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    guess at my cost

    hoping you guys can take a guess at what my cost would be for the following:<br /><br />repower from a 2002 f225 with 350 hrs to a 2005 f250. turn key job, in and out of the shop.<br /><br />i'm assuming the old engine is worth something to a dealer, but i may be wrong. nothing is wrong with it.
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    does my bilge pump have a hole?

    checking out the bilge pumps on my new boat...<br /><br />can't post make/model, but have 2 of them, think they're 1000 gph.<br /><br />anyway, had a little water in the bilge from 24 hrs of hard rain the other day. had the wife power up and maintain the bow real high (hard to get water out of...
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    My new boat is relaunched- pics

    The Grady was relaunched this week after a short time in the yards. Spent most of my time removing lots of old paint and vinyl. A bit of wet sanding, compounding, and waxing. Bottom sanded and painted. New name applied, some coors light on the bow, and she was back in the water. Some before...
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    steering helm center "cap"

    i'm talking about the center of the steering wheel on my boat. it has a round, 2 1/8" opening, and looking inside you can see the bolts holding it to the "steering column". i'd like to find a replacement "cap" for this. would love to find an original if it had the grady logo or something on...
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    removing painted graphics from hull

    i need to remove some painted graphics from the hull of my new boat. i'm hopeful the last owner did not sand the gelcoat before painting. assuming that is the case, what is the best way to proceed. i was thinking of just trying paint thinner. i don't want to jump right into compound, as i...
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    spyware news

    thank god someone is going at them...<br /><br /> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7666890/
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    if you're thinking of 225 hp....

    great compilation of info. found it on the bw website....<br /><br /> http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/loEmission225.html
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    real quick rpm question

    2002 yamaha f225. during recent sea trial, wot produced 6100 rpms. load was 3 adults, 3/4 fuel, minimal gear.<br /><br />that's good, right? manual calls for 5500-6000 max, but i've read so much about being a little on the high side is just fine. just hoping one of the old salts chimes in...
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    new boat- great dealer story

    some may have followed my purchase of my new boat- older grady-white with newer yamaha power. everything was great at delivery, really love the boat and engine. when i got the boat home (drove it home via water about 1 1/2 hrs away), everything seemed ok until i tilted the engine. i then saw...
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    F225 service manual

    maybe i'm losing it, but couldn't find a manual for my 2002 yamaha F225 on iboats. any idea where i can find one? which manual do you suggest for someone who just wants to understand the engine and perform maintenance and minor repair? thanks-
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    Took delivery of the new boat!

    1994 grady-white 246g explorer with 2002 yamaha f225.<br /><br />water test went great on thursday. took delivery and headed north on the bay. weather got worse as we headed north. estimated 15-20 knot winds with lots of whitecaps. boat handled it better than expected. just cruised along at...
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    Merc 60 hp 4-stroke

    trying to get a little info for my dad. he's looking at a new tracker with a new 60hp merc efi 4-stroke.<br /><br />anything he should know about this particular engine? how long has merc been making this one? any inherent problems? thanks-
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    Merc 60 hp 4-stroke

    trying to get a little info for my dad. he's looking at a new tracker with a new 60hp merc efi 4-stroke.<br /><br />anything he should know about this particular engine? how long has merc been making this one? any inherent problems? thanks-
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    iboats and the pope?

    http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20050420/od_uk_nm/oukoe_pope_internet&e=2 <br /><br />come on, iboats... make the guy an offer. quick redirect to iboats. then you'll have plenty of catholics to battle with tinkerer and others.
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    2002 F225- more ???

    getting ready to water test my "new" boat w/ a single 2002 F225. couple more quick questions-<br /><br />1. suggestions on best manual to buy? i probably won't do much maintenance on this beast myself, but want a general understanding of the engine and it's requirements, and some...
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    PE Exam

    uh, last night of studying. well, didn't study much at all. but i'm giving it a go tomorrow. 8 hrs of fun. at least it doesn't ruin a weekend and gets me out of work for the day.
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    4-stroke general maintenance

    i will soon own a 2002 yamaha f225. approx 240 hrs.<br /><br />first 4-stroke ever.<br /><br />what are the general maintenance activites for these engines? i assume lu oil each year, and water pump every other year. oil and filter change at some sort of interval. but what else?<br /><br />i...
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    engine bracket/ prop ???'s

    1. my soon to be new boat has a factory installed engine bracket. other than giving me more room in the cockpit with a closed transom, and the extra difficulty in docking, does the bracket provide any other advantages?<br /><br />2. engine on this new boat is a 2002 yamaha f225. i looked at...
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    identify these electronics

    may be buying a boat with the following:<br /><br />Lowrance Global Map 100<br />Lowrance X70<br />Lowrance LMS-15<br /><br />i know they're a bit older, but any info or opinions on this stuff? the deal has nothing to do with the electronics, just want to know what i'll have and what i should...
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    minor keel damage- what to do?

    boat i'm looking at has some minor keel damage. gel coat is gone just at the very tip of the keel, and runs about 6-7' back. owner had trouble figuring out his lift needed to be down further when coming in.<br /><br />no structural issue, and just the gel coat is removed, showing the glass and...
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