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davidkuhlmann

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  1. No I don't think they are really a "problem" outboard they do need to be maintained like any others. Thirsty on both fuel and oil compared to today's standards, but usually a pretty sturdy outboard. I would have them checked out by a certified Yamaha tech before purchase as well as a marine surveyor to go over the hull. All money well spent.

  2. Neither the link you provided nor the one that it leads to say anything about him either being a scallop fisherman or being busted for supposed smuggling compartments 504_shrugging.gif Where did you get that from ?

    The article does state they are trawlers and to me that means fish not scallops. None the less he also has purchased tuna permits for the last 4 years just in case they were to catch a tuna in their nets. He obviously was trying to do the right thing. He just obviously didn't read the part you are not supposed to catch a tuna in a net. Should have said they caught it on a rod and reel and all would have been a different outcome.

  3. Yes you are a tad under powered for the weight that you are hauling. But I think you have excessive prop slip. You may gain a bit more top end speed with a quality SS prop. Again check with Ken at Prop Gods. Your RPMS are good but that prop might be able to have some cup added to give it more bite as well. I'd go talk to a local prop shop in your area and see what they say. Make sure you tell them what you posted here above as well.

  4. It still sounds fuel related to me. Did you get any alarms when this happens? If this fuel tank had previously had non ethanol in it and you are now putting in ethanol fuel it will clean out the tank and clog up the filters continously until it is actually cleaned out. Check your filters again and see if there is any sludge in them. Fuel problems will not usually set off alarms. Do a Google search for ethanol problems in outboards and you will read for days. And yes you may have to take down the carbs again to clean them too.

    Also ethanol will eat the inside of the fuel lines and cause them to become a flapper valve of sorts which also could be your problem. Make sure you have ethanol resistant fuel lines, if not change them.

  5. I agree with Popeye. There is no prop that will perform like a SS. Composite props are cheap junk and usually cost more than aluminum. I only keep my original aluminum prop that came with the boat as a spare.

    Contact Ken at www.propgods.com and he will take care of you. Great guy and has a prop swap program to make sure you get the correct prop for your setup. He has more knowledge about boats and props than most. Tell him I sent you.

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