information here - thanks guys!! Anyway, I own an '06 Marlin that is equipped with a fresh water windshield washer that is activated by turning a small nob/valve located on the starboard side of the helm area. The washer stopped...

capt chris, wahoo, thank you for your replies - good advice!

I'm wondering if anyone has had experience using 87 octane fuel in Yamaha 250 hp 4 stroke engines. Yamaha recommends 89 Octane fuel for these engines, but it is unavailable at many fuel docks (leaving a choice of 87 or 91 octane). I've heard that using 87 octane may result in a slight power...