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    1989 WellCraft 250 Sportsman Cuddy w/ 1989 5.7L Mercruiser Chevy 350 small block

    Hello to all, I'm trying to remove the fuel cell without having to cut the deck. I have pictures of the deck and from what assume is the way it's attached. The screws lining the perimeter every 18" or so. I guess what i'm asking is, are the screws in the pictures, holding the deck down and if so...
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    1989 Evinrude 50 hp

    Hello to all, I hope you are all doing well! My question is, if anyone knows, how much does my !989 50 hp Evinrude 2 cycle, 20" shaft weigh? Any info is appreciated. Thanks
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    Power Pack??

    Hello to all, I was out last sunday on my 18' aluminum boat, powered by a 1989 Evinrude vro 50 hp, vro disconnected. Tooling around at 3/4 throttle for a good 20 minutes when all of a sudden started losing power, so I backed off throttle to neutral. Motor ran normally so I was confused, until...
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    Throttle question for 1989? Evinrude VRO 50hp

    Hello to all, I'm having an issue with my 50hp VRO that has been changed to manual mix. I can't get the motor to start by key switch, which is new and worked a couple of months ago, only by jumping it off. But, when it starts up it won't stay running at idle. I took it off my pontoon and put it...
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    Perko switch on Aluminum Boat

    Hello to all, My question is where do I mount my Common ground stud for two batteries and my distribution panel? Thanks for any suggestions!
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    Throttle and Choke cables

    Hello to all, I took My cables off my 1989 50hp Evinrude and the tape I put on them came off that told me where to put them when I went to hook it back up. Can anyone help me? In the picture, I'm pointing at the upper cable connector and right below it is the other. Where do I connect the cable...
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    1974 Evinrude 50hp Lark Model # 50473M

    Hello to all, I need some help figuring out the choke or what these items are. When I start the motor up via remote start the motor revs to max and I have to choke it out to stop it. Seems VERY light, like it's not attached properly. Another question totally unrelated, I don't see a pee tube any...
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    Push button start with kill switch on 1989 Evinrude 50hp

    My control box My old key switch Have to run an errand when I get back I will take pictures of the back of switch that's in the control box and the solenoid...
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    Push button start with kill switch on 1989 Evinrude 50hp

    Hello to all. I'm constantly replacing my ignition switch on my boat and I'm really getting sick of it! I've bought inexpensive and expensive switches but after about 2-3 months they go bad. I want to install a push button start and kill switch. Do any of you have any ideas and the best way to...
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    Help finding year of Outboard

    Hello to all. I have an Evinrude Lark IV model number 35932L serial number 02913 and cant seem to find the year it was manufactured. Any help would be greatly appreciated. It has compression on all cylinders but I can't seem to get it going. Trying to get service/repair manuals and parts. Thank...
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    My Trim

    Thank you for checking out my post. I have a 1989 50hp Evinrude and about 2 months ago had the trims o-rings and all seals replaced. After getting it back, it will not hold the motor up. It trims up but after 30 minutes, its down. I was told that there may be air in it. I have a knowledge of...
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    Carb re-build & new fuel pump

    Hello to all first... My boat is a 20' crest pontoon with a 1989 50hp Evinrude with the VRO disabled. Here's my problem. I just recently (last weekend) had my carbs re-built and had a new fuel pump installed and changed the prop from performance to a displacement. WOW what a difference! After...
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    Restoring an older fiberglass tri-hull....

    Re: Restoring an older fiberglass tri-hull.... Thank you TD and IDHAN...I did realize that gutn her would be the best thing to do. With that being said, would you guys or anyone else, be able to tell me as close as you can tell me what type of boat or similar it is. It's 14' by 5'6". Here are...
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    Restoring an older fiberglass tri-hull....

    Hello everyone...A friend gave me this older Fiberglass Tri-Hull and I plan on turning it into a nice little flats boat. It was a Starboard helm boat originally but I plan making it a center console with a nice little casting deck on the bow and possibly another at the stern. I have already...
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    Timing Question for my 1989 Evinrude 50 hp

    Re: Timing Question for my 1989 Evinrude 50 hp Ok Joe my engine at idle times at 4 degrees and this is a picture of what is on the air intake...my manual says to time at 5000 rpms wot and set to 19 degrees so I guess what you telling me is to set it to 15 degrees right?
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