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    Mariner 40hp rebuild W/pictures

    So i managed to straight gas my motor :mad:. One of the stupidest things i have ever done. Cant really blame anyone but myself, had someone else get me gas they put it in my boat i hooked it up and went in a rush since everyone was waiting... didn't even think of it. SO anyway here i am, got a...
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    Mariner 40hp dies over 1/2 throtle?

    I got a 1994 40hp Mariner, was out today for 30min everything was fine. Then i was heading upriver at full throttle and it lost power and died. I started it with the start lever and it died. It restarted and it idles fine an trolls fine but over 1/2 throttle it dies almost like somethings...
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    Is my 40hp Mariner oil injected?

    My 40hp Mariner says oil injected on the side?Its a 1986 40 hp mariner I saw a diagram and it had an oil bottle and pump but i don't see where this would go on my motor? It would be a lot easier then mixing every time? can i set up oil injection? Matt
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    Help with mariner 40hp year and fuel pump!!

    I looked all over, this site Google idk what year my motor is. On the tilt plate is where i get the Numbers but it looks to be a different color so it might be a different plate. But the mechanic said its the same one with that motor and i do believe he knows what hes talking about. He also...
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    how many people are driving rotten boats and dont know it?

    Most boats over 20yo that aren't kept in garages and maintain like crazy are rotten. How many people are driving these rotten boats and don't even know it? I don't see many things about boats breaking in 1/2 or transoms falling out. I know a few people that got older boats and they were kept...
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    sanding? pads senders disks....???

    I have a dewalt 4 1/2 grinder, i am wondering what is a good pad to use. I see loop , Velcro pads. Some have holes in them? is that for dust escape. What would be the best sanding setup, 6" with Velcro loop pads my local HD had a large supply of 5" and 6" sanding disks with holes in them. I had...
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    Anyone have a stap by step on starter rebuilding?

    I cant find one here or on Google. Anyone have a good step by step with pics on how to rebuild a starter. Iv tried to do one before and failed. Whats needed? Brushes, cleaning ext.. Matt
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    Painting fiberglass and bondo? Cheep paint and primer.

    I need to paint the console i fixed up with bando and fiberglass. As well as some other bondo fixes on the boat. I need some cheep napa or depot primer and paint in a spray can. Does rustoleum plastic paint work? What brand and kind? Thanks Matt
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    How many hp do i need to wakeboard tube or ski?

    I have a 14ft fiberglass with 40hp mariner. Can i pull a tube or wake boarder or maybe a skier? Would you recommend a ski poll over the outboard or just the 2 hooks and rope. Matt
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    what safety things do i need in my boat?

    I have the life jackets but what else do I need. fire Extinguisher, flare gun, mirror? What is required. (i only go on rivers.) My jet skies i only had extinguisher and whistle. Matt
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    Is this a good motor? Mariner 40hp

    Im looking to get a new motor for my 14ft MFG Niagara boat. It looks good and i think it is perfect or my needs. My other option is a 25hp. Its a 1994 40hp mariner (what model its 2 cylander and has tilt/trim) i onley see 1994 on kbb with 4cylander? Are they reliable motors? any know problems...
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    Is it me or are their alot of A hole boaters?

    Originally Posted by Tuna Van Here is a recap since there is some confusion. OP posted about A-Hole boaters Expidia made fun of OPs spelling Sportsmanphil beat up a jetskier Multiple people attacked him QC commented about people mucking up the good stuff jollymon told QC not to muck up his...
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    Kawasaki jet ski, Engine revs away even with hose hooked up?

    I had the ski out and was winterizing it and i hooked up the hose and turned it on and after a few minuts it reved away like crazy. Rediculos rpms and aftar when i was putting fogging oil in it did it again after a few seconds. Im thinking maby the water impeller is bad? Does it have one? Scares...
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    Fixing up my 14ft MFG Niagara. w/pics

    Their are a few spots i wan tto adress as well as the top,rail and consoul (i dont know the exact names of things). The transome has soem fiberglass problems, the wood is solid to my suprise but i want to fix up the patch work the previous owner did. Also i want to refurbish the toprail part...
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    Help with a new steering system, Rack/Rotory?

    I am getting a new motor for my 14ft fiberglass, most likley a mariner 40hp 1994 idk what modle it is (anyone know). I have the old cable/pully system and i dont have much faith in it. Im thinking a rack or rotory teleflex. http://shop.easternmarine.com/images/category/412.jpg I will need...
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    what is the recomended hp for a 14 ft fiberglass?

    I have a 14 ft fiberglass boat. Brand or modle is un known, previous owner painted over or removed the brand plate. I have a 33hp johnson and im sick of it its nothing but trouble for me. I am looking at a 25hp motor but im not shure if it will be good enough to push this boat well. I dont need...
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    Evinrude 25853c extenshion kit needed.

    Im looking into buying a 1978 evinrude 25hp but i need to extend it to 20". Anyone know where to get one? I looked on eBay and found the 5" extension but need the waterlines and shift shaft. Matt
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    motor poping and not running good. johnson

    I have a 1971 33hp Johnson got another carb, had it going steady but had no one to drive while i adjusted high speed but low speed was good. Today i take it out and it started but was wheezing and popping, i had 2 leaf valve screws out and oil was coming out of them so i plugged (put bolts back...
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    Johnson 33hp starter not having power?

    I have a 1970 33hp Johnson. When i turn the starter over it doesn't have enough power. It turns until compression rises. If i put some jumper cables directly on the starter and it doesn't turn over is it the starter. I had the battery hooked up to a jump starter and cleaned all cables till...
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    building seats in 14ft fiberglas? plywood?

    I have a 1970 14foor fiberglass. It has been painted idk what color mix of white Grey brown i don't really know. Anyway i want to put a bench in in the back, I am thinking of something like a fold open seat that will have the battery and gas tank under/behind it so it will be out of site as well...
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