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    Thoughts on 2004 Seadoo GTS

    Good evening. I'm new to the PWC market having owned a few outboard boats in the past. My kids ( 6 and 8 ) were recently on a seadoo for the first time and loved it and are now bugging me to get one. In our summer park, there is a 2004 Seadoo GTS that the owner has mentioned he will be selling...
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    Is it the carbs?

    Hello, I have a 2006 50HP Yamaha 2 stroke outboard which I purchased last year. So far this season it has run great ( 35 MPH on my 16 foot aluminum) which is what is expected based on the published yamaha performance specs. However, this past weekend I was only able to get up to 25 MPH both...
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    Higher Octane with no ethanol

    Hello, I have read lots of threads regarding higher octane fuel being a waste of money with no real benefit for my 2006 Yamaha 50 HP two stroke but what about if the 91 Octane fuel was ethanol free? I live in Ontario Canada and only one major brand of gasoline does not put ethanol in all its...
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    is 2006 Yamaha 50 HP 2 stroke direct injection?

    Hello, I am considering purchasing a boat with a 2006 Yamaha 50 HP 2 stroke outboard. Under the engine cover is a resovoir for 2 stroke oil that automatically mixes the oil with the fuel. Does that mean its direct injection? I've heard that emission requirements are getting tougher and...
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    Winterizing Sylvan Explorer 1600 SC (2007)

    Hello, I am about to purchase a 2007 Sylvan Explorer 1600 SC. I live up in Canada and I would like to know if there is anything specific I need to do to the boat itself to winterize it. I know what needs to be done to the outboard but I'm thinking about the live well lines, bilge lines etc...
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    2006 Yamaha 50 HP 2 stroke reliability

    Hello, Im new here so please bare with me. I am looking at buying my first boat to use for fishing. The boat I am looking at is a 2007 Sylvan 1600 Explorer with a 2005 Yamaha 40 HP 2 stroke motor which reportadly has less than 100 hours and is in great condition. My question is, Are these a...
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