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    Adding Kicker to battery

    in This Old Boat

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    Hi !

    I am getting ready to add a Yamaha 8T to my boat that is now powered by a Yamaha F150. My boat has a battery switch connected to 2 batteries. The 8T has electric start. Can I connect the 2 motors together on the same switch or do I need to isolate them some how ? My goal is to have them both charge the batteries .

    Thanks JT

    Yamaha oil

    in This Old Boat

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    I think the new rating for four stroke outboards is the FC-W which replaces all the other SAE grades. I would run any brand that had the FC-W rating . Not sure auto oil has all the additives the FC-W has. Just another $.02

    http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/cms/

    Below is from Yamaha:

    Yamalube® 4-M FC-W® (SAE 10W-30)

    4-Stroke Engine Oil For Outboard Motors:

    Re-formulated to provide outstanding protection for all four-stroke outboards.

    World Leading Lubrication:

    This improved formula is designed to provide extra protection during the critical cold-start period, as well as during the extended operation under heavy load that four-stroke outboards so often face.

    Rust, Corrosion, and Deposit Protection:

    The additive package is formulated to fight corrosion, varnish, and wear for longer engine life.

    Boat owners wanting the best protection for their four-stroke outboard should look for the NMMA FC-W® rating. With FC-W®, the protection gains are:

    Far superior rust and corrosion protection, thanks to additives not available in today's passenger car oils.

    High levels of bearing protection, far more than in passenger car oils.

    High resistance to foaming under high engine speeds, foaming that can break down the oil's ability to provide lubricity.

    Superior lubrication even when fuel dilution potential is present. This is particularly important when boating in cold water under low-speed trolling conditions.

    Designed and tested by the marine industry for the marine industry.

    Cabin Wall replacement

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    Hi !

    I've replace some floors and transoms on boats and always used exterior plywood . But I always coat all sides and edges with 2 coats of resin . (Wal-Wart sells resin by the quart pretty cheap ) How long did the carpet and wood last the first time?

    Chances are if you coat all the wood with resin it will outlast what the factory did . You could also try some truck liquid bedliner on the outside if you don't want to carpet that part.You can even paint the liquid liner to match the boats interior .

    Pep Boys sells it by the quart. . Just another $.02

    Good Luck !!!!

    JT

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