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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...

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...

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...

Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I’ve posted but with the kids grown and the job winding down I again have time to get the boat back out. When doing my annual maintenance I noticed that the steering bracket bolts on my Yamaha F90 are pretty rusted: I used a wire brush on my dremel to...

Good morning all. After 300 hours and 10 years I'm finally getting to my water pump to replace the impeller. This is a 2008 Yamaha F90 TLR. The engine runs fantastic -- reliable and smooth. However, when I dropped the lower unit the water pump housing was packed with debris -- what appeared...

I've managed to crack my port side sliding window. Don't ask how. The boat is a 1994 22' Cruiser in generally good condition -- but the sliders do stick as the 20+ years of crud has accumulated. I'm assuming I can dismantle the window by removing the screws in the frame. But, I suspect there...

FYI came across this on Youtube -- gotta be the FacDory Guys boat: https://youtu.be/vdVJiqCkaqQ No idea who posted or where they found the video. Here's the photo album: http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album362&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

My 1994 Pacific Trailer is starting to show it's age. It's galvanized with a C Channel frame -- and it's pretty bulletproof. The brakes, springs, bearings etc have been regularly maintained and replaced as needed. But, the frame rust -- which has been minimal until this year -- is at a point...

Some of you may be aware of the Santa Ana windstorm that whipped through Avalon Harbor on the night of December 30, 2015, killing two (including a Harbor Patrol officer) and causing significant damage. I found the following account very interesting (and hearbreaking)...

Attention Catalina cruisers with local knowledge! I'm noticing the increase in So Cal boats on the site, especially in relation to Catalina cruisers. I'm a frequent visitor to the Island, though in recent years I've managed to avoid busy weekends. With a shift in my work schedule and kids...

My previous post notwithstanding, I'm thinking about buy a Galaxy Samsung 2 - 7" tablet. It is so darn cute. I'd like to be able to run mapcharts on the boat, and offline GPS in the car. Has anyone had success in these areas with the new tab 2? I know Google's Nexus 7 is also out now, and...

OK... it's an old boat -- a 1973 Force 5 sailing dinghy. Before I let my boys use the 'big' boat they'll need to learn the basics of seamanship, currents, wind, etc. The Force 5 is perfect. The problem is it appears to be sinking... takes on about 10 gallons of water in the hull over a...

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Looks like a fair deal -- not my boat -- just came upon it: http://ventura.craigslist.org/boa/2436004184.html C-DORY - $18500 (Newbury Park) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 2011-06-12, 10:13AM PDT Reply to...

For the sake of the archives I thought I would repost this under Fuel Systems. The large 58 gallon aluminum tank that was an option in the early to mid-1990s was made by: Skyline Industries 381 West Center Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062 (801) 785-3534 The schematic below was included in the boat...

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...

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...

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...

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...

So, my new motor has reached 100 hours. I am doing the oil change and service myself, but the one element that I am not familiar with is how to inspect the timing belt. Has anyone done that? Is there a shop manual/ service manual available online? Thanks in advance! Matt