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    Winterizing...Fogging spray vs Fogging oil in fuel?

    I have to winterize my 2021 Vmax 115 next week. Not sure if I should mix some fuel with the Yamaha fogging oil (They say mix 2 Gallons up???) or just remove the spark plugs and spray some fogging oil in, then crank it a few times? I will have stabiliser in the existing 12 gallon tank. Opinions...
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    2021 Vmax 115 gear case oil confusion.

    I bought a new boat this year and am enjoying it's performance. It Is a Stanley welded aluminum boat (Mink is the model) with a Vmax 115. My dealer said that I should get the oil changed (Including the gear case) at 20 hours and then do it every 100 after that. They also said that Yamaha was...
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    Breaking in a VMAX 115 Best practices

    Hello, I have a new motor and boat (Vmax 115 on a Stanley Mink). So far it has had about two hours of use. How long should I go before giving higher RPMS? So far I have mostly driven it either slow going into a Marina or cruising at around 4000-4300. It has probably had about 7 gallons worth of...
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    2002 Cobalt 226 (5.7 Volvo) conks out on the lake with no warning

    Was on the lake today. My 2002 226 with Volvo 5.7 power started normally, and then idled out of the bay for about 2 minutes. I then took it up to 3,000 RPM to plane out and it went dead instantly. All electrical other than the blower and trim showed no signs of life. No click of the starter...
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    Are 2012 115hp Etecs reliable powerplants?

    I have a 90 HP Tohatsu on my water logged Edgewater and am looking at a used Boston Whaler Newport with a 115 Etec from 2012. It has a claimed 230 hours. My Tohatsu has been a very reliable motor so far. My local marina does not work on Etec's and claims they are too complicated and have not...
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    5.7 GSI lower water pump dripping

    Hello, I have a question about my 2002 5.7 Volvo GSI in my Cobalt 226. I noticed a small dripping after a 20 minute run from the water pump that runs off the crankshaft pulley. I am assuming that any leak is abnormal. What does this pump do?, as of course there is a traditional auto style one...
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    Fastwin coils quality

    Thinking about replacing my ignition coils and plug leads on my 1971 Fastwin and was wondering if there is a preferred brand when it comes to price/ reliability? I see quite a selection on Ebay, but want to do this once. Also noticed that the coil design changed over the years .In my parts...
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    Best way to winter prep a 90 HP 2 STROKE

    Hello, just wondering how best to put my boat to sleep for the winter. It is a fuel injected 2 stroke. Last year I put Marine Stabil in the fuel and tried to spray fogging oil into the intake. Boat was fine in the spring. Would it be better to run it on a very oil rich mixture for few minutes...
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    1971 Fastwin Gushing water out lower cowl.

    Been refreshing all the likely wear items on my 1971 Fastwin. Rebuilt carb, resealed the whole driveline, new points, fuel pump, water pump. Put it in the water and got it running (after 24 years hiatus). When it started the cowl under the engine filled up with water right up to the bottom spark...
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    Are the 2T 20 HP Yamaha outboards worth fixing up??

    Just wondering what the opinion is on the 20 HP Yamaha two strokes? I have a neglected one from about the year 2000. It was apparently run with a bad impeller and then put away a few years ago. It's free so for fun I'd like to dig around inside. Haven't tested compression yet. I also have a...
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    1971 Evinrude fastwin seal question

    Putting my lower gearcase back together and I noticed that there is one seal I have not purchased. From my parts diagram it appears that the seal is built into a larger part and perhaps must be changed with the gearcase head assembly Part # 383757. As seen here...
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    Can't figure out what this Fastwin 18 part does (Lockout lever)

    Assembling my 1970 Fastwin and for the life of me, I can't figure out what the purpose of a plastic part near the pull start assembly does. It is called a lockout lever in the parts manual # 315760 It kinda fits inn a recess in the flywheel, but seems it would be sheared off instantly if any...
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    Water logged Edgewater 155 strategies

    Hello, I have a 1999 Edgewater 155. It is a center console design, heavily built overall. I have a 90 HP Tohatsu direct injection 2 stroke on it, and with 2 adults it struggles to reach a plane.. I believe it is water logged, as the motor seems to be operating very well and pulls to 5300RPM...
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    Hooking up temp gauge on Pro V

    I'd like to hook up a temperature gauge to my Pro V 150. When I remove the engine cowl I noticed two spots on the cylinder head that perhaps would be suitable? There is a couple of threaded but blind holes on each cylinder head. Would these be the correct spot to mount the sender for an...
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    Starting battery vs starting/deepcycle for Pro V 150 HP

    Need to buy a new battery for my ski boat. It used to have a deep cycle, which I am told was wrong for it and hard on the charging system. AM I best to stick with the starting battery only? or do the combination ones offer any benefit? I have a Lowrance GPS and depth finder on the boat as well...
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    Painting exterior of my 150 HP suggestions

    Hello, I have a carbed V6 150 HP on my ski boat. The motor was originally Grey. The bottom gearcase has been replaced with a Black rebuilt unit. The top cover has been professionally refinished in Black two stage paint, but the center section is hard to look at in mottled and semi corroded Grey...
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    What is the difference between these two styles of OE Prop ?(1971 Fastwin)

    In the market for an OE or aftermarket prop for my 18 HP Fastwin and I have two 9X10 parts numbers for Props that look a little different. One is more swept back...
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    burning boat gas in my car

    I think my gas is clean from my boat but was wondering if an additive put in two fillups ago might give my emissions some issues on my 07 Subaru. ? I bought my boat used and the previous owned used Yamaha ring clean regularly. So two fillups ago (Probably $200 of fuel) has been run through the...
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    fogging md 9o tips

    Going to put the motor to sleep this week and it will be stored outdoors in Canada. How do you get lube on bearings with a direct injection two stroke? was just going to spray fogging oil in cylinders, but can you spray oil in a running engine to help lube the bearings?
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    Anti Freeze in 2 stroke outboard?

    Watched a video of a guy winterizing his outboard and he puts anti freeze in it. Is this nessecary? I thought they drained if left upright?? TIA
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