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Thank you all! I already feel more confident (not too) with the tools and advice provided. More than I had hoped for..exactly what I needed. After reviewing the information however, looks like I'm staying inside and drifting the inlet this weekend.

An especially timely topic for me. I have a friend arriving soon from Colorado, an avid sportsmen/fisherman, who will be joining me on my first trip outside the ICW to the Gulfstream, about 25 miles out, to fish for Mahi. I have to admit, I'm nervous about it. I've trolled 5 miles out but never...

Motive???? :?:

Charlie, Your probably right...I think this article deserved to stand out however Mike

The most knowledgeable report on the GOM disaster I've read so far...now it makes sense. Pray... Read it here: http://www.theoildrum.com/node/6593#comment-648967

There are "accidents" and then there are "accidents" just waiting to happen. BP's abysmal violation record speaks for itself. Exactly what "modifications" to the BOP were made by Transamerica at BP's behest and why?? Were these mods reviewed and approved by the regulatory agency? or are they...

Oops! I see you did post the price (48,000) in your ad in the boats for sale section. :oops:

Tom, A vessel such as this is priceless!! Hard to believe your selling her after all the work, sweat and effort installing those upgrades to get 'er just right. Priceless... er.. How much??? :wink:

That Mayan prediction seems more plausible every day! Bob, I thought I had heard they were going to try and protect the ICW by fashioning some sort of locks and cleaning the boats on entry...?I'm near the Sebastian Inlet on the East coast...cant imagine how the oil can be stopped from flowing in...

Wow Jody! Love that garage! :thup

After spending several hundred dollars to get the fuel system and carbs of the Yamaha 100 cleaned out, I now use a stabilizer and run the engine dry after each run. Sounds like emptying the carb bowls is a good idea. Can you provide some simple instructions for this procedure? Thanks! I found...

Narcdawg...been there done that. Go to an automotive supply and buy "Break to Fit" wiper refills. One will do both. :smile

oh I concur and empathize. After struggling with this problem for the last two years (4 cleanings). I just had new carb kits installed. The floats were constantly sticking, needle valves stuck in the seats, high speed jets clogged etc... I went through the litany of preventive measures to no...

1-med and 1- large forest green, and 1 med 1 large in stone washed green for us. Thanks! Mike

Certainly an exercise in relativity....I would be happy to just make it to the ramp on time, the motor start, the fish bite and then make it back to the ramp without this @@%$%& Yamaha %^%# breaking down. :amgry

Thanks Marc...gotta do something. Wife's after me to get rid of it now. Stranded on the ramp 6 or 7 times now...has the opposite affect on my blood pressure as was intended. I remember a post here about someone getting a new rating sticker from the factory when they repowered their...

Thanks for the heads up on the lower unit...sounds like a prudent PM after banging it on the ramp. Not the problem with low speed however. I 've already emptied both tanks of fuel; filled with fresh and added Stabil (the new formulation for Ethanol); changed out the Racor fuel filter; had the...

Yep Marc...you were right. Continue to have problems with the carbs even after paying huge money to have them gone over (twice). Paid extra for a water test to confirm the repair. Ran like a top. When I put her back in the next day for a family outing...same ol same ol. Pulled it out, brought it...

Thanks for your timely reply Marvin...I did experiment with the trim position while underway to try and bring up RPM and speed w/no significant change in results. We only had snorkel gear, no tanks or weight belts, two skinny teenagers and one medium sized geezer (me) on board so I dont think it...

Intended to go out for the spiny lobsters this weekend but was too afraid to go outside due to perceived engine problem. I have a Yamaha 80 w/permatrim on and I feel like I'm dragging an anchor underway. She will only get to 4100 rpm WOT. I've only had her out a couple of times but I'm pretty...