Forum: Repairs
06-14-2010, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 7
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Forum: Repairs
06-06-2010, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 537
Thanks I have asked RDS for a quote. Speedy...
Thanks I have asked RDS for a quote. Speedy tanks .com as quoted an epoxy coated aluminum tank. My polyethelene tank was only strapped down and not foamed-in. Is it necessary to foam-n an al tank?
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Forum: Repairs
06-04-2010, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 537
Fuel tank replacement
I have a 1988 v20 steplift and repowered it with a Yamaha f150 2 years ago. Now I need to replace the fuel tank It has a factory Inca FO6008 plastic tank. Called them today but they won't sell to...
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Forum: General
11-22-2009, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 340
Water in the fuel
Thanks -- I will check the vent hose connection. The idea that it might have fallen into the bilge make sense to me. I will have the system pressure tested.
Thanks everyone
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Forum: General
11-21-2009, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 340
water in fuel
Bought my 1988 v20 5 years ago, repowered with 150 Yamaha when old motor died last year due to water in motor. Had fuel tank pumped. First time used this year - new motor died -- water in...
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Forum: Performance
06-30-2008, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,045
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Forum: Performance
06-29-2008, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,045
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Forum: Performance
06-28-2008, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,045
Thanks, did you replace the filler hose and...
Thanks, did you replace the filler hose and overflow vent tube? I was hoping a stock tank would fit without the delay and cost of a custom tank. I must really love the V20 cause it's running up the...
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Forum: Performance
06-28-2008, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,045
water in fuel tank
Last year the old evenrude 225 HP on '88 V20 wouldn't start, we found 3 gallons of water in fuel tank and water in carbs. Drained water and used the boat for the rest of the season. Winterized...
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Forum: Performance
06-08-2008, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 668
Yamaha F200TXR
Need serious advise. 225HP Evenrude died this weekend. Considering a 200HP Yamaha 4 stroke but concerned about the weight 583lbs. Going to 200HP HPDI only gets the weight down to 475#. Use boat...
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Forum: General
06-22-2007, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 786
Re: Honda or Yamaha
I will measure transom for motor shaft length.
Anyone have experience buying new Yamaha's over the internet? -- couple thousand savings!
Will do pictures next time
:)
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Forum: General
06-19-2007, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 786
Re: Honda or Yamaha
I looked at the 200 hp E-tec today -- nice looking unit.
I saw the video -- the Yamaha 4 stroke lacks initial torque -- I don't want that.
now between the Evinrude E-tec and the Yamaha...
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Forum: General
06-19-2007, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 786
Re: Honda or Yamaha
Thanks for the feedback, Lots of good advise.
I've got a 20 year old 90 HP 2 stroke Yamaha on a whaler and it always runs great -- thats why I thought Honda or Yamaha. I was looking at the Honda...
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Forum: General
06-18-2007, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 786
Honda or Yamaha
Lookin to rpower. Old Evenrude 225 gave up the ghost.
Anyone got experience with 200HP 4 cycle Yamaha vs Honda repwers.
Getting quotes from dealers -- anyone know 25" shaft?
Thanks
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
06-27-2005, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 164
Re: How much to pay ?
Thanks for you input. I made an offer -- we will see how serious the seller really is. ;D
Other than the smell of gas -- how do you check the gas tank? Pressure test? ???
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
06-26-2005, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 164
How much to pay ?
Test drove '88 V20 (great condition) with original 225HP Evenrude & trailer. Boat looks good & Motor runs good.
Trim tabs don't work, bilge pump is shot. Bimini is good, but no enclosure. It's got...
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Forum: Performance
06-19-2005, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 170
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Forum: Performance
06-18-2005, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 170
'88 225 HP -- RATED at prop or powerhead?
I'm looking at my first V20 :-/. I read some comments on 225HP being too much. Can anyone tell me with an '88 year Evenrude is it rated at the prop or P/H?
Any idea on cruise fuel consumption?
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