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  1. J

    Trouble dropping anchor

    10 ft 3/8 chain. drop the anchor 20 ft or so ahead of where you want to end up- notice the direction the other boats are pointed and do the same- drop anchor and back the boat up until you have the correct amount of scope (3 to 7x depth depending on how rough the water is) tie off anchor line to...
  2. J

    Clean out plug came out- water in engine bay

    Get some ez locks (from cobra jet steering) and you won't have any problems with the clean out plugs.
  3. J

    2009 212 ss milky oil and low compression

    oil in the cylinders will help worn out piston rings but i don't think it would help if the valves are the problem.
  4. J

    anyone have a hotrod?

    64 1/2 convertible, 347, 4 speed- period correct restoration
  5. J

    windshield frame paint

    Just touching up a scrape not a complete redo
  6. J

    windshield frame paint

    OK after an extensive search I think its colorite #5541 silver- anyone?
  7. J

    windshield frame paint

    Anyone know where I can find windshield frame paint for 2016 242 limited- its dark blue/gray but I think yamaha might list it as silver. Thanks
  8. J

    2013 242 Limited S Mooring Cover

    Babbits, Partzila, expect to pay $700 or more.
  9. J

    Help. My boat was damaged at my marina dock

    I'm not sure where your bumper was connected but the front cleat is useless for a bumper- buy a large or ball type bumper for the middle cleat and use the back cleat at the swim dock. Not excusing the marina in any way but the front cleats are only good for dock lines. I put my bumpers at the...
  10. J

    Unusable fuel?

    I never go below 1/4 tank- same as my car, Not sure about the boat but most cars use the fuel in the tank to keep the fuel pumps cool. People that frequently run low on fuel have a much higher rate of fuel pump failure.
  11. J

    Looking to purchase

    The main thing is to figure out how and where your gonna use your boat and then size up (if possible). We started boating with a 18 four winns, older but well taken care of bow rider. Almost immediately figured out it was a little smaller than we preferred and after cruising the chain of lakes...
  12. J

    2022 Yamaha JETBOAT 252SE - broken windshield

    Buying the glass separate isn't an option- Yamaha only sources the whole side - no one will have just the glass
  13. J

    2022 Yamaha JETBOAT 252SE - broken windshield

    Check Babbits- good luck
  14. J

    What is the correct oil filter part #?

    I like buying through Jet Boat Pilot- excellent service and electronic receipts for easy record keeping.
  15. J

    Overheating 2012 242 limited s

    Did they overfill the oil on the port engine? If so the air filter may be soaked with oil.
  16. J

    Clean out port jammed

    Water can get on top of the cleanout plugs when making a quick stop and wave washes up the swim deck so not necessarily plug miss-seated, however, your lack of thrust and the inability to remove the plug does indicate a misaligned cleanout plug.
  17. J

    Slip vs In and Out service

    We've used the in and out at the Bald Knob on Pistakee for several years- it's now owned and run by the Boathouse at Bald Knob- nice staff, service and a great place.
  18. J

    Replacement Cushions from Yamaha

    I would be patient - supply chains are so messed up. We did have to get a replacement cushion for our 2016 242 SE (in 2018) and it matched perfectly.
  19. J

    Oil Extractor at West Marine

    Same one I've been using the last four years. Very happy with it.
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