Forum: Engines & props
02 January 2009, 11:14
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Replies: 27
Views: 4,841
prop hitting air
sounds to me like the boat is chime walking.. from the pic you have one chime at the stern, when you are in a full turn under power the stern on the boat slides or "chime walks" causing calvitation...
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Forum: Engines & props
02 January 2009, 10:59
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,202
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Forum: Engines & props
31 December 2008, 22:31
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,202
yamaha 225 4 stroke overheating
for all those who have a 2003 225 4 stroke yamaha.. there is an overheating problem that is created in the mid section. corrosion of the plates require a full rebuild of the mid section.. you need to...
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Forum: Engines & props
31 December 2008, 22:22
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,750
5.4 power
thanks for all the info..my 1980 5.8 was a lot heaver and ran like all heck with a merc 75.. so I guess I will run a Yamaha 85 2 stroke and strap on a parachute. This is the only mid size Yamaha...
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Forum: Engines & props
30 December 2008, 12:39
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,750
5.4
cheers.. I will most likley run with two people and some dive kit. a 90 4 stroke exceeds transome weight. a yamaha 85 2 stroke has the power and weight but a fuel eater.. hard call on what to mount...
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Forum: Engines & props
30 December 2008, 00:58
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,750
Engine Size For 5.4
I am looking to power my Avon 5.4. I have been told that a Yamaha 60 HP Bigfoot4 stroke would give plenty of power with fuel economy. Any suggestions... Cheers JJ
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