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    Yamaha 150 2 stroke - starting/idling rough

    Hi All- Been out a few times this spring and have noticed an issue starting up. Engine cranks (choked) for 4-5 seconds three or 4 times before "catching"/sparking and starting up. At idle and slow harbor speed, it seems I'm not firing on all cylinders. As soon as I get to 2700-3000 rpms, life...
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    Nearing the end of the season...

    Was out on Casco Bay (Maine) this morning at 7am. 34 degrees, 10 knot breeze out of the NNE, mild chop. Had the bay to myself and was marveling at the difference 1' of boat can make in quality of life and length of season. I've always put my boat in in early April and hauled it out around...
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    Interesting solution to steering issue

    Hi All; This is kind of a funny story, but on the off chance that it helps someone else, I'll post it - even if it makes me feel slightly more idiotic than usual. :oops: I was having my boat (1993 Adv 208/Yamaha 150 2S) serviced for some E10-related fuel issues (which, thankfully seem to...
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    Engine not getting fuel?

    Hi All; I have a 93 Adventure with Yamaha 150 (2S) of the same vintage. My marina just switched to E10 fuel and I was planning to use most (if not all) of the MBTE fuel left in my 82 gallon tank before refilling. Since my fuel guage shows "out of fuel" with about 20 gallons left in the tank, I...
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    New to group. Here's my boat (I hope)...

    Haven't tried posting yet, so hopefully this will work. I've been "lurking" this group for almost a year. Bought my first Grady last fall, so I thought I'd show her off. Love the boat and this forum has been an amazing way to get educated. Thanks to all http://s641.photobucket.com/albums/uu13...