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    Todd plastic seat tracks

    I have a 97 Marlin with the Todd deluxe helm chairs. The plastic guides are broken on one of them. Does anyone know the sku number and where to purchase? Thanks
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    F225 lower unit seals

    Has anyone done their lower unit seals on their F225's? I believe there are 3 seals; drive shaft, prop shaft and linkage. I am not sure which ones are bad but I am certain the drive shafts are shot, took off the water pumps and notice the seals were shot on both engines. Any idea on what they...
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    Bimini 30

    Anyone with a newer Bimini want to tell me how much they love their boat? I am considering moving from my Marlin to a Bimini. I love my Marlin but need a change and family rather do day trips to the beach versus overnighting. Thanks
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    Winterizing fresh water system

    Does anyone winterize their fresh water system without by passing the hot water heater?
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    F225 help

    I need some advise. I think my VST is dirty. I used the boat for the first time today. Starboard motor would not at first go above 3000 rpm. I continued to use the boat and eventually throughout the day the motor got to 4,100 max. when i tried to advance the throttle past 4100 it would bog down...
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    Plastic seat guides

    Anyone remember the part number and where to buy those plastic seat guides on the deluxe chairs. Thanks
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    F225 factory rep

    I spoke to the Yamaha factory rep yesterday at the NY boat show regarding the corrosion of the exaust manifolds. He did admit there has been some problems but not widspread. He said to flush the motors often. Most problems have been saltwater motors but there have been some that came from...
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    VST

    I was at my local Yamaha dealer yesterday picking up filters. I asked the certified Yamaha mechanic about cleaning the VST. He said no need to touch it unless a fuel pump problem exists. They dont open them up for routine maintainance. Too many parts and things that can go wrong with taking...
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    GPS Plotter

    I am looking for a new color plotter. I am trying to keep it under a $1,000. I want a GPS plotter only not a duel unit and will not be flush mounting. Any recommendations.
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    Idle on F225

    Does anyone know how to raise the idle on a F225? One motor is at 500RPMs and should be at 700RPMs.
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    Yamaha 225 four stroke

    Need some help. Just had the water pumps done and thermostats. After this was done I am now getting a sound like a belt sqeal when in neutral. As soon as i engage the gears the noise is gone and all sounds normal. The water pump appears to be working but the motor overheated at idle after about...
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    Yamaha 225 four strokes Need help

    I have question? I am getting a whinning noise from the back top end of the motor at idle in neutral. As soon as I put in gear the whine stops. The engine runs fine but this whine just started after I had the water pumps and thermostats changed. I have only had the boat in the water in the past...
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    Marlin 30

    Anyone have problems with the storage box on your Marlin that is located under the sick in the cockpit? My boat is a 97, probably not an issue on newer boats. I have replaced the box twice now and it continues to rot out. Has anyone replaced theirs and if so what did use? Thanks
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    Express 33 2001

    Has anyone heard of the 2001 model year express having chine issues and GW making repairs?
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    Marlin gelcoat crack

    Has anyone ever seen a crack like this one. I just noticed is about a week ago. It runs down from the bottom of the tow eye about 4 or 5". I sent the picture over to GW and they said they have seen this before. A small bubble in the block around the area they mount the eye cleat to occurd when...
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    Express 33

    Anyone have any comments on the express 33. i have a marlin and considering moving up to a 33. the kids are getting older and want to start bringing friends when we overnight. i moved from a sailfish to the marlin several years ago. there was a big difference in the ride and comfort. wondering...