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Yamaha Help
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04/30/18 09:34 PM
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Skippy
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I need some help. I bought my first boat about a year and a half ago. Its a 2003 Crestliner Sportfish 1850 with a 150 ho Yamaha HPDI outboard. I bought this boat primarily because Id heard that the Yamaha was the most reliable outboard built and I cant fix anything. Well, this one has been a nightmare. Its nearly impossible to keep water from getting into the fuel system. Ive gone to non-ethanol gas exclusively, even though its a pain to get, and expensive. I use some Yamaha fuel additive that was highly recommended. Still, I have trouble with it. My main question is does anyone know a place/tech that youd recommend for this problem. The boat is on Twak. Ive taken it to a couple of places around there but am now willing to deliver it anywhere if I can get this problem solved. Thanks in advance for any recs.
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Re: Yamaha Help
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05/01/18 12:25 AM
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fordnut
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Last edited by 2015fordnut; 05/01/18 12:26 AM.
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Re: Yamaha Help
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05/01/18 01:32 AM
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Fishing_Finatic
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A few of my friends take their boats to be serviced and repaired at Joe's Vip-Per Boat Co. Address is at 2612 Skyway Dr # C1, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 and phone number is (972) 641-4884.
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Re: Yamaha Help
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05/01/18 03:31 AM
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RANGER SKI
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rockwall marine sounds like u need a in line water seperator
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Re: Yamaha Help
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05/01/18 10:46 AM
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Re: Yamaha Help
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05/01/18 01:41 PM
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Dug71
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E free gas is better, if tanks aren't full they can sweat with the big fluctuation in temps like here lately. The best thing to do is go to Academy and get the water separator filter kit and install it yourself.
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Re: Yamaha Help
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05/01/18 02:45 PM
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gary purdy
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Gas fill at the splashwell? Have seen the seal on the gas fill allow water to enter. If that cap is loose when closed, it`s not sealing.
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Re: Yamaha Help
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05/01/18 05:02 PM
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Curtbass
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Water in gas is not something a mechanic can eliminate. You have to do that. Once its in fuel system then yes, it takes a knowledgable mechanic to "FIX" it, but you have to do your part. As Gary advises, the fuel/ water seperator filter is a MUST have & change it as needed. As needed doesnt mean once a year or at set intervals. One tank of bad gas can do the deed. Rockwall Marine is top notch too, thats why they are so busy.
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Re: Yamaha Help
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05/01/18 05:06 PM
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Curtbass
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ELITE POWER SYSTEMS/ Elite Fishing Products Lithium Battery & Charging Systems, Soft Plastics, Tackle,Tokyo Rigs Tight lines & stay safe out there.Gods blessings
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Re: Yamaha Help
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05/03/18 02:10 AM
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Skippy
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Thanks for all the recommendations and tips. Rockwall Marine must be good. They cant look at my boat until June 11. There are a couple of places that were highly recommended closer to Twak (Burtons and Service Marine) and they were both almost as far out. I guess this is normal? It seems crazy to me that there arent more guys who can fix boats. You know, because everyone knows that boats break. I figure I can los it myself before then.
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Re: Yamaha Help
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05/03/18 02:17 AM
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Re: Yamaha Help
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05/04/18 02:40 PM
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Droyhef
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Try Nautical Mile Marine in flint texas.
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Re: Yamaha Help
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05/05/18 01:22 AM
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jackiekennedyfishingguide
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Terry Tanner in Seven Points owner of Anglers Marine 903-288-9684 He can and will fix it right the first time and at an affordable rate.
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Re: Yamaha Help
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05/06/18 03:28 AM
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FXfromTx
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Re: Yamaha Help
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05/06/18 02:06 PM
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Bob Landry
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Gas fill and the fuel tank vent are the only places water can get into your fuel. Also, I can't see why anyone would hit the water without a separator filter installed. It's cheap insurance. You should also be careful where you buy fuel. I only buy at places that sell a lot of it so it's usually always fresh gas. Joe's gas station on the corner is usually not a good choice.
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