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    Remote Control Locked

    This has happened a couple of times. The throttle/gear lever is totally locked and imovable. I switch off the engine and when I restart the gear and throttle lever work normally. I need to take off the remote control when next at the boat and have a look for anything coming loose etc but any...
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    Outboards and Prop Walk?

    The general wisdom and experience is that you do not get any prop walk with an outboard because the prop shaft runs pretty parallel to the surface. The prop shaft angle on shaft driven boats is often 5-15 degrees and with a RH prop gives a substantial kick to port when in astern gear. If an...
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    Corrosion Inhibition - Under New Engine Hood

    My first new engine, a Tohatsu 302t I sprayed uner the engine cover with Waxoyl which gave super protection and when I came to sell it after 7 years I steam cleaned it and it was immaculate BUT in the meantime picked up dirt and looked awful and was a bit sticky to handle things under the...
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    Yamaha FT25 - Diagnostics?

    Does this engine (2019) have a diagnostics socket? The high thrust (unlike the F25) is conventional carburettor. I am asking whether a dealer can read the engine hours in the event of a warranty claim?
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    Tohatsu and Yamaha 25HP Outboard

    I have alway had a soft spot for Tohatsu and have had 3 of their new outboards. They have all given good service but reluctantly i have chosen a new Yamaha 25 over a 25 or 30 hp Tohatsu. I wanted to switch from a 20hp Tohatsu to a 30 hp Tohatsu as pushing an old catamaran into headwind and tide...
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    Toyota Outboard Warranty

    Hi Chaps Just bought a 20 HP 4 stroke with electrics and power tilt to power my sailing cat and very disappointed that the dealer has said that the warranty is void unless the servicing is carried out by a Tohatsu certified dealer. As over the 5 years of the warranty this would amount to about...
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