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    1988 Sea Ray 454 stalling at 2000 rpm

    I purchased a 1988 sea ray 230 weekender that sat for roughly 2 years. It is equipped with a 7.4L Mercruiser and alpha one ourdrive. (Bad engine for this boat bc of the strain it puts on outdrive-i know). Before it was parked the carb was rebuilt and I have the documentation for that. (Unforseen...
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    1949 4HP Firestone

    Today, I added to my already too large of a collection, a 1949 Firestone. I drove a total of 40 miles and paid a sum of $25 to get this beauty... I return home and immediately go to tinkering. First, I check to see if I have spark, and, just my luck, none is evident. So, I proceed to remove the...
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    Starter off 1966 33HP 'Rude fit a 1970 40HP 'Rude?

    I was wondering if the starter off my 1966 33HP Ski Twin Evinrude will fit my 1970 40HP Evinrude Big Twin? Thanks in advance!
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    7.5 HP Mercury fuel fittings

    I have a 70's model merc that I am in the process of 'restoring'. I got it running this weekend and noticed some fuel lines were leaking, especially where the brass fittings are crimped to the line. I was wondering what measurement the fittings are? (metric or standard) My local auto parts store...
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    Complete Restoration of a 1955 Mahogany Speed Boat With Pictures!

    Well folks, it is time for yet another restoration project. However, as much as I wish this boat was mine, it isn't. It is a good friend's that asked me to redo it for him. It is a mid 50's solid Mahogany speedboat that is about 16' long and about 6' wide. Somewhere along the life of this...
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    1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration

    Re: 1979 22' Starcraft SuperSport V5 Restoration Lookin' good! Enjoy yourself!!
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    Backward Steering!!!!!

    Well, after tinkering on my 1976 115 HP Johnson for the past 3 months, I finally got it running this past weekend. I took it to the river on my Mark Twain that is currently undergoing restoration and tried it out. She ran out really well~much better than expected!! Well, there is one slight...
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    I lost my step-brother in Afghanistan friday

    Guys I found out friday that my step-brother was killed in Afghanistan. He was on foot patrol with his unit when a bomb went off. At this point we don't know if it was a roadside bomb or IED. He along with another were killed, and several were seriously injured. I am at a loss and we weren't...
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    Here We Go Again-Restoration of a Chris Craft 210 Limited

    Well I guess this boat restoration thing is contagious-this weekend my brother brought home a Chris Craft 210 Limited, sitting on an Eagle tandem axle trailer for $500. Structurally, she is in good shape with a solid deck and transom. Cosmetically however, well she has seen her better days...
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    Lower unit seal problem-1966 33hp Evinrude

    Hey guys, I have a 1965 Evinrude that I have been having some lower unit issues with... After I changed the lower unit oil last year, this spring, when I drained it, it was very milky. I had the lower unit seals replaced and it still gets milky after changing it. When I pulled the lower unit, I...
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    Spark Plug number for 1966 33hp Evinrude

    I was wondering what the spark plug number is in your 1966 33 hp evinrude. I bought the motor with some in it, ran it and it ran perfectly. Then spring came and I went to an auto parts store, gave them my plug number, went home put them in, went to the lake and it wont go above half throttle. I...
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    Houseboat Disaster

    well folks my dad and i received some disheartening news last night. our houseboat which is on the ky river was struck by a log during the recent flooding. the manager of the dock said there is nothing he can do because he cant even get to the dock because the water is so high. so, i plan on...
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    Wiring question on a 7.5 hp merc

    Today I bought a 7.5 merc, gas tank, and very nice stand, for $175. I knew it wasn't getting spark when I bought it so I knew it was either coils or stator (assuming im right in this assumption?) so I knew a good bit of money would have to be put into it to fix it. Im not too concerned about...
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    Anyone affected by the recent flooding???

    I live in Winchester, KY and so far over the past 2 days we have gotten 14 inches of rain. Anybody else up a creek without a paddle?
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    How Many OB's Ya Got???

    I was working on one of my projects today and saw all 4 outboards of mine in the same vicinity and I thought to myself, "This is truly pathetic.":D I was wondering if anyone else out there is outboard-poor...and if so what they are:) I have: a 1972 3.5HP Sears a 1965 33HP Evinrude a 1966 33HP...
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