Mechanic measuring pressure on engine gauge.

2018 F225XB 4.2LTR 25″ SOLD

SOLD!! Like New 2018 F225XB 46 Freshwater hours. 25″ shaft length, standard rotation. $18,500. Yamaha factory warranty until 09-2024.  Engine was removed from a 23ft Hewescraft. Customer is repowering with twin F150’s and Helm Master EX Level 4 system. Below are pictures of the engine, videos of it running underway, videos of the cylinder leak […]


Engine components with highlighted fasteners.

Flywheel Cover

Flywheel covers serve multiple purposes; they direct airflow to cool components mounted on the motor and prevent objects from getting into the flywheel, timing belt, and gears, which could cause significant damage when the motor is running. Most importantly, they are there to prevent injury to users who have removed the top cowling while the […]


Remote control adjustment details for two models.

Throttle Friction Adjustment

Adjusting the Throttle Friction on controls is something that is unfortunately often overlooked by both boat owners and servicing technicians. Either too much friction or too little can make operation of the boat unsafe. Taking a few moments to check and adjust the throttle friction will help ensure that your boating season is both safe […]


Two car batteries and voltage testing equipment.

Maintenance Minute: Battery Maintenance

Caring for the electrical system is a crucial part of the boating maintenance schedule and the battery is at the heart of this system. Here are some things to keep in mind and tips you can pass along to your customers to help keep them from having hassles on the water. It’s usually pretty easy […]


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Quick Tip: Injector Gaskets

Injector Gaskets, Where Are You? You just finished installing reconditioned injectors on a HPDI VZ225TLR. You were letting the engine idle while checking fuel pressure and noticed a sound coming from the engine. It sounds like a compression leak near the cylinder heads. You don’t see any indication it is the head gaskets and don’t […]


Boat motor component with wrench attachment.

Quick Tip: Hex Driver

There are a few places on our motors where hex drive fasteners are used, typically on upper casing aprons and water intake screens. A thread sealant is applied to the apron fasteners to prevent salt and mineral build up from making the screws impossible to remove. While minimizing the effects of salt, the sealant can […]