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    Do I need a fuse/breaker here??

    Ok, so after some more research found this very helpful vid: Looks like ABYC code is to NOT fuse the ignition circuit. Basically, current can go up a TON when cranking, especially if trying to start engine on a low voltage (drained down) battery. And they basically picked the more likely of...
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    Getting engine error codes on Garmin with loud beeping??

    Determined the same and did the same thing as you and turned off those alarms. Seems like some protocol mismatch between either Garmin or Yamaha
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    Do I need a fuse/breaker here??

    Also, am I correct to wire the engine negative wire to a negative bus as shown? Or should I wire it directly to the battery? I guess if it's wired to the -ve bus it would mean the bus has to handle the appliance load coming into it (76A) PLUS all the current from the engine cranking when it...
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    Do I need a fuse/breaker here??

    In terms of wire runs, battery to main ON/OFF switch is about 2m (6ft) and engine to switch is about 2-2.5m as well. The outboard technically has a fuse box so I'm assuming it's not needed there, correct? Between battery and switch, I'm assuming this IS important? It's a big wire with a lot of...
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    Not getting trim data from F50LB with NMEA2000 connection - help!

    Good to know! I don't have any gauges currently, the Garmin is the only thing on the console
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    Not getting trim data from F50LB with NMEA2000 connection - help!

    UPDATE: figured this out. Found the 2 pink wires (wrapped in yellow tape and disconnected) and connected them together. Getting trim data in Garmin, BUT... looks like it's not quite accurate or calibrated. LOL, the journey continues! I'm getting a trim readout between 0 and 124% on the Garmin...
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    Getting engine error codes on Garmin with loud beeping??

    Yamaha F50LB (2014) connected to Garmin Echomap Ultra 106sv using NMEA200. Garmin is getting engine data so gauges work and show trim, rpm, etc. When I turn the ignition to ON (engine getting power but not running) my Garmin starts beeping loudly and shows what looks to be engine codes! The...
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    Not getting trim data from F50LB with NMEA2000 connection - help!

    I did find this in the FSM: But these wires are light and dark blue, and looks like the two are connected while a 3rd wire (black) is not connected and plugged.
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    Not getting trim data from F50LB with NMEA2000 connection - help!

    Wired up a NMEA2000 interface to get engine data to show up on the Garmin chartplotter. It's mostly working; getting engine rpm, coolant temp, etc. However, the main reason I embarked on this whole thing was to get engine trim to show up, which it isn't! I tried to research online but couldn't...
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    Do I need a second battery if using a prawn pot puller?

    Motor is a 2014 Yamaha 4 stroke, fuel injected, no pull start cord unfortunately
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    Do I need a second battery if using a prawn pot puller?

    18ft RIB zodiac with 2014 50hp Yamaha outboard, currently have just one battery used for starting + electronics. Got a prawn puller, which has a 3.4-30amp load range. I definitely don't want to drain my only battery and be stranded, wondering if I should be wiring up a secondary battery? Space...
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    No water out of pee hole - I'm stuck...

    Ah, good advice. I did end up taking the lower unit off again and replaced the impeller, with water ears it was working, so who knows if it was the water level or maybe some air pocket or the impeller after all. I bet that even with the old impeller, if I had it 6" below there maybe would have...
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    No water out of pee hole - I'm stuck...

    Stuck for ideas on this one, would really appreciate some help :) Started engine for first time after winter and no water coming out of pee hole. More details: Yamaha F50LB 2014 Ran perfectly well last season. I flushed the engine well after our last trip before it got put away for the winter...
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    Mysterious engine 'whine' when in neutral or reverse

    For the lower unit, I had the unit level and filled it with a little hand pump until the top port was consistently flowing oil without bubbles. I did spray the entire engine with Yamaha silicone spray, which I remember seeing as recommended by a Yamaha tech on Youtube -> I tried to avoid...
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    Mysterious engine 'whine' when in neutral or reverse

    New to me 2014 Yamaha F50LB. Ran it last season without issues. This past winter decided to do a full 100hr service last fall (lower unit, spark plugs, fresh ignition cables, etc). Now engine seems to run fine when moving but intermittently when shifting into neutral or reverse it makes a...
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