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    Engine Starting Problem Dead End

    My 1982 Renken has a 4 cylinder 120 hp OMC engine that won't turn over / start. The last time the boat was in the water the engine quit and refused to turn over or start again. I have a new battery in it (the battery connections are tight), I pulled the starter and had it rebuilt, and had the...
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    Starter failure and power trim failure related?

    My recently rebuilt (by a reputable shop) starter quit working and at the same time the power trim that lifts/lowers the out drive also stopped working. Both will make an audible click when I try to use them but that's it. I checked out all of the fuses and they look good. Is the failure of the...
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    Engine quits after short time while under way.

    I have a 2.5 liter, 4 cylinder OMC engine and OMC outdrive in my 1982 Renken bow rider. The engine will start up and idle fine but after about 1 minute after being under way (3/4 to wide open throttle) the engine RPM's begin to drop off and the engine eventually stops completely and will not...
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    Re-built starter is in...now no spark. Help!

    It finally got warm enough out to get the starter in that I had rebuilt over the winter (thanks to all of the help for trouble shooting that problem on this forum). Now the engine (4 cylinder - 2.5 liter - OMC engine) cranks over great but won't start. I pulled one of the plugs and grounded it...
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    (Another) Trailer Wiring Question

    I am trying to wire a standard (white, green brown yellow) flat four wire connector to a 1982 vintage trailer that had a socket type connector that the previous owner cut off from the trailer wires. The problem that I am running in to is that the wires on the trailer are green, brown, yellow...
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    So, how do I repair the deck in this boat?

    I am new to boating and have a couple of questions about trying to get my recently acquired '82 Renken restored to its former "glory". The boat was stored outdoors uncovered for a few years and the finish on the boat is now dull. Is there any special techniques to restoring a shine to its hull...
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    1982 Renken 19' Open Bow Resurrection

    I am new to boating and have a couple of questions about trying to get my recently acquired '82 Renken restored to its former "glory". The boat was stored outdoors uncovered for a few years and the finish on the boat is now dull. Is there any special techniques to restoring a shine to its hull...
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