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    Low RPM New Prop or Motor Problem

    I have a 1992 Seafarer with a 1993 Yamaha 225 on an engine bracket. I'm only getting 4100 RPM at best at WOP. That's about 28-29MPH. The engine seems to run really well and it does plane nicely. The manual says I should get 5000-6000 RPM. My stainless steel prop is a 14 1/2 - 17. Do I need...
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    How much does the live well drain the battery?

    I have a 1992 Seafarer and wondered if I need to be concerned with draining my batteries while running the live well? Should I only have it on while the engine is running? If the engine is off how long can I keep the live well on before draining the battery?
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    motor bracket leak - what's the best fix?

    Catch 22 I never really described my issue in the first place and thank you very much for responding. I recently purchased the boat from a very meticulous owner. I noticed while on the trailer that there was some seepage of water running down the transom from around the bottom area where...
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    motor bracket leak - what's the best fix?

    To avoid the cost and the chance that the engine puller won't go high enough I'm thinking I may use a branch from my very large oak tree. If I use my come-a-long and attach it to that loop on the motor (by the way excuse my ignorance but was is "three point puller holes") and to the tree. I...
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    motor bracket leak - what's the best fix?

    Yes I found it! So there is just one? Seems like a lot of weight for a motor of that size?
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    motor bracket leak - what's the best fix?

    I am about to tackle the same job with a leaking engine bracket and have some questions of lifting my 1992 Yamaha 225. Where exactly are the lifting points on the motor? I was going to buy a 2 ton engine hoist from Harbor Freight, $149 with only $11 shipping. I'm not going to move the motor...