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This looks like a nice boat at a solid price. I have a '94 with the same fuel tank -- it's a 54 gallon aluminum tank with two chambers (port & starboard). The system works very well.

Hi BBurgin, Check out the thread on propping my Yamaha 90: http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t= ... sc&start=0 At 3200 RPM you could cruise forever at 15 mph and just sip the gas. The engine is not bogging down. I agree with the other posts. Prop the boat to get max rpm at WOT around...

Yes Please! :D

You guys rock. The prop came off with no trouble. I didn't even get a chance to ice & heat it. I soaked the end of the shaft with PB Blaster and let it sit while I changed the lower unit gear oil. Then I was able to remove the thrust washer (is that what the large washer with the spline...

Thanks everyone -- I'll try ice first -- then if that doesn't work, heat. PB & a rubber mallet to show I'm serious. I'll let you know how it goes. Matt

OK, my oil change, lube (thanks again for those who responded to my grease post), and fuel filter maintenance all went swimmingly. So, I should have expected the last task to hold me up. My prop is stuck on the shaft. It was last off when the engine was new -- two years ago. I didn't see...

Thanks everyone -- I'll just use the one Yamaha grease -- and if my boat blows up I'll let you know. :wink:

Thanks Boris -- that's where I'm leaning. Anyone know of any circumstances where that approach (just using a good marine grease for everything) would be a problem?

So, I'm doing my own maintenance now on my 2009 Yamaha 90 -- following the service manual. And, under 'Lubricating' they have 3 different types of grease listed. For tilt tube, engine mount, and cowling locks they list "Water Resistant Grease" (Yamaha grease A); for starter gear at flywheel...

I can't speak for MN but in CA you only pay sales tax on used boats/ vehicles when you register at the DMV. So, we won't track you down... :wink:

I use the Big Buddy heater (the larger version) -- which is probably too big but I had it from a house remodel. It works great -- a lot of heat, relatively efficient using the small cannisters. But, then again, I am in California so it doesn't run very long. Crack the window an inch or so for...

The outer route is voluntary -- which means that ships may still be in the channel. I see them frequently. Another issue that has encouraged traffic to stay outside the channel are the whale strikes around the marine sanctuary. I don't know what the hostility is about -- the port of LA...

Yep... I carry a spare w/ washer and nut.

Plus, just after you slow down for that steep wake coming at you it may be necessary to get up on a plane fast. The 90 is a versatile choice.

The old Sienna has 173000 miles on it and it may be time to start thinking about a new car. The new body design in 2007 (thru the current model year) is rated to tow 5000 lbs with the V-6. Seems like a nice car -- comfortable to drive with reasonable MPG. More towing capacity than a minivan...

Why ruin a perfectly good trip just because the electronics fail? My dad wouldn't let me take his boat to Catalina when I was a kid until I could prove to him that I could navigate home from an unknown location on a dark rainy foggy night. Thankfully, he just let me demonstrate my skills on a...

LA traffic is probably the worst in the country -- and Anaheim to Ventura is a grind. Best bet is to avoid the freeways during the day as much as possible. If you need to travel from one part of So Cal to another leave before 6:00 am or after 7:00 pm. When I launch in San Pedro, I try to...

Tom brings up a good point. To that end there are several resources available online: Online Navigation Course (free) http://www.sailingissues.com/navcourse0.html There oughta be a book... (also free) http://www.irbs.com/bowditch/ And, the bible: Chapman Piloting and Seamanship...

Good ideas from a previous thread: http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?p= ... 0d0a709407 I'll also add: If you're going with Island Packers be sure to have dinner in downtown Ventura -- some great restaurants. May be worth the drive to Carpinteria (15 minutes north) and Santa Barbara (30...

Have a great trip Joe! Wow, the Greek Islands. That may be a record for a c-dory :wink: .