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Thanks for responses!!! I changed my spark plugs last year, so that was done. As per the lower unit when you say to put the filler fitting?, you just mean putting a rag or something to keep the oil from coming out? I will take your other items and look at the issues that way. Thanks a million...

Hey guys its been a while since i've posted but thought this would be a topic everyone would like to review and give comment on. Went to my local yamaha parts store and picked up some items: Thermostats for both engines: He claimed they should be changed ever 3 years, so purchasing the boat...

Hey guys long time no post. I was looking to update my marine electronics and being the obvious I bought my grady to fish...I currently have a garmin 188c which isnt the largest and most advanced system, it came with the bought when it was purchased. At the boat show I saw the new Garmin GPS 740...

Hey guys hope your enjoying the last few weeks of the season. Question: I drained out my fresh water tank by opening all the fixtures on the boat and letting it drain. I then added 3 gallons of rv winterize to the water tank. I went to run the water pressure and got nothing coming out. Anyone...

Hey guys, added the atf trans fluid and saw better operation of the tri m tabs. Eventually I got everything at neutral trim. One weird issue I am still noticing: in between my two outboards I see alot of water splashing aginst my starboard engine, Ive never seen this happen before. Also my fish...

As per my boat it has two engines. I saw someone bring up having a single. I measured my anchor rode and its 3/4". Im wondering if its better i step up to 1 "?. As for the power steering reservior, what kind of oil do you guys use in that? Lets say your out and its getting nasty, from what it...

Good evening to all, its been a while since i've posted. I had some crappy experiences this weekend and wondered if anyone had advice/insight. We filled up the boat with gas and went to a local fishing spot. On the way there, we hit some nasty surf (i'm a new grady owner) and really felt while...

Hey guys, took the boat out yesterday for a nice fishing run and noticed a little issue. When I was running at full throttle it seemed as oen of the engines would slow down quick, it seemed like the actual throttle pulled back and without me touching the throttles she would shoot back to the...

Obviously each of these animals act differently but did that racoon try attacking you or just ran off. My fear is one of them going nuts. Also, how'd yours get into the anchor locker without entering boat? Sounds like a smart one

Hey guys, been a while since i've posted but heres one for all of you: Went on my boat last week, saw some pretty large foot prints on my boat and said oh no. Saw the tracks running over to the side gunnels and to no surprise, opened my cabin, saw some more foot prints atop of the sink and aft...

iI just recently had a post with 1999 ox66 issues header, you should review the advice guys gave me for my motors and maybe follow those. I had similar issues at idle and its usually from my experience now either a fuel pump issue or water separator.

I would like to thank all you guys for all your help with this issue. It contributed to helping us determine the ongoing issue with the motor. So what was it? A combination of two things. As we took apart the fuel pumps, we noticed that they would leak as they dangled by their side except for...

Hey guys. Just finished fixing the other problem i was having with my motor and have a new one. I just bought this boat a few months ago for those of you who dont know and its obvious I should service the engine to ensure im running with up to date maintenance. We went out fishing on Sunday...

Re: Crappy 4th for Sailfish. Please read if you guys can hel Hey all: Thanks alot for all the replies. It's great to have people helping other people, especially boaters. Call the yards mechanic down and he found the problem. I didnt get a chance to see it in person but had a picture sent. Its...

Happy 4th to all. Unfortunately my 4th kind of sucked. Here was my issue today.. Took out my '99 sail fish with twin 225 ox66. As we exited the marina, the engine kept stalling on the port side. I would try to turn the key to turn her on and the tachometer wouldnt even turn on as if the battery...

I just changed 2 fuel filters on my 99 sailfish ox66 yamis. I had 10 micron on mine from previous owner and replaced them with the same, is 10 micron okay? Also, im new to these outboards, I hear there is fuel filters inside the engine, any online tutorials??

Damn I wish i saw your post earlier, i would of both yours, I went through that simyamaha company. And yes I have the same tach with the 3 color triangles, im sure one will come up for you on ebay. I cant wait that long cause its almost totally gone and that can spell disaster.

Hey there, Im actually thinking about setting up a trolling rod now as well but am pretty new to it, would love to hear your feedback as well as others. Some people by me use wire, obviously cause of the currents we have here. Im in the lower bay section of NYC, and the tides RIP! :bang

Thanks for all the replies, both sites look great. Lets hope it works out well. Thanks to all.. Hey quick question, how the hell do i post a pic on here? Thanks

Good afternoon to all. Please if any one can help me in finding a new tach for my grady. The tach is going and it needs replacing. I havent contacted Yamaha yet but wanted to shop around cause they are expensive. Also another odd question for you guys: Are the trim tab switches purposely...