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    Tilt/Trim gauge? New Merc ProXS

    Forgive me if this is the wrong forum. Just picked up my new boat. I have a Merc 115 ProXS with smartcraft gauges. Under trim it always reads 0. I am assuming there is an additional sensor I need for trim to show up properly? Looking online I can't seem to find a direction as to how to get this...
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    Have to replace outboard. 35hp enough?

    I have to replace my outboard on my 16' MFG. Rated to 70HP have a 65HP Johnson on now. I'm on a tight budget and thinking of going with a Johnson 35hp w/controls. The boat is used for fishing/cruising but mostly fishing. Will this be enough get up and go for larger rivers and bays? I was over...
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    Looking to replace my 73 Johnson and have a few questions

    I have a 73. JOhnson 65 Hp outboard with controls. It needs to be replaced due to mechanic issues. I'm talking to a guy who has a 77 70Hp Evinrude for sale. The price seems right. He upgraded his motor to a 90HP and wants to sell this on to help recoup the costs of the upgrade. My questions...
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    Need help finding a part for my MFG

    I need the anchor chocks that go on the bow of the boat. My restoration is almost complete but I can't find these things anywhere. they are the diamond shaped chocks with the square base. I found a guy on Craigslist trying to sell the shell of a boat. I offered to drive there and remove them...
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    Anyone know where I can find proper chocks?

    As the title states. I'm having a hard time finding replacement chocks for my '66 westfield. They are the ones with the base with 4 screws and are in the shape of a diamond. I've searched eBay, online, CL etc. Anyone have a set or know of a place to pick them up? Thanks, Anthony
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    Picked up a 66? westfield, some questions

    Hello all, I just picked up a 66 westfield for around $400 with the motor/trailer etc. I've never owned a fiberglass boat before and I have some questions and I'd also appreciate any advice. The trailer is a 1973 and the motor is a 1973 65hp Johnson but the boat looks like a 1966 which is what...
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    Evinrude 1981 9.9 stuttering help

    I have a 1981 Evinrude 9.9 model E10RCID outboard I'm having some trouble with. It starts just fine and stays idling just fine however under load it seems to only run on one cylinder. When the throttle is wide open it gets very jerky and you can feel/hear the other cyl kick in then shut off...
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    1981 9.9 Throttle questions.

    Howdy, I recently upgraded my 1984 4HP 2 stroke to a 1981 9.9HP 2 stroke model E10RCID. It looks like it's been well maintained and works well as in starts up every time and idles smoothly. I have some questions regarding the throttle. It seems like I have no real middle ground on the...
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