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This boat has a buyer.

The plastic fogged portion of the door has cracks in it going in all directions. Still works but doesn't look good. Anyone had to replace the insert before and/or know where the replacement might be found?

We're struggling posting pictures of Finale. When you look at the green bands the ceramic coating residue shows like brush strokes. That is leftover from a $6,100 detail in 2022 but did look great for about 3 years. The 27 and 29 series batteries are being replaced today. Let me know of what...

$69,500 Green and white colors - needs a good detailing Has all the standard features plus: Airxcell 49000 Air conditioner installed 2022 Lewmar Windlass ProFish 13# plow anchor with 20' chain and about 175' 3 braid line Two batteries with switch Smart Pilot S1000 Auto pilot Norcold AC/DC...

I will be posting our 25' Cruiser shortly. Was waiting on the detailer but seems like she is taking too long to get to 'Finale'. I am on the NC ICW and the boat can be seen and driven. I posted on here it was making oil but that has been taken care of and I will be willing to explain what was...

Still waiting to test the fuel pressure regulator. I did get a turn key quote for a rebuilt powerhead $8,700 with 1 yr warranty. My tech has used them many times and has never had an issue with any of their work. New motor 3x+. Ran it 4 hrs and gained 1/8" on the dipstick. Benton

Update: Tech coming tomorrow to check the fuel pressure modulator. I have a used aluminum 14.5x17P prop ($48.) to try. Also getting the cost of a powerhead if needed. Still trying. Benton

Dan, with our 4 stroke no one has ever mentioned fumes while in the cockpit. 2 stroke exhaust is awful imo. Benton

A correction on the prop size. The '23' is actually 'Z' 3. It is a 16 pitch PowerTech doesn't label their props as 14.5x16. I have sent a request for explanation of what prop I have.

Avidmagnum12 and others: I just checked my prop and it is a PowerTech 23R16P CL200 This is a bit larger than yours, isn't it? Typically I cruse at 4100 rpm and 26-28 mph. 3.0-3.4 mpg on the Yamaha gage. Tech is supposed to come today to check Fuel Pressure Regulator As you can tell by my profile...

Thanks for these replies, and sorry for the delay getting back into the site. 1. For clarification, "making oil" is a mechanics term for gas getting into the crankcase and increasing the amount of 'oil' in the engine. Water in the oil is easy to see. 2. The low initial compression and leak down...

Well I just want to give an update on my Yamaha oil making saga. My tech has been a bit slow so Finale has been sitting on the trailer. The new computer didn't have any impact on the issue. We are going to check the fuel pressure regulator next week. My tech says if that isn't the problem...

Well it's not the computer. Brand new computer with 0 hrs. on it. Bad news is I met a Yamaha shop foreman and told him my story on making oil. He said the computer wouldn't fix it( right about that) but says he knows what will. If you met this guy you would understand why I don't like him, at...

Dr. Bob Both the low and high pressure electric pumps are outside the engine. Also, if the VST float level is incorrectly set and it overflows, that goes up to the canister and then overboard through the lower cowell. The tech has felt the computer is keeping one or more of the jets open. There...

Well here is a twist to my making oil issue. My new tech ran compression and bleed down with me present. The reason my engine runs good is....I have a perfect engine. Compression 220# on 3 and 210 on the other. Leak down was 100% on all 4. This tech has felt the computer could be the issue but...