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    Odd noise when bf225 is shifted into gear.

    Hello everyone. I have a question. When I shift into both forward or reverse at the lowest rpms (640) the engine makes some odd noise. In a way it sounds like it’s not fully in gear and I can even feel some vibration at the helm. By increasing my rpms to 700+ the noise completely disappears. No...
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    Battery cable size for relocation

    Question for our electrical experts. I have a 2004 BF225. One of my winter projects is to relocate the batteries from the stern to the pilothouse on my Parker. She’s an older model and is a bit heavy in the stern. I’ve been slowly ordering everything needed for the project but I’m a bit stuck on...
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    Rudder feedback on bf225

    Hello everyone, im planning on installing a used autopilot system I purchased recently on my vessel. I need to install a rotary feedback (rudder position sensor) on my bf225. Does anyone have any pictures of this style setup on theirs ? Any help or ideas are appreciated. Thanks, Mark
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    2004 BF225 winterizing

    Up north in Michigan winter is starting to sneak closer. It appears my boating season is coming to a close. What is the recommended winterizing checklist for this engine. My plan is to change both the engine and lower unit oil (and filter), drain the vst and add stabile to the fuel. I’ve heard...
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    New prop hub for a 2004 Honda BF225

    I’m planning on installing a new prop hub on my Solas prop. Is this something I can do myself? Does anyone have a source or recommendation for a quality replacement. thanks. Mark
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    Honda BF225 control and throttle cable recommendations

    Hello, I have a single 2004 BF225 with the standard binnacle (top mount). I debating on whether to change out my cables. Should I stick with Honda OEM or is their an aftermarket alternative that’s better?
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    ACR relay for Honda bf225

    Hello everyone , I’m adding a Blue seas ACR relay on my vessel. Off of the ACR I need to run a wire to Start wire on my ignition switch for battery isolation on startup. I’ve gone thru my manual but have some confusion over which wire off of the ignition switch is the “start” wire. Any help is...
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    New owner of a 2004 BF225

    Hello everyone and thanks for accepting me to your forum. I’m a new owner of a 2004 BF225. I recently purchased a Parker boat and this is the motor that came with it. All of my previous vessels have been I/O’s so this is new to me. Unfortunately I do not know the maintenance history of the...
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