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    Yamaha Engine Cowling Paint

    Can you tell me what year your F200 is? I wonder if the same kit will work for 2004 F225?
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    "Rosstafari" a year in review

    Great additions and updates!. I particularly like the canvas work - who did the work for you? If you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for the canvas job? I had just the clear part on my front windshield piece replaced with Strataglass and it was $400, so I can only imagine what the...
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    Grady's affected by Compolysis?

    Believe it or not, it is an April Fool's joke! Watch the video. Good one Boating Mag http://videoportal.bonniercorp.com/url/ ... fff/000000
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    HELP! Newbie needs feedback on wet stringers/balsa core

    Here's their website- looks like they inject material at multiple locations, but there's not much detailed info provided. http://www.dryboat.com/northernStates.html
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    TIP: formable funnel for oil changes and other uses

    I use the one shown by the OPto change the oil filter on my F225s and it works great. No mess in the engine.
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    Barnacle pads on transducer....

    A mild acid will dissolve the pads. They're much like limestone (calcium carbonate) and diluted muriatic or even vinegar will do it. The trick is how to to keep it moist with the acid for a while. Perhaps wedge a soaked rag onto the tducer? The acid will dissolve it given enough time.
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    FinAddict in NC Flush Mount Electronics Template for 265 Exp

    Re: FinAddict in NC Flush Mount Electronics Template for 265 I had them make the electronics box cover out of starboard that matches the surrounding FG quite well. I think it came out great. PM me and I'll be happy to send you my contact info so that Brown can dig up my template. I tried to...
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    anchor type

    Dennis is right- the specs are BBB or G-4 1/4" chain Here's a link to the manual http://www.lewmar.com/%5Cassets%5Cimg%5 ... on_500.pdf
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    anchor type

    I'm pretty sure you have a Lewmar Horizon 500 windlass. Your picture looks identical to the one I have. I have an electronic copy of the manual if you want it- just send me your email address. The specs on the chain and rode are very specific for this windlass, so be sure to get the right...
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    replacing yamaha fuel filters with racor/clear bowl?

    onoahimahi I still think you're correct in that even 2 quarts of water in 100 gal will overwhelm a Racor (or any filter for that matter). I switched to the large Yam 10 micron filter since it has somewhat more holding capacity than the Racors. Both filters are good but perhaps the larger...
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    New Boat. "new to us anyway"

    I have a '04 with the same engines as you, so my hull has a bit less deadrise then yours, but 41 mph at 6K sounds low. Mine will hit about 49 mph with 2 people and 3/4 full gas. Did you check the speed on the GPS or just the Yam gauge (which are notoriously inaccurate)? Good luck with the...
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    265 Express Pro's and Con's

    I have a 2004 265 with F225s. No issues with the height of the scuppers above the waterline, it's at least 2" with full gas tanks. Drains great. I think GW modified the hull somewhat around 2002 to better accommodate the weight of the four strokes- someone else might know the specifics...
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    Macerator Pump

    I used a PVC reducer and it has worked out fine- no back up. I did not even consider removing the old pump - I envisioned issues with broken bolts, trying to get a cover to fill the hole, etc just to gain a small volume increase. Not to mention a gross job!