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    Maintenance: 2012 Yamaha F250 XCA - List and suggestions?

    I am semi handy but dont know too much about engine work. I try to do what I can for maint, but i don't know it all or know what I'm missing. I'm coming up on my 400 hour service, assuming i didn't do the 300 service, can you please suggest to me what I can do versus what I can't. Things that...
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    Pontoon Captain Chair for fishing boat

    I'm looking to replace my current chair in my Parker boat. The pontoon chairs look super comfy. Do you see any issue with using a Pontoon captain chair as a replacement? My boat pounds a bit as i'm sitting closer to the bow. Can these seat handle this type of ride?
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    2012 f250 -Nut and spacer from cowling and midsection

    When removing my cowling I found this round spacer. When removing port side midsection plastic fairing a rectangular nut fell to the floor but I can't match it to a screw hole. Unfortunately, both of these fell out when removing the upper cowling and midsection fairing. Anyone know where...
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    Adding a microwave and inverter help

    I have a 2012 Yamaha F250 engine. 3 Standard size batteries, size 29. I was thinking about adding a 1100 watt inverter and a 600-700 watt microwave. Any issues you can see with that? The microwave would probably run once or twice a trip at the most 5 minutes to warm up some food. Can the...
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    Steering Stuck... frozen... sorta

    Engine is volvo penta, 7.4GL. The drive ram has a plate that says SX-C1. I believe it was retrofited to a duo prop, but is orignally a SX. Steering is cable with power assist. I recently just replaced my power steering pump with a new volvo unit as we found a leak. I don't know if the new...
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    7.4GL power steering pump, spring?

    I bought a new Volvo power steering pump. Do I need to swap the spring out with my old one or the new one should already have the same spring? Thanks!
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    7.4GL riser bracket

    I'm in the process of replacing my exhaust manifold and risers. Currently my risers have a small bracket to hold the oil filter and electronic box. When looking at online risers, they dont have the same bracket. Is this something I need to weld on or is it because the riser is aftermarket. I...
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    7.4GL gas engine and Lower Unit Temp

    What is the temperature of the Engine suppose to be at? My engine sits at about 170. When I flushed my engine, recently its been steaming, which seems to be too warm. I may need to re tighten the water pump as I had issues on the tension with it recently. I might need a slightly smaller belt...
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    Power Steering on 7.4GL Gas engine

    I've owned my boat for about 1 year now. I've always felt that my power steering was way to stiff At idle, i can barely turn the wheel. Once I get it up to 2k RPM, it turns much easier. Was hoping to be able to easily turn the wheel even at idle so that I can manuver better. How do I tell if...
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    7.4 GL cooling issues

    I fished my boat yesterday with a 7.4GL engine for about 8 hours. Did not have any cooling issues all day. However, when i took the boat out and hooked it to ear muffs, the engine overheated. Fresh water was not coming out of the exhaust as normal. What are some possible issues? The raw...
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    Battery Suggestion for penta 7.4GL

    I'm currently in the process of replacing 4 of the boats batteries. The previous owner put Interstate 31-MHD battieries, which are heavy cycle, but not necessarily a marine deep cycle. Should I replace it with the same? What is the suggest CCA for the 7.4GL system? Can I use a 845 CCA marine...
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    Where to buy Volvo Penta 7.4GL Manifold and Risers

    Where to buy Volvo Penta 7.4GL Manifold and Risers Since i'm doing some maintenance, was thinking it may be time soon to replace my manifolds and possibly risers. What are some good sites to buy from for replacement parts? Of course OEM is best, but are the other brands good too, or should i...
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    Fuel pump no power/ relay to pump help

    Took boat out and fuel pump not getting power when key turned to on position. Engine is Volvo gas dp 7.4gl. I made a mistake when diagnosing my fuel pump and removed the relay and mixed up the wiring. 1st can someone please advise me on the proper relay wiring! I have 4 cables that ran to the...
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    Varnish on deck, removal options?

    I was using marine varnish on some wood trim pieces and dripped some varnish on the deck. I didn't catch it until the day later when it hardened. My deck has a anti slip bumps so the varnish has gotten into the nooks. Any tips or ideas how to remove it? It's just unsightly. I do have a power washer.
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    89 70hp VRO, bad carbs, how to properly store

    I have a 89 70hp johnson VRO. this boat, i dont use it often, maybe once every few months. I'm in cali so the fuel isnt the best. I had my carbs rebuilt about 4 months ago. I warm the motor once every 2-3 weeks for about 5 min to keep it fresh. I haven't taken it out on the water in over 2...
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    volvo penta 7.4 GL , engine wont start after line in prop

    1996 Volvo Penta DP 7.4GL Gasser got troll lines tangled in prop, heavy gauge lines. boat was put in reverse by mistake by friend which tangled the lines. when still in reverse, we shut the engine off to avoid losing our gear. After clearing the lines, we start the engine. It putters for a...
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    5hp tohatsu stalls ( not getting fuel) advice please!

    I have a 2004 5hp Tohatsu Outboard 4 stroke. When i start the motor, it runs fine, and after it while, it starts to sound as though it is not getting enough gas and slowly stalls out. If i prime and press the bulb, it comes back to life. The engine is not getting enough fuel. Currently my...
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    check valve on main motor and kicker question

    I recently installed a kicker motor. Main motor is a 1990 johnson 2 stroke vro, kicker is a 2004 tohatsu 5hp 4stroke Current setup is Fuel tank--> fuel water seperator --> one line to primer bulb to main, one line to primer bulb to kicker i've noticed that when running my kicker, it would...
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    Where to Buy Cheap Tohatsu Parts?

    I lost my 2003 Tohatsu 5HP Motor Cowling when trailering my boat. Flew off and can't find it, arggg. Any suggestions on a website to buy a replacement cheap? Used or New is ok. Thanks!
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    boat capacity, who sets it?

    The 18' bass boat i purchased used, has a sticker on the back that says max of 4 people. My question is who sets these guidelines? Is this something that can be readjusted for more people based on some inspection?
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