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I have seen some of the larger Grady's with engines spaced what looked to be 36" or more. Could anyone tell me the benefits or draw backs of wider than normal spacing? Is cavitation a possibility at hard turns? Does it maneuver better at the dock? Thanks, VC

I am trying to change the water pump on my 1997 l 225 txr. The pumps were changed 2 seasons ago by a mechanic who I can no longer locate. I have all the bolts off and manged to get a small space at the rear of the leg but all the shaking and blows from a rubber mallet seem useless. Space is...

Is there a cold ether start hooked up to it by any chance? VC

I was wondering what some of the pros and cons were for spacing outboards further apart. I Believe the norm is 28" on center but see other boats with their engines spaced quite a bit further. I did see one 30' Grady that had to be close to 4' on center. Any experiences? Thanks, VC

Hello, I would like to know what type of of steering systems some of you have for twin outboards say from 250 hp and up? Single piston, dual piston? Size helm? What setup would you recommend for non-power assisted twins? Thanks, VC

I hauled the boat home and tried just about everything. Grounding, connections, different batteries, etc.. All was checking out, no apparent problems. I then decided to eliminate any battery problems. I took my tractor trailer over and hooked up directly from the engine to the 4 battery...

I grounded the jumpers and believed it had a good connection. It is more and more looking like a bad ground somewhere since everything else seems to be checking out. I am scheduled to be hauled out tomorrow. I was thinking of trying a direct connection from another battery with other cables...

I was wondering if anyone may have had this happen? My twin 225's (2 strokes) sat for about a month. I went to run them and one started fine the others starter just clicked and would not spin over. Volt meter shows 12.5 and drops to 7.5-8 when key is turned when tested at starter. Here is what...

I have twin 1997 225 SS Yamahas on my 272 Sailfish. The overheat warning light came on a could of times the other day on my starboard engine. Engines have new water pumps and Thermostats. Normal stream of water out of the discharge hole. Engine and water discharge does not appear to be hot...

I have twin 1997 Yamaha's 225 two strokes on my 27' Sailfish. They run great with now problems whatsoever in the 5 years I owned the boat. Someone suggested replacing the head gaskets as part of preventative maintenance. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks, VC

I have twin 225 yamaha 2 strokes. My port engine is not getting oil up to the engine tank from the remote tank. I tried the manual fill switch mounted on the engine oil tank and still could get no oil through the fill hose. I am thinking either electrical problem to the pump in the remote tank...

Over the winter I noticed that the tension springs for my windshield wipers had corroded and fallen off. Just curious before I get into it and try to take them apart. :hmm Is it possible to replace just the spring or do I need to replace the whole arm? If I need to replace the whole arm is...

Both engines do it. It very well could be an electrical issue never really of thought of it. I had another issue but I am not sure it is related. Sometimes on the same scenario of a sudden loss of speed the starboard control lever started chattering like it wanted to jump out of gear. I made...

I have twin Yamaha 225 2 strokes on my 27' Sailfish. On several occasions, while cruising in fairly good sea, I will come down a wave and bury the bow in the next. The sudden stop,so to speak, will result in an almost stall of the engines. One did stall at one time. My original thought was...

Can anyone tell me the easiest way to remove the cockpit cushions from my 27' Sailfish? I would like to have them reupholstered. At a quick look, there appear to be screws under the side cushions for removal but can't seem to find anything on the rear cushions. Any help would be appreciated...

Hello, Congrats on the new boat. I have a 27' Sailfish and am very happy with everything about it. To answer your questions, My charger hum's as well, not what you might call loud but you can hear it. If your going to leave the boat in the water you may want to pour some Windshield Washer...

Has anyone ever adjusted twin Yamaha controls? I was told there was a adjustment screw under the cover that could adjust the lever tension. Every so often, if I come off a wave hard, I feel a slight chatter for a second in my right control, almost like it wants to pop out of gear but then its...

I have a 27' Sailfish with twin 97' 225's 2 strokes. I like the engine performance. I am getting on an average of 1.2 mpg. at 3800-4000 RPM, cruising at 24-26 knots. From what I have heard, the 4 strokes are about 1.7 -1.8 mpg. Good Luck, VC

Would the adjustment be at the engine or the control itself? Thanks, VC

I have twin 225 Yamaha Salt water series engines. Coming in the other day in some rather rough seas. We took a little bang, nothing too bad and Starboard engine throttle control felt like it was chattering and was like it almost wanted to come out of gear and the it was fine. This has...