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    New Powerhead - 99 Yamaha 225 OX66

    Had two heads lock up due to an oil issue on my Yamaha 1999 225 OX66. Had a friend knock out the heads and he found a small crack at the bottom of the powerhead. Guess my only options now is a rebuilt powerhead or new yamaha parts to build out a new powerhead. Any suggustions? How easy...
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    New Trailer for a 88 228 Seafarer

    I had someone run into the back of my boat trailer (90s Longs Trailer, cant recall exact year right now). It broke the center weld on the rear roller assemby (U bracket). It also bent the bracket where the U bracket bolts the trailer.. From what I have been told Longs Trailers went...
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    Truck for pulling a 228 Seafarrer

    Looks like there their have been a good amount of posts to see how big of a truck is needed to pull our boats.. Sorry to add to the list, but I have the same question. I am looking to get a used truck to pull my Seafarrer.. Currently my buddy pulls it for me, since we always go...
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    Fuel Gauage not working

    Any advice or quick checks I can look at to try and determine my fuel guage is not working on my 99 225 OX66 Yamaha, on my Seafarer? Thanks Guys
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    Scupper Plugs on Deck

    Does anyone plug their rear scupper tubes on the deck when they are going out? Keeping the water from coming in when at anchor and there is a good amount of weight on the rear of the boat?
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    Winch and Jack weight?

    Looking to replace the winch and jack on my '92 Long trailer.. Can any one recommend the weight class i need to get for a '88 228 single motor Seafarer? I would like to get a Strap winch, but not sure if it csn handle a heavy Grady.. Thanks Guys
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    Best Bilge Pump Brand/Maker

    For your years of experience who do you think makes the best Bilge pump? What size do you run for your boat? Front and Back?
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    New Grady in the Water!

    Well I finally got my new Grady in the water.. It ran great, I couldn't be happier.. A couple minor issues that I will be fixing over the week.. Plus still have to fix my trim tabs.. All and all, love the Grady.. 88 Seafarer 228 99 225 Yamaha OX66 Like most of you have read, the...
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    Bennet Tab Problem

    Well I got everything up and running on my new Grady 228.. (new to me :)) except for the bennet trim tabs I got power at the switches and can hear a clicking at the actuator for no tab movement.. Any ideas? Tabs were installed in 05 and never really used (as the whole boat wasnt used...
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    99 225 Yamaha OX66 Lower Unit Oil

    What do you guys recommend for Lower Unit Oil for my 99 225 Yamaha OX66.. The boat has been sitting since 2005, so I was think I should change this out before I get on the water.. Also wanted to change out the Fuel Water Separator.. Which Separator would you recommend, also?
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    new battery, now no power to motor **Resolved**

    Well, I am trying to get my very first boat ready for fishing.. Replaced one of the batteries and now I am not getting any power to turn over the motor? 99 Yamaha.. I am getting power to my lights and bilge pumps, but no power to my trim tabs, motor, and motor will not trim up and down...
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    Onboard charging system??

    Being new to boating, I am curious about the onboard charging system.. My friend who I have been boating with for the last few years knows nothing about a onboard charging system.. What are the benefits for a onboard charging system? Is it really necessary? Does it depend on how many...
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    GW Deal? Other Random Questions

    I been around boating for a couple years now and enjoy the fishing.. My buddy sold his boat at the end of last season due to boat started have issues and did not have money to fix it.. Now we are left we out a fishing boat.. I recently came across a 1988 228 Seafarer. It has a 99 225...
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    Crabbing / Crab Pots / Trout Line on Grady

    I am looking at a 88 Grady 22ft.. We enjoy not only fishing but crabbing.. Any one done and crabbing off their Grady? I am curious if the sides are to high to reach over to grab a Pot line.. We used to use a 87 WellCraft V-Step and the side were good.. Also, anyone rig anything...