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by Onlyawhaler005
Fri Apr 01, 2016 10:41 pm
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Auxiliary Engine Fuel From Main Fuel Tank
Replies: 1
Views: 1936

Auxiliary Engine Fuel From Main Fuel Tank

I would appreciate advice on the proper way to hook a 4 stroke kicker engine to the main fuel tank on my Outrage I was spinning off my gasoline-water fuel separating filter and noticed a brass plug on a unused port on the outflow side of the housing. Is it as simple as taking out that brass plug and...
by Onlyawhaler005
Fri Mar 11, 2016 12:34 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: Re-power with Yamaha F250 from Ox66
Replies: 0
Views: 3169

Re-power with Yamaha F250 from Ox66

At long last, I am re-powering to a new Yamaha F250 in the 3.3-liter mechanical-controls version from my 2000-model-year Yamaha Ox66. I chose the Yamaha F250 for the simplicity of rigging, the reputation of the 3.3 for being reliable, and because the mechanical controls and rigging should match up w...
by Onlyawhaler005
Fri Jan 08, 2016 1:52 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Overpowering and Insurance
Replies: 18
Views: 12130

Re: Overpowering and Insurance

Flymo, I could hang and install it myself if it were a Yamaha. I have existing Yamaha manual controls and the Yamaha 4.2 SHO 250hp motor is manual controls. Its interesting the SHO is manual and the Offshore 4.2 is fly by wire and completely new controls, but that's another thread. The E-tec 250 HO ...
by Onlyawhaler005
Thu Jan 07, 2016 8:07 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Overpowering and Insurance
Replies: 18
Views: 12130

Re: Overpowering and Insurance

Thanks for the great feedback from everyone Ridgerunner, did you have any problems with the dealer you purchased the Evinrude E-TEC 115 and their involvement in mounting and rigging the outboard. I am getting more committed by each winter day to put on a 250HO something. Probably an E-TEC 250HO or a...
by Onlyawhaler005
Wed Jan 06, 2016 11:33 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Overpowering and Insurance
Replies: 18
Views: 12130

Re: Overpowering and Insurance

Thanks RidgeRunner, You have been the first I know of that has done this with a major carrier and and done the homework to be sure it was approved in "underwriting" It has opened the possibilities to me in my upcoming repower this spring to go up 25hp and in an HO which I could really use ...
by Onlyawhaler005
Wed Jan 06, 2016 5:11 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Overpowering and Insurance
Replies: 18
Views: 12130

Overpowering and Insurance

There are quite a few threads on the archived forum about overpowering and insurance. From those discussions I have gathered the following: 1- Don't do it 2- Even if you call in a boat/engine combo that is overpowered it may get through the front door or insurance salesmen who may not know or unders...