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    New 1470 Dakota

    Picked up a 2011 leftover 1470L pushed with a Johnson 9.9. Perfect set-up for my lake fishing needs. Has split back bench seat which I like. Really impressed with solid build, ride and stability. Great value. Saved myself a ton of dough not buying Lund. Don't know why they have such small...
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    '56 for '65 Evinrude carb swap?

    Can anyone say with certainty whether a 1965 Lightwin carb fit a 1956? Are they the same? Or, are the float chambers the same? I have a cracked chamber on '56, and I can buy a whole used '65 carb at good price (can't find just the chamber for sale). Thanks in advance for info.
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    Proper compression on late 90's 8hp 2S Merc?

    Anyone know what healthy PSI should be? Don't know exact year -- late 1990s or early 2000s. 8hp Mercury 2 stroke.
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    Decent CL Buy on Sea Scamp?

    What do you'all think? Is this a decent price for what you see? Looked at this 1974 12' Sea Scamp this evening (I'm in Boston). Looks structurally sound all around, but not pretty, which I can fix or leave. Has a strong running 2002 Merc 8.8. On what seems to be decent trailer. Keeping in...
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    Oil Leak New Suzuki 2.5

    Have a new 2011 Suzuki DF2.5, with about 20 hours on it. It has a slight, slow engine oil leak that I'm 99.9% sure is coming from the drain plug (a crappy .15 cent flathead screw). This has been going on since day one I believe. I replaced both the drain screw and washer, with correct Suzuki...
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    56 Lightwin 3HP Wont start

    Need some help please! New to outboards/motor repair. Picked up a beat up old '57 Evinrude 3HP to see if I could get it running for my canoe. But can't get it to start. Here's what I've done so far: -- Read "Outboard won't start" in FAQ. -- Ignition system tune up (new coils, points...
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    Spark Plug Boot '56 Evinrude 3HP

    New, first-time owner of a well-used '56 Lightwin! Took the leap and now tuning, thanks to http://outboard-boat-motor-repair.com. When I pulled the ignition coils, the spark plug boots disintegrated. Can I replace just the boot (or should I replace the entire spark wire set) and, if so, is...
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