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    New trailer help.

    Re: New trailer help. So a little update. I decided against the smaller trailer, and went with something a bit bigger. The one I had originally picked had 40" between the fenders. It was far too narrow for my boat. I went with a trailer which is longer, and has 56" between the fenders. The...
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    New trailer help.

    I did a search, but nothing seems to apply. First off, my wife and I decided to buy a new bunk trailer for our boat. My brother inlaw did the same thing a couple years ago, and has a small pond to use to set the bunks, bow keel roller, and winch stand. I do not have a pond, so I am doing it in...
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    Idle adjustment knob for Johnson 15hp

    Ok guys and gals. I purchased a near mint 94 Johnson 15hp 2 stroke. Model #J15RERE. The only issue is the idle adjustment knob on the tiller handle just spins. It does not adjust. I assume it is broke, and needs replacement. I am hoping this is some what of a common issue that somebody can help...
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    Compression numbers

    I did a search but am not really seeing what I am looking for. So I am sorry if this has been answered many times. I have a 85 75 hp merc. I want to know in general what is good compression, marginal compression, and poor compression? What are the real numbers from good to bad? Mine is a 4 cyl...
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    The final push to get it going. Throttle, and throttle cable adjustment.

    So I have a 1985 75hp 4 cylinder with factory power tilt that came off a pontoon boat. I purchased new cables, as the original ones were to long for my boat. I was able to get the shift cable adjusted with no issues, but the throttle cable, and idle stop are kicking me. The idle stop was loose...
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    Question about mid section ports

    I have a 1985 75 hp 4cyl outboard, and want to know what are the four slots on either side of the lower portion of the mid section, just above the lower unit for? What are they called? Thank you
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    1985 75 hp Water pump kit part number?

    I have a 1985 75 hp outboard that needs an impeller. I want to replace it with the kit instead of just the impeller. Problem is that I have found two separate numbers for the same engine. Both are Sierra numbers. The first is 18-3314, and the other is 18-3517. I am not sure which one I need...
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    Control help and advise needed

    I tried a search. I really did, but came up empty. So I purchased a 1985 75 hp mercury outboard with tilt and trim. It came off a pontoon boat. The controls are quicksilver console mounted with tilt and trim button, and cables exiting from the bottom. The cables are about 17' long. Problem is...
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    1959 Johnson 35 hp pawl return spring

    So I replaced the recoil spring and rope on my 59 Johnson 35 hp today. In the process I broke one of the pawl return springs, and then another took flight. So I am not sure if there is something I can get at a hardware store or not, but what would you guys recommend? I need the boat running...
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    Classic trailer help

    With the purchase of my 1959 Lonestar Newport came a matching Lonestar trailer. Problem is when we went to register it, we needed a police officer to sign off on a paper since it has no vin. Along with that, the great state of New Hampshire wants the GVWR, and original purchase price of the...
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    1959 15' Lone Star Newport Restomod

    I sold my 65 Arkansas traveler to buy a bigger boat. I came across this 1959 Lone Star Newport off craigslist. It has the original 59 Johnson 35hp, and trailer. Simple plans include restoring the boat to original condition right down to the exact paint scheme. But with a modern twist. I plan on...
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    Carb leaks after raising engine.

    So I did a search and really nothing seemed to pertain to my issue. I have a 79 80hp. I started by priming the engine, and starting it. After shutting it off, I raised the engine to the up position. The carb started to leak out. I cleaned everything, lowered the engine, started it, and shut it...
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    My first Glastron

    Hey guys I just sold my 14' 65 Arkansas traveler aluminum boat with 15hp evinrude to buy a bigger boat. I chose a 1979 Glastron v162 Futura with 80hp merc.
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    84 ebbtide tri hull questions.

    A friend is letting me have a 84 or 85 tri hull with a 120hp 4 cly chevy a mercruiser outboard. He had the engine rebuilt a few years back, and we took it out water skiing. Mostly it just needs cleaning, and a windshield. I can't seem to find any info on it. It is a 17 ft and it is metallic...
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    Tiller to remote control help

    I have a 89 Evinrude 15hp tiller. It is in perfect running condition, and was on my Arkansas aluminum boat when I bought it. I just picked up a olser Glassmaster runabout that needs an engine. So I am thinking of converting the engine to work with it. I know I need controls, and an electric...
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