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    New Suzuki 20hp - What Data, if any, is available?

    My father is preparing to purchase a new..... Suzuki 20 HP DF20ATLW5 Outboard Motor What data, if any, will this motor provide? He purchased a Suzuki simple tachometer. Will this motor provide hours (as do other models), when ignition is turned on (ex. when motor reaches 50 hrs, gauge needle...
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    Mercury Product Protection - Extended Warranty - Worth it?

    Just wanted to know if those that have purchased this warranty, and have used it, believe it to be well worth the cost. There are both Gold and Platinum versions. Platinum being more expensive and covering more (see attached). I'm typically not one to purchase warranties for vehicles...
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    '23 Mercury 60hp 4 Stroke - What are these tools for?

    These tools came with my new '23 Mercury 60hp 4 stroke outboard. What are they for? Both sockets look too small for spark plug.
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    2017 F25LWTC - How often is the VST changed?

    I recently serviced my outboard including: Water pump kit Spark Plugs Engine oil and filter Gear oil Fuel filter Added a Yamaha 10 micron external filter/housing (mini 10) Is the VST something that is change after so many hours? I could not find a maintennace schedule for this motor...
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    Parts/Cables Needed to Connect '23 Merc 75hp 4 stroke to Lowrance Elite FS for Engine Data Display?

    A buddy of mine just purchased a new 2023 Bass Buggy 18DLX with a Merc 75hp 4 stroke. He wants to connect engine to his new FF so he can display engine data onto the FF screen. Engine Model #: 1F754132D Engine Serial #: 3B297238 What cables/parts will be needed to accomplish this? What is...
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    ‘01 Honda 130 hp…… Known issues?

    Going to look at an ‘01 Lund Mr. Pike 17.5’ boat. It has an ‘01 Honda 130. I checked rating placard and the boat has a max HP rating of 130. Owner says low hours and fresh water use only. I believe it is an EFI model. Are there any known issues with this year/ model Honda? How are hours...
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    B20-25 Water Pump Housing Bolts....Thread sealant, grease, torque specs?

    Hello all-- I have a 2017 Yamaha F25LWTC and am preparing for a new water pump install. I will be installing a complete WP kit with new bolts. I asked questions in Yamaha forum but no answers yet. While I wait for some responses, I thought I'd inquire on my old stomping grounds here at Honda...
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    2017 F25LWTC - Water pump torque values....NOT in Service Manual

    Preparing to install a new water pump and perform a lower end service. A couple of questions related to this service. Torque values for water pump are not provided in Yamaha factory service manual. Where can they be found? Manual calls for a few different Locitite sealants and thread...
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    2017 F25LWTC - Engine, lower end, and water impeller service questions

    Preparing to perform service on my motor. Purchased factory manual and will study the sections on these areas. Was thinking of building a stand for lower end so I can work on it on my workbench. Note: I purchased all factory OEM parts, including oils. Questions: 1. Any tips/advice on these...
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    2017 Yamaha F25....Is it NMEA AND/OR Yamaha Digital Gauge compatible?

    I'd like to see/view engine hours (history) since new, rpms, and water temps/ oil pressure. I'd like to see this engine data on either a Lowrance Elite Ti2 and/or a Garmin 93SV UHD or on a Yamaha Digital Gauge. Is this possible? Questions about my motor.... 1. What type of engine data is...
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    Installing External Fuel Filter - How Critical is Placement in Direct Sun?

    Preparing to install a 10 micron Yamaha external fuel filter for my 2017 F25 LWTC. Installation instructions call for not mounting in direct sunlight due to potential fuel vapor lock. My boat is a Alumacraft V16 simple aluminum skiff. There are no out of sun areas to mount the filter. It...
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    2017 F25 (F25LWTC) -Is 10 micron External Fuel Filter Appropriate?

    Considering an external fuel filter (ex. 10 micron). NOTE: I believe there is only one fuel filter under the motor cowling. Is this 10 micron too restrictive/not recommended for this size motor? My thoughts are that the 10 micron external fuel filters can be too restrictive for the...
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    2017 F25 (F25LWTC) - Does OEM Service Manual Have Part #s?

    Hello all-- Just purchased a used Alumacraft V16 and it has this nice Yamaha on it! It's going to need a complete service (oils, filters, w-pump, etc.). I would like to get a factory OEM service manual. Yamaha website appears non functional. Part # appears to be LIT-18616-03-76. Are part...
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    Former Honda BF50 Owner.....If not Honda, what?

    I post this here because I respect the opinions and advice provided to me here by several members. I recently sold my boat that had the '98 Honda BF50. It was a very nice motor and I began to become very comfortable working on it. It was fun to work on and once tuned, it was very nice! Now I...
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    '98 Honda BF50AW - VERY LOW idle at trolling RPMs

    Took my Arima 15 boat out fishing last week. Motor ran great! Trolled at approx. 2mph for approx. 4 hours, which for my outboard, was at idle (IN gear). I noticed several times that the motor ran at approx. 500-600 rpm instead of the usual idle (not in gear) rpm of 900-1000. When at this idle...
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    Outboard Mounting Bolts/Nuts - Stainless and Bronze?

    Adding two (upper and lower) Bob's Machine Transom Support Plates (1/4" cold rolled alum plates). Need longer bolts. Honda sells OEM mounting bolts as follows: From 1998.....stainless bolts (SS) (12X100) and metric SS nuts. Expensive at $21 per bolt and $9 per nut!! They also sell a kit...
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    1998 BF50AW - Mounting Bolts Torque Specs?

    I have checked my Honda OEM service manual as well as the Honda Owner's Manual....... I am unable to find the specs on the four mounting bolts that bolt stern bracket to transom (bolts that mount outboard to transom). I also googled and found nothing. Where can I find these specs? Thanks
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    Timing Belt - '98 BF50AW - When to Replace?

    Hello all-- My motor appears to have the OEM timing belt (1998). 1. At what point do they get replaced? 2. Is this an interference engine (meaning if belt goes...so do valves!)? 3. What is involved in replacing and what tools are needed? My manual makes it look not too complicated, but...
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    1998 Honda BF50AW - Trolling for hours at a time - Bad for motor?

    Now that my outboard is running great, I have noticed that it idles at about 1000 rpm and pushes my boat about 2.5mph. I do a lot of trolling on my local lakes and am concerned about running at this low rpm for several hours at a time. I can troll up to 5-6 hours in an outing. Is trolling...
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    MOD for New Larger Water Indicator (pee hole) for Honda BF50?

    Has anyone here heard of the Water exit port mod? I read about this mod on another forum. Here is link to mod. https://www.macgregorsailors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=12568 This is a mod that replaces the 1998 (perhaps several years pre/post) with a 2004+ water exit port (at engine...
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