I have a Yamaha V-Max 150 (2004, carb) and towards the end of last season it began giving me trouble. The engine would start up fine but could not idle and would shut off almost immediately. I brought it into the dealer I purchased it from (Crystal Pierz) and they quickly diagnosed it that the problem was the carbs, and that they needed cleaning. I took excellent care of the engine (proper maintence, etc) and he told me that cleaning/rebuilding the carbs was considered maintenance and not covered under warranty. Is this normal as far is the engines carbs needing to be rebuilt after 2 years? I winterized the boat and never had the carbs rebuilt/cleaned. (fyi-the dealer told me the cost would be about $600)
On a side note, anyone use Seafoam religiously with every tankfull? Is it worth it? Thanks for any help.
I just figured that it is easy enough to just get a 3 bank so when the boat is not in use I can keep all 3 batteries charged. I have not bough a charger yet, maybe I will give it some more thought.
Edit: After thinking this over, with the size, weight, and heat output of the charger (as well as the cost) I think it makes sense to just
buy a 2 bank charger, I have a smaller charger i can use on the starting battery when the boat is sitting at home. Forgive me, for i am a retired engineer and I have to obsess over everything...
Congrats on the motor! I think you’ll like it.
I can’t say much on the charger location but I’ve seen them under the lid in back compartments and under center rod lockers. 160 degrees is more than I expected to hear.
Curious why you’re opting for a 3 bank charger with a 24V trolling motor. Unless you don’t feel you be running you big motor enough to keep that battery up as well?
I did buy an Minnkota Ulterra, thanks for the recommendations. I had a bunch of Cabela"s bucks saved up, which helped. Now i need to
get an onboard battery charger. Where do you guys mount these things in your boat? The manufacturer I am looking at {Noco genius)
says tht their 3-bank charger will run at 160 degrees, seems like a lot of heat in an enclosed compartment? Thanks for any input on this.
Wasn't terrible at a state park beach. Antelope island maybe. I wouldn't recommend it as a beach destination tho. Figured I was there, I'm getting in it.
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I have a Yamaha V-Max 150 (2004, carb) and towards the end of last season it began giving me trouble. The engine would start up fine but could not idle and would shut off almost immediately. I brought it into the dealer I purchased it from (Crystal Pierz) and they quickly diagnosed it that the problem was the carbs, and that they needed cleaning. I took excellent care of the engine (proper maintence, etc) and he told me that cleaning/rebuilding the carbs was considered maintenance and not covered under warranty. Is this normal as far is the engines carbs needing to be rebuilt after 2 years? I winterized the boat and never had the carbs rebuilt/cleaned. (fyi-the dealer told me the cost would be about $600)
On a side note, anyone use Seafoam religiously with every tankfull? Is it worth it? Thanks for any help.
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