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I was draining my freshwater tank today on my gulfstream and the pump just stopped. Any idea what a replacement costs? Do these pumps have any type of reset switch? It was working fine and then just stopped.

Has anyone that had their trim piston seals replaced experienced a slick temporarily post-repair? Just had one of my seals done and still have a slick showing after raising/lowering the engine. Repair shop said that this sometimes happens if their is any residual fluid left over from the...

A question for any Gulfstream owners out there. Can anyone tell me the clearance under the deck plate closest to the aft bench seat? I am considering putting in a flush mount table pedestal in my 2002 Gulfstream, but the mounting plate requires about 4 inches of clearance below the deck. I...

I was charging my battery this weekend and accidentally left the charger on overnight (probably about 14 hours of total charging). When I returned to remove the charger, the meter on the charger indicated that the battery was fully charged but there was a small puddle of water around the bottom...

What brand and weight oil do those of you living in colder climates use? Also, do you use Yamaha filters or another brand?

I need to replace a bunch of snaps o0n my seat cusions but am having trouble finding replacemetns that match the remaining originals. West Marine has a kit but they look kinda cheap. Should I take the cushions to a canvass repair shop? Any other thoughts?

With Earl approaching I am planning to remove the canvass on my Gulfstream for the first time. Are the panels difficult to get off and then back on?

I need to change the bulb in my starboard side running light. I removed the stainless cover but can't figure out how to get access to the bulb. Before I accidentally break the plastic housing, can someone let me know how to remove the cover underneath the stainless cap to get to the bulb?

I would appreciate any thoughts/suggestions regarding the following problem: When I turn my wipers on, only the portside wiper moves. I tried replacing the fuse which did not help, in fact after I replaced the fuse I couldn't shut the portside wiper off with the switch. The only way I could...

Any recommendations as to where I can order a switch for the cockpit spreader lights on my 2002 Gulfstream? The swith is located inside the dome light mounted to my hardtop.

I am planning to buy a Magma propane grill, but am concerned about an open flame being so close to 150 gallons of gasoline. Should I opt for an electric version instead? Is there any risks of the flame igniting vapors from the fuel tanks?

Considering adding a flush mounted pedestal cockpit table to a Gulfstream. Just curious to see if any others have done this versus just using a folding table. Recommendations on both types would be appreciated.

I have a 2002 Gulfstream with a single Yamaha 225 engine. I'd like to hear from others with this set up as to their top speed /RPM and cruising speed RPM numbers.

Is anyone aware of a bimini/cover available for a Gulfstream that could be installed to block sun in the cockpit area? I have a hardtop but on a cloudless day, anyone sitting in the cockpit area gets cooked.

After returning to the dock for the day and bringing the engine all the way up and out of the water, do you need to engage the manual stopper and then retract the trim/tilt rods back into the cylinders? I have been told to just raise the motor all the way out of the water, but thought I read...

Is the power trim/tilt fluid that Yamaha manufactures the same as ordinary power steering or automatic transmission fluid? Other than being twice as expensive, is there any difference? Let me know what you use to top off the reservoir

I seem to be leaking hydraulic fluid from my engine trim pistons. I think I may have forgotten to trim the engine all the way down last week when I was working on the boat in the yard. Now when I try to move the engine up or down, it moves very slowly, but I don't see any fluid leaking out...

I am in the middle of changing out the water pump on a Yamaha F-225 and can't get the woodruff key out. I have read the posts about using the Dremel and may give that a try next. I have also seen recommnedations of using a chisel to drive it out. My question is how hard can you hit the key...

What do you recommend using to clean and polish a stainless steel prop? Will any stainless steel cleaner do, or is there a particular "marine" product that needs to be used?

I am having electrical issues with my 2002 Gulfstream. While doing some spring commisioning work, I notcied that the spreader lights and dome light mounted to my hardtop, and the starboard side wiper do not work. Is this likely to be a fuse problem or a wiring issue? Also, does anyone know...