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Does epoxy stick to stainless steel and/or aluminum? What prep needs to be done first?

Boat isn't shifting into gear. It was stiff last year and I noticed on of the cables was cracked. This year it won't budge. Turns out the cracked cable still moves fine when in neutral. I disconnected the shifter cable and I still can't move the control. Next up was to remove the control to...

Any issues using an old plastic gas can to bring the 2 stroke oil down to the boat? It is clean and dry but still smells of gas.

I want to connect some electronics in the upper and lower boxes but I don’t have a tube connecting the two. I figure I have 2 options but am open to other ideas. Option 1. Have an aluminum pipe fabricated to connect the two. Disadvantage This just adds a new blind spot. Option 2. I could...

Anyone in the North / South river use A to Z Boatworks for your Yamaha repairs? What are your opinions of the them?

1995 225 txrt I overheat while trolling at 6-700 rpm's. Runs ok at 1200 rpm's and above. Not sure about in between. Has not run right this season. (Did have a late start) No problems last year. Since last season: New lower unit New thermostats 2 new poppet valves (last one installed is the...

Transom repair may be in my future. I haven't decided if it is something I should try myself or pay. I'm looking for recommendations on books and/or video on fiberglass boat repairs. I've gain a bunch of knowledge from this site but would like some more detail before getting into a...

What is the minimum distance in front of the live well scoop that the transducer should be placed?

I had made up my mind to buy a Garmin 4212 (somehow cut and make it flush mount into the electronics box), then I looked at Garmin's website and found that they are coming out (2nd quarter 2010) with a new 700 series. Was hoping that someone at the boat show would have an early prototype to...

My spotlight is not working. Have power to the switch. Don't have power after the switch unless I pull the 2 wires (going to light and motor controls) from the out side of switch. Does the indicate a bad ground or a short circuit?

The freshwater shower has low pressure / flow. Figured I would check / clean the filter. I pulled the pump but don't see any filter on the intake side. Pump is located under the passenger seat. Is the filter inside the pump? Do I need to take it apart? Is it located on the tank?

Having trouble removing prop. The nut and washer came off no problem. Should the prop just slide off now? Does the second washer have to come off first? How much pressure do I need to put on the prop? Any tricks I should know.

What is the best knot for attaching 2 pieces of anchor rode together?

I have a 1995 Yamaha 225. First 2 trips of the year seemed to work normal on ride out (2-5 miles) and between drifts, but on ride in (running with the waves 2-3ft) seemed to get a rpm surge of about 300 - 500 rpm's (not the normal surfing down a wave). Next couple of trips (1ft or less) it...

I am using a straight edge razor and acetone to clean up the old caulk, but I can't get it all off. Is there a trick to removing the thin layer still left or am I being too anal about it?

I am looking at having my outside cushions redone. The guy suggests using ez-dri foam and a mesh bottom. This should allow the water to drain and keep the cushions dry. Has anyone used the ez-dri foam? How were your results?

I originally thought of making a panel to flush mount electronics over the current electronics box (and read some postings) but...... I think I want to go with a single 12" screen (which won't fit). I was thinking of cutting off the top of the box back 4-6" and glassing over the edges. This...