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    What was your first encounter with boats, and how it evolved from then till now

    I'm 24, and been around boats all my life, but always on the parents boats type of thing. Never the self ownership, and self up keep half on the deal. I was given a "hand-me-down" mid grade "Fixer-upper," from my dad recently, and now I'm Hooked.<br /><br />All my spare time is now deticated to...
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    88 force 85 HP lower unit (yoke)

    Hey yall,<br />when taking the lower unit off to replace water pump/impeller the yoke came unclipped from the gear shift pin, and the gear shift coupling. I was able to get the yoke out, but now I'm unable to re-clip everything back together. Any hints on how to achieve this? Any help would be...
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    nose dive

    Bare in mind I was 16 at the time.<br /><br />I have a boat where you can ride with 3 or 4 people in the front. So I'm cruising along at about 45 mph with 4 friends in the front. I'm thinking life is good. Hanging with friends enjoying the summer, no troubles.<br /><br />The lake we were on is...
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    89 force 85 HP question.

    Hi yall. I'm New here, and kinda new to outboard engine repair.<br /><br />OK here it is. My engine ran great, then plow! it sat for 4 years. I did all the tune up stuff. put the ears on it, and it started great. I noticed I was only getting alittle water coming out of the holes on the back...
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