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    Whats The Best Way To Clean A Fuel Tank That Is Installed Under The Deck.

    Hey Peeps, I found out I have BAD GAS in my Bayliner Fuel Tank. I can pump it out with no problem. After pumping it out, what can I do,,,,,WITHOUT cutting my deck and pulling the tank,,,,,,to make sure the tank is clean. Are there any products to use to help clean this 32 gal tank before...
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    1989 Evinrude 175xp Fuel Problem

    I have a fuel problem Im hoping to get some help with. The other day I thought I would start my boat and let it run a bit. Like always, I squeezed my primer bulb to prime. After bulb was hard, I started the motor. It ran for about 1 or 2 mins. then shut down. I tried to restart and it was acting...
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    Question about a 1989 Evinrude 175xp 20" Shaft

    I have been looking at a 21ft Proline Center Console Boat. It has a extended platform sticking out from the transom. I was wondering if anyone would know would this motor handle this boat ok? Thanks, Tim Myers 5E85Kb5Fa3Eb3K63F9c5pb3eb00dfe03a18d8[1].jpg
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    Question about a 1989 Evinrude 175xp 20" Shaft

    I have been looking at a 21ft Proline Center Console Boat. It has a extended platform sticking out from the transom. I was wondering if anyone would know would this motor handle this boat ok? Contact me at nissantmyers@gmail.com Thanks, Tim Myers
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    I Need a Gas Cap 89 Bayliner Capri Cuddy. GOT CAP???

    I broke my gas cap on my 89 Bayliner Capri 1901 . Do you happen to have one laying around or any suggestion? It had the Force 125 on it,,,,Evinrude Now. The tank is built into the deck with the Gas Cap located behind the cup holder in the Splash Basin.
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    Minn Kota Riptide 80 ST/CP Battery Question??

    I just bought a new trolling motor for my 19ft Bayliner 1901. Saltwater Minn Kota Riptide 80 ST/CP. Its a 24volt system. My question? What is the best Batterys to buy for this motor? Name Brand? Size? etc.
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    Turning a 20" Shaft Into a 25" Shaft...

    Has anyone heard about a company in Dayton, Ohio who sells a Kit to Extend your Lower Shaft 5". They are called Bay Manfacturing. They want $672 for the kit for my E175STLCEB. 89 Rude XP175. I wonder is there a cheaper find or way?
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    89 Evinrude 175xp prop question

    I need a new prop on my Rude 175xp. I have a 14.25 x 21 on it now. What size do you think I need to goto. When going WOT from Hole Shot, the front end of my boat likes to stand striaght up and then finnally will get on plane. Where's the best place to buy a prop? Used is ok by me as well.
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    1988 Evinrude 175xp Engine Diagram

    Does anyone know where I may find a diagram of this motor online?
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    Whats This Thing For On My 175xp Evinrude

    There is a small componment on the side of my 175. Its about 2in long, setting just behind the middle Carb. The weird thing is,,,,,,,,,,it has a fitting on it like "A Inner Tube"! A place that looks like you would inflate air into it. What is this for? Confused!!
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    Compression Test results on a 175xp Evinrude V6

    Heys guys, I did a compression test on my 1988 175xp V6 Evinrude. IS THIS OK?? Seems low to me??? Cold Test 1-90psi 4-90psi 2-90psi 5-95psi 3-92psi 6-92psi Hot Test 1-89psi 4-90psi 2-90psi 5-94psi 3-90psi 6-90psi SPARK TEST...
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    Evinrude 175xp Question?

    Hello Friends, I just had this 1988 175xp installed on my boat replacing a Force Motor. My concern is: It ran fine when I took it out Sunday. But, I did notice when it was at "No Wake Speed", the Motor would Shake back and forth a little and it seems to have a small "miss" at lower idle speeds...
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    Mercury 850 vs Force 125

    Ok guys I NEED HELP MAKING UP MY MIND! I have a 18ft Bayliner Capri Cuddy that I turned into a Fishing Boat. I need another Motor. Here are the 2 motors I have access to. Thunderbolt 850 or another Force 125,,,I'm scared of the Force. What would you do?
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    Changing Out Motor Question

    I have a 89 Bayliner Capri Cuddy that has a 125 Force on it. I have the chance to install a 1974 Mercury Thunderbolt 850 on this boat. My question: Will this 850 be big enough to move my boat? Any Pointers? :rolleyes:
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    125 Force RIP!

    I have a 89 Force 125 (1251X9B),,, I took it to a Marine Mech. at Webster Marine at Smith Mountain Lake in Va. to have them look at my Carbs.. The engine starts up fine but smells very rich. At WOT it has a miss. So I was thinking Carbs? The Tech called me today and told me one of my pistons is...
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