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You, or a shop, need to troubleshoot the problem with a YDIS connector from Yamaha. A stationary test should tell you if you have a bad coil and most other problems should be logged in the ECM and can be read with the YDIS and a laptop. Modern electronic fuel injected 4 strokes can't be tested...

Thanks! That looks like one of their handlebar mounts. They make so many different mounts and adaptors it's hard to find that particular one. But I think that anyone would work.

Thanks, but what I'm asking about is how the RAM mount is attached to the motor shaft. Using a RAM mount to stabilize the non-deployed motor is quite clever.

It might be a Uflex Square Flange Helm. They are the only ones I know of with a square footprint. They are compatible with the SeasStar system. Uflex Square Flange Helm

What was the voltage reading on your Garmin before you killed the old batteries? The voltage you read at the instrument is typically lower than that at the battery posts because of the small gauge wiring and the distance of the run. With a fully charged battery, it's not uncommon to read 12.4 -...

You don't want to use too much bleach or let it sit too long or it can damage the diaphragm in your water pump and any rubber washers in the system. Most RV sanitation directions go something like this: 1. Flush out the tank with fresh water to remove any loose debris. Clean the strainer...

That's a really nice installation! How is the shaft fastened to the RAM mount on the cabin?

I took a ride in Ky's boat back in 2010 when it belonged to the original owner. It was in sort of rough shape even then. He has done an amazing job with that boat!

I’ve never removed the relief screw. You just have to turn it a half turn counter clockwise to release the pressure. It fits into an internal joint which I have never seen except in the shop manuals. There must be a trick to moving the joint so the hole can be aligned with the screw, but I...

Contact Rick's Reel Service. If he doesn't have the original part he will often know of an equivalent. He did a part substitution on an old Penn 750 for me and it works fine. http://www.ricksreelservice.com/

This is what I use: Battery Lift Strap

To get the air out, get the cylinder as close to perpendicular to the ground as possible using the trailer jack. With the engine tilted up and resting on the trailer lock, close the pressure relief valve and fill the cylinder with fluid. Put the fill screw back in but don't completely tighten...

Remove the screw on the filler port and you should be able to lift the engine. Be prepared to catch any fluid that gets blown out.

I had to re-wire a new horn once and as I recall, I needed to remove the windshield wiper motor. I remember what a PITA it was getting the wiper range set up correctly. The new horn failed after about 6 months. :confused:

The TR-1 is very popular for trolling western lakes. I've been on plenty of boats with that unit, which works great in that application. I fish with a friend out of Fort Bragg that has one on a 21' North River. It works fine on that modified V hull. But I don't think it would be very good...

Nice catch, guys! You sure lucked out on the winds. The last time I was down there in May it looked like this:

I mounted the pump on the cabin bulkhead behind the helm rigging box below the wheel. I located the heading sensor inside the cabin above the step. This was a bad idea since it can get wet and stepped on. I need to make a starboard box to protect it. Some heading sensors are waterproof and...

You don't need hydraulic assist. The AP has its own pump that is sized to the capacity of the steering ram or rams. I agree with Trapper that tying in the kicker to the main engine is the way to go. Keeping the main engine in the water will help you track straighter at trolling speed. This...

You can use any fluid that meets MIL SPEC H-5606-G. The best place to get this is at a small airport that has a lot of civil aviation. You can use AT fluid in a pinch, but it absorbs moisture that can cause corrosion and seal damage over time. Some products that meet the standard and are a...

I had a 2004 F150 when my Marina switched over from 89 octane E10 to non-ethanol Rec 90. The engine immediately picked up 200 rpm at WOT and I saw a small improvement in fuel economy at mid-range cruise speeds. I doubt the difference was due to the small difference in octane. Since Yamaha...