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Thanks for all the feedback........I had the local Yamaha dealer run the diagnostics on the engine. The shop said most times if it is an engine issue it should show up....somthing about it being stored in memory? They did not find anything after running the test so they started looking at...

Thanks Dale, The connections to my new 4/2014 battery's are set as your pic shows and all connections are tight. I only have a float and the engine key on my lanyard. And when this happens I have had someone try and start the engine while I messed with the ignition wires to see if there was a...

Hoping to get some advice on what may be the issue with my engine. OB: 2005 F225TXRD Boat: 2005 - 2520XL Mod V Scenario has happened twice this year. Run the boat for approximately 30 min at cruising speed to local halibut spot. Fished for approximately 1.5 hours with motor running and...

thanks for the help, yes it does have a VST filter.....I have ordered the parts and probably will try that next. Looks like a job just to get to the VST housing... Should I be replacing anything else in the VST other than the filter under the fuel pump, the "F" shaped filter, in the lines and...

Hoping to get some advice on what may be the issue with my engine. OB: 2005 F225 Boat: 2005 - 2520XL Mod V Scenario: The motor was running with no issues all Spring, but after fishing in rough seas for three days I started having motor trouble...I had 3/4 tank of fuel. The initial...

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1. Board name - DOGHOUSE 2. Real Name - Sam 3. Boat Name - DOGHOUSE 4. Hull Year - 2005 5. Model - 2520XL 6. Engine brand & type - Yamaha F225 7. HP - 225 8. Engine Year - 2005 9. Homeport: Juneau, AK

We have a Highthrust 8hp kicker on my 2520XL. We primarily use it when trolling for salmon. I have the kicker set up so it is tied into the second steering station and the main helm. It seems to push the boat great...the only problem I have is when the wind kicks up to about 15-20 kts...I get...

Hello all, Thought I would jump on board and give you our Parker details. Are there any other members from Alaska? There are a few parker owners here in Southeast AK.....but have not seen any posts. 1. Doghouse 2. Real Name (If you want to) 3. Doghouse 4. 2005 5. 2520XL 6...

There was one that recently occured in Southeast Alaska Juneau area, during winter months. I believe it was in 2004. Eyewitnesses saw the boat pulling King crab pots with a davit/winch when the boat rolled over and then sunk. The two occupants were able to get out and on top of the hull but...