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  1. JGator

    New Tach for Late model F50LA

    The instructions from the tach install sheet show the motor has 12 poles/pulses with a tach setting of 6P for F50LA. Any known manufacture information that corroborates this for the motor? Jim
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    Yamaha 4-Stroke Outboards 2005-10 Repair Manual

    I have a late 2012 manufactured F50, I only find manuals from Selco up to 2010. I'm really looking for the general maintenance stuff, like simple how to remove things many folks maintain at home. Any major difference between the 2010 and ~2012 models that I should be concerned about? Jim
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    Old decal / graphics removal

    Interested in removing the old, worn and flaking decals / graphics from the fence panels. The panels are painted aluminum however not sure just what quality of paint it would have been painted with. Some products mention "Will not harm most cured automotive paints", particularly the 3M...
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    Old decal / graphics removal

    Interested in removing the old, worn and flaking decals / graphics from the fence panels. The panels are painted aluminum however not sure just what quality of paint it would have been painted with. Some products mention "Will not harm most cured automotive paints", particularly the 3M...
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    Android app for marine charting also uses GPS

    Found an app where you can download NOAA charts for use with Androids. Has anyone had any experience with Android apps of this type?
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    Recommemded max run for 4 AWG used as battery cables

    I'm interested in installing an additional battery on the Toon for running a bilge pump into a live well for caught fish when sitting idle without the motor running. I would rather the xtra battery not be mounted in the rear where the other battery is located due to the additional weight in the...
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    To drain or not to drain...

    The fuel. I'll not be boating for the few (less than 3) winter months. Should I drain the fuel out of my Yamaha F50, 2013 model? Recently replaced an older F40 that was carbed and drained the carbs each winter on that one. Should I do the same with the new F50 with fuel injection? Jim
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    Run length of 4 awg wire battery to switch?

    Running a 50hp Yamaha on a pontoon and want to add another battery about 8 feet forward of the current battery so the extra weight isn't under the rear seat. If I'm understanding the wiring gauge charts correctly 4 awg is good for the estimated no more that a 20' run back to the switch I'll add...
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    Adding a second battery question

    Adding a second battery to my Toon to power small lights and tunes when moored so the question is should I add a starting battery to accompany the deep cycle battery or add an exact duplicate deep cycle battery?
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    How much is too much...

    Grease in the hubs? Replacing the bearings and seals this week on a NTM trailer. When I removed the hubs they were FULL of grease. Is this how they should be? And yes they have the Bearing Buddies so thinking this is what you get by keeping them pumped up. Jim
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    Trolling motor size for 18' Toon

    What output trolling motor would be needed to move an 18' twin toon? And considering some of the rivers we frequent have anywhere up to a 5 knot current we would need to take this into consideration.
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    Fuel mileage on your Toon

    I'm guesstimating a weight of 2350lbs with 4 large adults. This includes fuel, provisions, motor (Yamaha 40-4 Stroke) and people. I'm getting somewhere around 6 to 7 miles per gallon running close to WOT. Of course with 2 adults mileage is better...
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    Show me your livewell on your 'Toon

    Re: Show me your livewell on your 'Toon Finished mine. This will fit nicely on the front just outside the fence. The inlet water is supplied by the bilge pump.
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    What do you have?

    On your deck, vinyl or carpet? I have vinyl.
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    Coverting an Garmin 1450 to marine navigation capable

    It this even possible or are all of the maps available dictated by the model of Garmin? I have a 1450 and wondered if it could be converted to marine nav maps. Jim
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    Looking for table pedestal

    The flush in-floor pedestal mounting plate on my Toon is recessed with a threaded stud about 1" in height in the center of the hole. I'd really like to find a suitable pedestal to attach a table to as opposed to replacing the existing recessed floor mount. Any suggestions would be greatly...
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    Storage question on F40

    When storing the outboard for a while (a few weeks to a month or so) and want to remove the fuel from the carbs what is the best method, run it empty or simply drain the fuel from the bowls? Running it empty clears the pump of fuel as well so is that good or bad? I run an ethanol stabilizer in...
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    Adding an accessory outlet

    I'm adding an accessory outlet, the round auto type. The outlet is rated @ 15 amps however doubt I'll ever get close to 15 amps. The most I might pull would be 5~ amps when using my thermoelectric cooler which is rated @ 5 amps. The motor alternator output is rated @ 15 amps according to the...
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    Winch replacement on Toon trailer question.

    I need to replace the winch and cable on my trailer. I see the options are cable or straps. Any opinions on which to choose? I'm partial to the cable. TIA Jim
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    Show me your livewell on your 'Toon

    Show me your livewell, homemade or otherwise you have on your 'Toon. I'm thinking it should be located up front due to weight. Pics and Thoughts? Jim
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