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    Mariner outboard stalled and wont start

    I have a friend with an older mariner outboard, it's a 75hp, and oil injected. It ran strong until the last time out last year when it bogged down and stalled never to run again since. He only used it once last year and the gas has been sitting in the tank for a year or so. I'm gonna try to...
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    Any recommendations for a shower stall for elderly couple?

    My wifes grandparents are both about 80 and have trouble getting around, especially her grandfather. My inlaws have been taking him to their house to give him showers. But with the New England weather being pretty nasty lately, and a long cold winter outlook, they need a stall in their house...
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    My best friends son died last night!

    Sorry for the very blunt title! His son was 20 months old and was taken to the hospital last night and died of a brain aneurism. Luigi was so happy last time I was at his house pushing his son on the swings. I talked to him on the phone regularly and he told me a hundred times how much his...
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    Do you stop for School Bus or get out of way of Rescue?

    I was stopped on a narrow side street for a School Bus letting a couple kids off. Then from behind me comes a Rescue with lights and sirens going. I drive a pickup so I just drove it up on the curb and the Rescue was able to pass. This is just a strange occurance and probably doesn't happen much...
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    Trout fishing tips!

    Going fishing with my son in a small trout tounament and I am basically clueless when it comes to trout fishing. I plan on using some Berkley Powerbaits and some live worms. Any pointers or tips are appreciated. Thanks.
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    Tugboat

    Trying to do a link. No luck!
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    Off topic, but desperate for a dirtbike forum like iboats.

    Sorry for the of topic post but really need help with a Yamaha dirtbike. Any links to a forum or any other help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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    Input on a 18' Monark CC with a bad motor, looking to buy!

    I looked at a 1986 Monark fiberglass 18' center console today. It has a 70 hp Johnson that doesn't run, not sure of the motor year but gonna say an early 80's model. I am not at all familiar with a Monark (first one I've seen) I believe it is made in Arkansas. The asking price is $2200.00 and...
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    Best day of fishing you had!

    A spinoff of Fishingman10's post! What is the best day of fishing you had? Either quality or Quantity! <br /><br />Heres mine, 7 years ago my friend takes me out for some striper fishing in early May aboard his 24 foot Eastporter. He bragged of how he hit the stripers the night before at sun...
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    Chevy 4.3 with OMC overheating!

    I have a 1991 4.3 Chevy with a OMC outdrive. It is overheating after running on the lake for just a few minutes. Just changed the thermostat. It is only overheating on one side. I'm no marine mechanic but I'm thinking something is blocked. Any help greatly appreciated.<br />Thanks.
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    4.3 Chevy, overheating!

    I have a 1991 4.3 Chevy with a OMC outdrive. It is overheating after running on the for just a few minutes. Just changed the thermostat. It is only overheating on one side. I'm no marine mechanic but I'm thinking something is blocked. Any help greatly appreciated.<br /><br />...
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    Chevy 175 hp, 4.3 I/O question!

    Working on a 1991 4.3 Chevy with a OMC outdrive. Starts up fine but idles rough and when I rev it up I get a popping sound, and some backfiring through the carburetor. Changed the plugs, distributor cap, and rotor, and tried adjusting the timing. But still the same. Any ideas what is causing...
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    Compare Whaler to Yahoo!

    Found a 1990 19' Wahoo dual console with a 140 Evinrude for $6000 on trailer solid hull but needs TLC! Is the Wahoo a decent boat? Does a Wahoo come close to the Quality of a Whaler? Thanks!
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    NADA guide for Whaler Outrage!

    Looking at a 18' Whaler Outrage, with a Yamaha 150, on a EZ Load trailer (all 1988). The average price at NADA for the 1989 is $6340.00 for the boat and motor I figure a grand for the trailer and that makes it $7340.00. I figure it should sell for about $9000.00. The asking price is...
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    JB and others with Montauk info!

    I've been looking for a good center console in the 20' range, but have expanded my requirements considerably. I do quite a bit of inshore striper fishing and occasionally venture about 20 miles out. This year I'll be happy to get a nice in shore boat. I've seen you mention the Whaler Montauk...
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    2000 Mercury 90 HP 4 stroke!

    I'm looking at this motor at a local dealer he said it was a lease motor from Canada. Just wondering if anyone heard of this before and if it sounds like a good deal. And is this motor actually made by Yamaha? The asking price is $5800.00 with a 60 day warranty. Any info greatly appreciated...
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    90 HP Honda 4 stroke is equal to what?

    I hope you can answer a question for me! Looking to purchase a new 19 ft fiberglass boat. The dealer has it setup with a 90 Honda 4 stroke. I prefer not to get the Honda and go with a 2 stroke Yamaha. I figure a 90 Yamaha should be equal to if not better than the Honda for power. The dealer...
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