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    what 's consider high hours on a motor

    hi everyone been awhile. your opinion on what you consider HIGH hours for a outboard motor. I own a 2000 yamaha XO66
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    spring maintenance or not

    hello all , just wanted to throw this out there for debate.. this past year 2017 season I really didn't use my boat as much as I wanted too[ about 25 to 30 hours] I changed all my filters sparkplugs and lower oil in the spring of 2017. Do I have to change everything once again this spring being...
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    oil alarm went off on 2 stroke

    hello all, had a question when i was coming in today with my 1998 yamaha XO66 2 stroke my oil alarm went off i lost power and limped back to the dock. I had plenty of oil in my main resevoir tank and also the small resevoir on the motor showed half full. I am hoping it is not a serious...
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    help with docking my 208

    hello all.. Being a NEW BOATER I am having big trouble docking my GW 208 with 200 Yamaha on her.. I dock to the starboard side, and it is not pretty. !! I will try to break it down for u best I can.. I come in slow than I make a sharp left and line the bow straight with my slip.. to the right...
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    slow pee stream coming from motor

    hello all... soo.. I hook up my earmuffs to my motor, because i just put in a new water pump and i wanted to test it before i go in the water.. I turn on the hose with muffs on ,and start engine . I notice the pee stream took alittle time to come out about 15 to 20 seconds [is that ok]... when...
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    how to store eisenglass curtins

    hi all.. just a simple question how do u store ur plastic curtians ,and what do u use to keep the plastic clear.. thanks
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    using earmuffs on outboard

    Hi all. I wanted to know is using earmuffs on a outboard good for the engine.. I am always afraid that the motor is not getting enough water and could cause serious damage .. would love to know ur opinion. thanks
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    woodruff key on yamaha

    hello .. I just change my water pump on my 1999 Yamaha 200 ox66... I was wondering does the woodruff key have to be flush with the shaft , or does it sit alittle higher thanks
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    changing plugs after winterizing

    Hi...Does it matter if i install new spark plugs with the stabilizer still in the tank from winterizing , or should run out the tank with the old ones and then install new ones with a fresh tank of gas thanks
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    installing radio on grady

    hi all ... when i switch on my batteries, and the key is in the off position should my electronics like my radio etc.. come on or do i have to turn the key to the on position... A friend of mine told me if i turn the key to the on position and leave it there to listen to music, i could burn out...
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    good polishing wax

    hi all... could anyone recommend a good polish and wax for my grady. I bought her last year and the boat has a light white powder residue when i rub my hand over it.. I plan to polish it myself either by hand or polishing wheel... also i need a good bottom paint too thanks to all..
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    winterizing 2 stroke yamaha

    Hi all I have a 1999 XO-66 yamaha 200 2 stroke feul injection ... I was wondering do i have to take off the air cover and fog the throttle body being there is no carbs.. A friend of mine told me ,just take out the spark plugs and fog the cylinders. thanks
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    engine wont go down

    Hi all. have a question, i HAVE A 1999 XO-66 YAMAHA 2 sroke out board. my motor will trim up but will not come down. It is making the sound like it wants to come down ,but nothing !! does that engine go up and down on hydraulics ?? any advice ?? thank u
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    fuel sending unit recomendation

    hi... can anyone recommeded a good fuel sender unit for a yamaha 200.. thanks
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    cleaning blood off deck plate

    hi all ... could anyone reccomend a good way to clean blood stains a guts of the deck and gunnels ? im tired of buy all the exspendive products.. woody wax etc... im not cheap just thought there was a better alternative and save alittle money.. must be safe for the gel coat.. what do u think...
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    cleaning blood off deck plate

    hi all ... could anyone reccomend a good way to clean blood stains a guts of the deck and gunnels ? im tired of buy all the exspendive products.. woody wax etc... im not cheap just thought there was a better alternative and save alittle money.. must be safe for the gel coat.. what do u think...
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    help with transducer placement !!

    hi all... i just purchased 1994 overnighter with a 175 yami on it. When i get on plane the transduser is rooster tailing, and spraying all over my engine.. can anyone help with the proper adjustment.!! thanks much
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    opinion on powertech prop

    hi everyone can you please give me ur opinion on a powertech prop.. i was think of buying one for my yamaha 200 SS OX66 ... price is about 400.00 compared to the yamaha reliance priced at 625.00 any feedback would be appreciated
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    spun prop

    hi all, i am new to this site, but i cant begin to tell u how helpful this forum has been.. how can i tell if i spun my prop. im hitting about 4800 rpm on WOT, but my MPH is low [about 30] and if i needed a new one what kind do u reccommend and cost. thank u