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    Yamalube vs. Other

    All good points. You would think the engine manufacturers would specify an NMMA certification in their manuals. There is an interesting blog about oils and wear protection ratings and many different oils, both mineral based and full synthetic are discussed...
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    Yamalube vs. Other

    Some of us have four strokes and here's what I discovered regarding Yamalube. My owners manuals (150 and 250) only list API certifications and SAE viscosities, no mention of NMMA certifications at all. Of course, TCW3 is a two stroke oil certification by NMMA. The four stroke equivalent is...
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    Need galley faucet for 2006 Sailfish

    Most of those are Scandvik. Look for that brand and find the part number. Amazon actually carries a few. https://www.amazon.com/Galley-Basin-Mixer-Profile-Spout/dp/B002FVQ47K/ref=sr_1_4?crid=KXB1WFYGUUJX&dchild=1&keywords=scandvik+faucet+marine&qid=1598022042&sprefix=scandvik%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-4
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    Intermittent problem with Yamaha turning over when key is turned.

    Could be the neutral switch as previously mentioned, but since a key switch can't carry starting current, there is also a starter solenoid that provides high current to the starter. It is activated by the key switch. Check that solenoid for proper operation, but more likely is loose or...
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    How big an issue?

    Pretty common corrosion on the bang plate. The important part is to make certain that the transom is not wet. That year boat had Greenwood XL in the transom which won't rot though. I have a 2007 330 and my bang plate had less, but similar corrosion when I bought it in 2011. I removed the...
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    Worth it or not ?

    Here ya go!
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    Vacuflush Head Help

    My freshwater gauge sticks sometimes, but tapping it often frees it up. I did have to change out the freshwater tank sensor. Pretty easy to replace that on the 330.
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    Vacuflush Head Help

    With the head switch "on," one of the tank level lights should also be lit and it appears it is not. I'd try cycling the key with the discharge breaker on to see if it will free up the discharge pump relay. The light says the pump is on, but you confirmed it is not, but can you make it run via...
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    Vacuflush Head Help

    Before you begin to do things like changing duck bill valves, make sure to run gallons of RV/Marine holding tank freshner/treatment through the entire system. Fill the entire holding tank with water via the bowl and pump it out. It allows you to check the level sensors as you fill and empty...
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    Yamaha hour meter

    Just google it! Eg: http://www.criboats.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/CommandLink-Operation-manual-Round.pdf
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    Yamaha hour meter

    My guess is round command link like this. If so easy to reset maintenance hours. Get the manual.
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    Worth it or not ?

    I have two 12" screens on my 330. Works good for my old eyes!
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    Vacuflush Head Help

    You could have a slow leak in your fresh water system somewhere other than the head. But to confirm it's the head, try leaving a couple inches of water in the toilet and see if it drains over a short time. If it does, you can try to reseal it by turning everything off and cleaning the ball...
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    Yamaha hour meter

    The total engine hours comes from the ECU on the engine not the gauges. You can reset the maintenance hours via the gauges by reading the manual for the specific gauge. I assume you have Command Link gauges either round or square. The instructions are readily available on line and there are a...
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    Worth it or not ?

    Assuming you are considering the xsv models, (definitely go with the xsv) there is only a $500 difference and according to the Garmin website, the 7412 does not have preloaded maps. Go with the 8612xsv.
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    Transducer question

    I have the GT51-TM which according to the Garmin compatibility charts I found, is the "recommended" transducer for the 1242xsv. The GT-41 is compatible though. What frequency are you selecting on the side view? The higher 455 khz will provide more detail in my experience than the 260 khz...
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    Purchasing new toggle switches

    For my 330 I bought a Scandvik 14004P on Amazon for less than $20. Perfect replacement for my one that cracked.
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    Fischer Panda issue

    Broken belt? Pretty rare given the age of your generator. I'd be suspicious of the impeller if the belt was broken. Hope they checked it or the new belt may not last long. I put a new belt on mine at 250 hours and the one I took off looked new. Did they change the entire voltage control box...
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    Can an adult couple sleep in the v-berth of the 300 express? 330?

    In our 330 we sleep heads to the stern and I am 6'2". We have also slept head forward. The only challenge with heads aft is getting in and out, but keeps us limber!
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    Advice on raising scuppers?

    I did have a naval arch. course years and years ago, but if the box was 8' X 15' every inch of draft would displace about 630 lbs of water. (120 sq.ft.) X (1/12 ft.) X (63 lbs/cu.ft.) (salt water). I think 8' X 15' is pretty conservative, I could be wrong, but I'm not too familiar with the...