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Useful conversation on The Hull Truth for those interested: https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-ho ... ystar.html Seems it may be a leak on the internal seal of the steering cylinder — which after so many years is not surprising. I’m leaning toward replacing the while system which is not much...

It’s more than just the limited slip; it’s a constant slide that results in the helm being unable to keep the boat on course without constant active turning to port. Makes a long ride pretty unpleasant, and of course it seems like a failure waiting to happen.

Hi all, I’ve got a BayStar steering system that’s about 17 years in service. Works flawlessly all these years, but I am now having a little slippage when I turn to port — starboard turn goes to full stop at lock; port turn goes to lock and stops, but wheel then slowly slips beyond where engine...

Many thanks! Always good to learn something new. On to the salt away.

Just an update — I changed out the impeller and pump housing (which was easier than I expected) and swapped out the thermostat. Also very quick and easy. Then I unplugged the flushing tubes that were accessible and put some compressed air through. Dropped it in the marina and ran it. Pretty...

Thanks again, I’ll get at it and let you know what I find!

Thanks again, I’ll get at it and let you know what I find!

Thanks for this good advice — way better than stripping down the engine to chase it. I was on muffs at about 3000 rpm and no luck. I’ll drop in the marina and see if that gives it better pickup. I’ll also try the compressed air and weed whacker string. Any idea how long it takes for the...

Good evening all, my 2008 Yamaha F90 is not producing any flow through the tell tale stream out the back of the engine. It doesn’t seem to be overheating and has no alarm sounding or obvious heat. I cleared the accessible water tubes and replaced the impeller and case. Still no luck. I’m...

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Hi Mark, thanks for these suggestions. Very helpful! We’re going midweek so should hopefully have less congestion. 👍 Matt

Hi all, we’re on our way to Tahoe for a few days (via Berkeley and the bay). Any concerns about non-copper bottom paint on the lake? I have a semi-hard (hybrid) paint which is a few seasons old but still in pretty good condition. I can’t find any restrictions beyond copper prohibition. Also...

Thanks to you all! I thought this was the case but wanted to confirm. Matt