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    Sailboats' right of way

    Hi: Can someone help me clarify a sailboat's right of way versus a stationary powerboat. I often anchor in a quiet area of a bay to fish, and other times just drift with the tide. I would see sailboats from afar come towards me with sail up then turn to avoid me upon close proximity. Please...
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    Pulsating jolts when stopping.

    Hi, I have a technical support question. I just replaced my brake assembly (Titan Galphorite Free-back Hyd. Brake-10 inch) on a 4yr old 3000lb boat trailer with surge actuator. The boat is about 2500lbs. When braking, it would slow down normally at first, but right before the full stop, it would...
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    Erratic RPM then no electric

    Hi there: I have a 2007 Wellcraft 180 sportsman with a 115 Yamaha 4 cycle outboard. I never had a problem with it until yesterday. After making a couple of stops in the bay, I restarted the engine with no problems. Then as I accelerate, the tachometer needle jumps around then goes above 7000rpm...
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    Yamaha Outboard Monitoring Device?

    Hi: Is there a device that you can buy for a Yamaha outboard that can monitor or give indicators on engine parameters like temperature, oil level, run hours? My dealer says there is such a computer for service mechanics they use much like a black box on a plane. It would be helpful if it can...
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    Brand new Yamaha Outboard but Throttle Limited

    Hi: I bought new Wellcraft bowrider boat with a Yamaha 115 Outboard. The dealer made an adjustment on the outboard motor so I can't go above 3500rpm during the 10 hour break-in period for the new motor. Can some tell me how to adjust the throttle back to normal? I really don't want to trailer...
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