Recent content by kcman

I have a Yamaha 25hp. I just got back from the boat -- added sea foam and ran it for over an hour. Also changed the fuel filter and fuel water separator and then took it for a test drive and it is still running rough. Basically when it is in gear, it will not go over about 2500 RPM's but when...

I have not but that is a good idea. I just checked and I have a 1/2 can in my basement. I was opened two years ago but I assume it is still good since it was stored in a cool dry location. Will put it in the boat this afternoon and see if that helps.

The last two times I have taken the boat out I have noticed that the motor runs very rough at start up and continues to run rough (with absolutely no power) for the first 5-10 mins then eventually smooths out. Even after running for a while, if I stop the engine and start it back up, it repeats...

The price of ethanol free 87 octane on our lake is $3.50 while the local gas station has 91 octane ethanol free for $2.79.  I usually opt for the local gas station for not only my boat but all my power tools (lawn mower, trimmer and generator).  Had a bad experience a few years ago with using...

No we actually live in Tennessee. 

8 mph is not normal and you should get at least 15 mph out of the 40HP on your size boat.  I have a small motor on my boat as I am on a restricted speed lake.  My motor size is 25HP on a 22 SLX and I can get 11-12 mph out of that motor at about 4800 rpm's.  You should get back to the dealer as...

I have this one and it works great.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GU0MMU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Only caution with these is if your dip stick has a major bend in it before it gets to the oil pan, you may have a problem.  I use this successfully with my 2015...

Anyone have any experience with using the Dockmate Snubber Docklines sold by Overton.  The url for these: http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Dockmate-Snubber-Dock-Line-4&i=87062&r=view&from=grid Looking to replace my current nylon lines with these to make the docking...

Took the boat out yesterday for a quick spin and the prop was working OK.  I did notice a large branch floating near my slip and that could have been the culprit or it could have been other debris that broke loose while I was pulling into my slip.  Bottom line -- grandkids will be happy as they...

I did trim the motor up once I returned to check to make sure nothing was caught around the lower unit and found nothing.  That said the lake did have a lot of small debris (twigs and leaves) from a storm we had earlier in the day so something may be be caught and broke free before I pulled into...

I did not notice any noise from the prop and will try trimming all the way down.

Took the boat out today and I noticed when we were cruising about 3,000 RPM's that I occasionally felt the boat was not moving smoothly, (i.e., lunging back and forth now and then).  Like a car when it misses but the motor sounded like it was running smoothly.  I moved the motor down further in...

Most will advise you to buy the biggest motor you can afford, but you also need to consider the lake you will be using your boat in your decision.  I am retired and in my early 60's and like Semperfi, we have a small motor (25HP) and like cruising rather than going fast.  Also, the lake we are...

The box anchor deserves 5 stars.  I purchased a small box anchor about a month ago (after reading all the endorsements from members of this forum) and I am glad I made the purchase.  Before I bought the box anchor, I used a river anchor and  it would not hold if the wind was more than a very...

Received an email from Yamaha the other day which has a very useful url link that provides a simple guide on Yamaha maintenance. I bookmarked the page as I found it very useful and thought I would share it with everyone.  http://maintenance.yamahaoutboards.com/?cmp=EOC-20150721_mainimage