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    Yamaha 704 Throttle ? Slipping

    I have a 115 hp Yamaha (2002) with a 704 throttle. When under way the throttle slips back when I take my hand off. I thought I’d read somewhere that it has a tension screw under the cover, but I removed the four black screws that look like the mount the throttle assembly to the console and I...
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    Installing Antennae – Best Location

    I’m installing a new GPS/fishfinder combo, a VHF radio and an AM-FM/CD stereo. I have two antennae to install: an 8’ Shakespeare for the VHF/AM-FM (using a signal splitter) and the one for the GPS. I have a 19’ center console. I’m thinking of installing them both in the stern, on the...
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    Best way to power new stereo & VHF radio

    I'm just splurged for a new GSP/Fishfinder (Humminbird 757c), stereo and VHF radio for my 19' center console. I'd planned to power the GPS from the same source as the current fishfinder. But I don't know the best way to power the two new items. There are two unused fuse slots on the fuse...
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    WOT on 115 hp Yamaha. How much over is too much?

    Well, I finally got the new tach working on my 2002 Yamaha 115 hp outboard. The Selco manual says WOT is 5500 rpms. When on the river today, with full throttle, I was running about 6200 rpm. I can only assume the new tach is accurate as it zero's out when I turn the key and I idle about 1000...
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    2002 Yamaha 115hp - # of Poles for new Tach?

    I need to replace my tachometer. According to the instructions I need to set the selector switch on the back to 1/2 the number of poles. My engine is a 2002 Yamaha 115 hp outboard (115TXRA). Can anyone tell me the numbe of poles used on this engine? I can do the calculation for the 1/2. ;)...
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    Value of Hydrofoils

    I have a 19' center console with a 2002 Yamaha 115 HP outboard. Can anyone offer up an opinioin on whether I should add a hydrofoil? What are the benefits and/or pitfalls of using them? I'll be using the boat mostly for fishing, but will from time to time do a bit of tubing and/or or skiing...
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    Proper Starting Procedure

    I have a 2002 Yamaha 115 HP outboard. While I have ordered a manual for the engine, I've not yet received it and the boat had no operators manual. My question involves proper starting technique or procedure. When I start the motor cold (85 degree ambient) it seems to take a long time to...
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    Steering Questions w/outboard

    Took my newly aquired 2002 center console with 115 hp yamaha out yesterday for the first time. The boat has rack and pinion steering. I know this cause it says so on the wheel ;). Anyway, at idle the steering is very easy. However when taking off, if the wheel is turned it is very differcult...
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    Drilling and Cutting into Fiberglass

    I just bought a 2002 Bay Stealth and would like to add a few options that would require I cut holes (for a couple of gauges and a radio) and also to mount some other items with screws. I've never worked with fiberglass before so my questions are: What type of blade is best suited for cutting...
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    Yamaha 115hp Repair Manual & Prop Type

    I'm purchasing a 2002 VIP Center Console fishing boat this weekend and it has a Yamaha 115hp 2 stroke motor. Can anyone recommend the best Yamaha repair manual? The boat and motor are in excellent health at the moment. But the intent is to keep this baby a long time so I'd like to begin...
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