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    Gulfstream repower suggestions

    Replaced my 1998 250HP OX66 with a leftover F250 (not the 2nd generation) this spring. It so happened that I got a exellent deal on it and it had the electronic throttle and new instruments. I think the new engine is great and it moves my boat just as well as the 2 stroke and much quieter...
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    Gulfstream repower suggestions

    Replaced my 1998 250HP OX66 with a leftover F250 (not the 2nd generation) this spring. It so happened that I got a exellent deal on it and it had the electronic throttle and new instruments. I think the new engine is great and it moves my boat just as well as the 2 stroke and much quieter...
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    SITEX PRODUCTS

    I DON'T SEE MANY POSTS TALKING ABOUT SITEX PRODUCTS. I THOUGHT THAT I WOULD ASK IF THERE WERE ANY PRO'S OR CON'S THAT ANYONE MAY HAVE. I CURRENTLY USE A SITEX COLOR WIDE MAP AND SOUNDER. I AM CONSIDERING ADDING THE RADAR TO THE MIX. WOULD ANY OF YOU NIX THIS IDEA?
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    2 stroke to 4 stroke conversion.

    2 to 4 stroke conversion Just replaced my old 2 stroke with a new F250. My dealer insisted that he pump out the old gas and clean the tank. With the amount of money you pay for a new 4 stroke you don't want to take a chance on damaging it with bad fuel or any trash that may be in the tank...
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    Mounting ProMariner ProSport20 on Gulfstream

    I am changing my PM12 charger over to a PM20 and the new charger is larger. My PM12 was mounted on the transom under the hatch but due to my fuel filter I can not mount the PM20 there. Thinking of mounting it against the fwd bulkhead under the hatch at the back seat. Do you think the forward...
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    Pro Mariner vs Guest Chargers.

    Jim at ProMariner, Replacement Charger I would like to let everyone know that I called Jim at ProMariner at his request to discuss my problems with my PM charger. He was very concerned that my charger had failed twice and discussed the changes PM had made to their chargers to prevent this...
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    Pro Mariner vs Guest Chargers.

    Jim at ProMariner, Replacement Charger I would like to let everyone know that I called Jim at ProMariner at his request to discuss my problems with my PM charger. He was very concerned that my charger had failed twice and discussed the changes PM had made to their chargers to prevent this...
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    Pro Mariner vs Guest Chargers.

    chargers I have no technical response to your question, but I have had two ProMariner chargers go out for no apparent reason. The Power light just goes off and the charger is no longer working. I bought this brand because other posts liked them and the price. I for one will not buy another...
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    What is "Normal" Temp Level w/Yamaha 250 Four Stok

    TEMP LEVEL I JUST PURCHASED A NEW F250 AND ALTHOUGH I HAVE ONLY A FEW HOURS ON IT SO FAR THE TEMP INDICATIOR IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RANGE.
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    NEED A BUFFER AND WHAT BRAND IS SUGGESTED

    BOUGHT A BUFFER FROM AUTOGEEK AFTER REVIEWING ALL POSTS AND SEARCHING THE OLD POST I BOUTHT THE PORTER CABLE FROM AUTOGEEK. THEY WERE VERY HELPFULL IN DETERMINING THE PADS AND ITS USE. I HAVE ALREADY CLEANED MY BOAT WITH SEAPOWER ONE STEP AND THE BOAT LOOKS GREAT. IT COULD USE A SECOND COAT...
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    NEED A BUFFER AND WHAT BRAND IS SUGGESTED

    I HAVE SEARCHED AND READ MANY OF THE OLD POSTS CONCERNING BUFFERS. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO LOCATE ANY OF THE HEAVY DUTY ONES AT MY LOCAL STORES TO ACTUALLY TOUCH ONE. I CAN ONLY FIND THE LIGHT DUTY ONES THAT ARE PRIMARALY FOR CARS AND THEY ARE USULALLY HEAVY AND HARD TO HANDLE. WHERE WOULD...
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    UPDATED! REPOWER WITH MANUAL OR DIGITAL CONTROLS 250 4STROKE

    GOT F250 W/DIGITAL CONTROLS AFTER SELECTING THE MANUAL F250 THAT WAS AVAILABLE, TWO DAYS LATER THE SALESMAN CALLED SAYING THAT WHEN THE BOX WAS OPENED IT CONTAINED THE DIGITAL CONTROLED ENGINE. HE GAVE ME THE SAME PRICE ON THE ENGINE AND A DEEPLY DISCOUNTED PRICE ON THE NEW CONTROLS. SO I...
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    UPDATED! REPOWER WITH MANUAL OR DIGITAL CONTROLS 250 4STROKE

    TRYING TO DECIDE BETWEEN REPOWERING WITH A 250 WITH MANUAL CONTROLS FOR 15,500 OR GOING DIGITAL FOR 19,000 (INCLUDES COMMAND LINK). OF COURSE THESE ARE NOT THE NEW 2ND GENERATION YAMAHA'S. I PLAN TO KEEP MY 1998 232 FOR A LONG TIME (FOREVER). MY 1998 250 OX66 HAS BASICALLY BIT THE DUST...
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    BAD NEWS 1998 250 OX66 WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

    I TOOK MY BOAT IN FOR A MAINTENACE CHECK AND INDICATED THAT I HAD A SLIGHT OVERHEAT PROBLEM AT LOW RPM AND I HAD NOTICED BUT DID NOT MENTION TO THE DEALER THAT I HAD SEEN LOW RPM AT FULL POWER 4600 RPM AT FULL THROTTLE. I WAS TOLD TODAY BY MY DEALER THAT #1 CYL WAS GOUGED AND NEEDED REPAIR...
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    Command Link on new V6s

    YAMAHA 300 V6 TALKED TO MY DEALER SATURDAY CONCERNING A NEW 300. HE SAYS THAT IT WILL BE MARCH OR LATER BEFORE HE COULD GET ONE AND THE PRICE FOR THE MOTOR AND CONTROLS WILL BE NEARING 30K. TOO MUCH FOR ME AT THIS TIME! I THINK I WILL WAIT FOR THE SUPPLY TO CATCH UP TO DEMAND BEFORE I WILL...
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    Gulfstream 23

    MICRO SWITCHES CAN BE JUMPED FOR TESTING AND EASILY REPLACED. HOWEVER, IT IS HARD WORK REMOVING THE PUMP DUE TO ITS LOCATION. I HAVE REPLACED THE MICRO SWITCH AND SAVED A LOT OF BUCKS. GO TO THE SURFLOW WEB SITE. WHY REPLACE THE PUMP MOTOR WHEN IT MAY NOT BE THE PROBLEM? YOU HAVE TO REMOVE...
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    fuel management sys. vs fuel gage system repair

    THOUGHT I WOULD ASK THE FORUM WHAT THEY WOULD DO. MY FUEL GAGES NO LONGER WORK ON MY 1998 GULFSTREAM. BOTH TANKS ARE LOCKED AT VARIOUS LEVELS. I AM THINKING THAT THE MOST PRACTABLE AND RELIABLE REPAIR WOULD BE TO PURCHASE A FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RATHER THAN REPLACE THE TANK PROBES...
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    Pro Mariner 12 batter charger question

    My Pro Mariner 12 has stopped working. I replaced my batteries with Optima Starting Batteries for my ox 66 250HP Yamaha. The manuel says to change the battery setting if your AGM batteries are High Performance. No where can I find if my current Optima's are High Performance. My current...
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    Battery Charger Suggestions

    Want to keep my batteries fully charged on my 232 single engine w/2 batteries especially during the winter when weather doesn't allow for fishing every weekend or two. Looking at the ProMariner Pro Sport 12 on sale at Boaters World this weekend. Is the hookup of one of these onboard units...
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    Critter in the boat!!!!!!!

    :evil: Went to go fishing yesterday and found a Raccoon inside the boat. My boat is on a lift in Little Creek, VA and I suspect he climbed up the pole and jumped into and out of the boat using this method. I know that I have fished with him before since I ignored his foot prints on the boat...