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    Yamaha 150 multiple problems (help)

    I have a 1997 S 150 TXRV. The problems are; Boat will only pull 5000 RPM max with a 15P prop When getting on throttle aggressivly from a stop boat has a surge around 3500 RPM. It is wierd, hammer the throttle and motor cuts out for a split second then goes. The boat had a very faint lean...
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    need prop help ( Up-Date)

    1) I can't get to my Max rated RPMS 2) Stiletto 3 blade, Stainless. 3) 14.25, 15 pitch 4) Best I got was 5000 RPM I want to say 36MPH but that is a guess, at 4000RPM I was cruzing at 30 MPH on the i-phone GPS. 5) Yamaha Saltwater II 1997 150hp, I am running her on a Jackplate, trimmed out to...
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    Need to build a light Sunpad for Deck boat

    I need to build a light Sunpad for my Deck Boat. I have the pad built right now out of 7'6 X 3'6 3/4 ply wood and carpet. It is very heavy. What could I use that would be light and strong? I would like to be able to stand on this pad when finished, I'm 250lbs. I wounder if I could find some...
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    Yamaha trim indiction trouble shooting

    I have a 1997 Salt water II 150 (S150TXRV) I replaced a digital tach today and cannot get the trim indiction to work. RPM, and oil work great. Trim indication didn't work with the old system either. Is there any way I can test the trim sender to see if it is working? Thanks!
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    Yamaha INFO Please

    I am looking at a 1997 Saltwater series 150. How big is this motor 2.6L, is it carburated, or fuel injected? Are these motors fairly reliable? And what should I look for when inspecting it? Besides condition, compression, and over all condition. For some reason it is pretty hard to find info...
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    87 DT 140 will not run above 2400 RPMS

    OK I know there is an easy answer here that I just can not see. Here is the motor info and trouble shooting steps so far; 1987 DT 140, I have cleaned and rebuilt all carbs, I have replaced the fuel pump and filter. Boat runs great on the hose, idiles fine in the water, and reves freely in...
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    Suzuki NA 12S control box question

    I just bought a new control box for my 1987 DT 140. The new control has a push to open throttle cam. My motor needs pull to open cam. Can you swap the new cam over or change cam holes, or can I just use my old cam plate to convert this new unit to pull?
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    Help "What type of wood for floor?"

    I've researched and can't find a good answer. I can't get a/c duglas fir. Can I just use exterior grade pine?
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    Deck Boat Projesct

    I have a 1993 Sunbird Odyssey. Its a Deck boat. I have a soft rotten floor, I think the stringers, and any foam in the boat will be bad too. So I need to replace all the wood in this boat. I will be using Interlux Interdeck paint for the floor. I need to know what type of fiberglass and resin...
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    high idle on Suzuki 140

    I have a 1987 Suzuki DT140. I just recently pulled and cleaned the carbs and replaced the fuel pump and all fuel lines. When I start the engine idle picks up then goes back to normal, but after 3 min it idles super high (like around 3000RPMs). This motor has me stumped.<br /><br /> Anyone have a...
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    Do I need to remove my motor?

    Started my re-flooring project of a 18 1/2 foot 1986 Sunbird bow-rider I/O. I cut most of my floor out to determine the extent of the damage. All the floor is rotten. Stringers and sub-structure are good. I shored up the hull so I can pop the cap and re-do the whole floor. Do I need to remove my...
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    Glassing in a new floor

    Ok I have spent the better part of three days searching and reading up on floor replacment. I have decided to use Marine grade 1/2 in ply and will be coating the top and bottom with epoxy. And I will Glass the top. I know I will use a glass mat, but should I lay glass cloth over it?<br /> <br...
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    Sunbird deck replacement

    So I got my new carb in the mail. And found out I have to replace a deck. If it is not one thing its something else with boats. So I am going to replace my floor.<br /><br /> Ripped the old carpet up and found that I have fiber glass and mulch for a floor, wierd thing is the stringers are solid...
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    Couple of boat setup questions

    I have a 88 18' SunBird Euro II with a 175Hp V6.<br /><br /> I am new to I/O's so here are some things that I have noticed and need to address.<br /><br />1. Is it ok to trim an I/O? I have read that you trim it all the way down and go is this correct?<br /><br />2. This boat picks the bow way...
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    Question on compression numbers

    I just did a compression test on my 88 4.3L and the highest numbers were 135 and lowest was 130.<br /><br /> My question is are these numbers ok?
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    New type exhaust bellows for OMC 4.3L

    I have the type with slits in the bellow. Here is my question. Isnt the bellow how water and exhaust gases get to the prop? My bellow is letting all the water out thru the slits which makes sense to me as there are slits. Any one know if this is bad or ok to let run like this.
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    New to forum Bunch O Questions

    Hey guys I have a 18 foot Sunbird bow rider with a 4.3L OMC and Cobra out drive. I have been lurking in the forum for the past week and have found lots of info. I took my out drive apart to fix a shifting problem she works great now! But now I have some othere questions I hope you guys can...
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