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    Buying a 2002 228 without trailer- Need trailer advise

    After purchasing a 2001 226 with a F250, F15 kicker, and dual tanks on a Loadmaster aluminum trailer, I’m looking into a new trailer for a few reasons. The trailer is rated #6000. And by design I think poorly made. Prior owner replaced axles with #3500 torsions and SS brakes last year, but in...
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    Yamaha Factory techs we’re wrong.

    Regarding engine serial number comparability chart, mine was shown as “not comparable”. Showed engine made too soon (low serial number). I had Command Link hub added. Update again! reading online I found a similar situation about Code 123 and low voltage. Had dealer charge batteries and water...
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    Yamaha Factory techs we’re wrong.

    Unfortunately the Troll function does not work. All else seems fine. I tap on the “troll” and message says function nor available with this motor.
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    Yamaha Factory techs we’re wrong.

    I understand that some 2005 model F250’s will be able to transmit data, and some will not. I saw online where someone posted a range of serial numbers of comparable units, and mine was listed as too old (lower serial number) and thus incomparable.
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    Yamaha Factory techs we’re wrong.

    Electronics upgrade update! launched 0500 only to discover nothing happened when I turned the key. Nothing! Wiggled throttle to make sure it was in neutral. Nope! Looked got anything obvious like a disconnected wire. Nope. Checked fuses, even though tilt and gauges worked. Nope. Now I’ve got...
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    Repowered my seafarer 228!!

    That’s a great set-up and great price given the times. Fantastic they had motors in stock! Mee repowered our 1992 226 Seafarer early 2020 when this Covid thing was causing places to temporarily close their doors. F200XCA with digital shift (never go back to mechanical if possible ever!)...
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    New to me 2001 226 Seafarer (comparison to 1992 226 Seafarer)

    My brother has owned Grady’s since 1987, so I’m a bit familiar with the smaller walk arounds. Started with a 1987 204C and moved up to a 1992 226 Seafarer. safe, easy to operate solo, economical, and can take a few more anglers out. So after some searching and trial and error, I added a 2001...
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    Yamaha Factory techs we’re wrong.

    I will go into more detail on my electronics upgrade in another thread, but I want to emphasize how not all internet is correct. I own a 2005 Yamaha F250TRXD Serial number 6P2 x 1002632N Manufactured March 2005 Mounted on a 2001 226 Seafarer Upgraded from original 2-stroke Yamaha. through...
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    Replacing rotted bulkhead on 2001 226

    I just picked up a 2001 226 Seafarer from Bellingham Washington. Has a 2005 Yamaha 250 with 711 hours and a Yamaha 15 kicker with helm throttle and Panther steering. She sits atop a Loadmaster aluminum tandem axle with new torsion axles and brakes. The dual fuel tanks look good and are dry and...