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    2005 Evinrude 40 Etec - No Spark - Dead

    I need to find out what happened to my outboard motor. After shutting off the motor using the emergency stop clip. My motor will not start again. There is no spark to the plugs. I've checked the 10 amp fuse and it is still in good condition. I've heard that I need to send in my EMM (Engine...
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    Swapping an old MR to a Alpha 1 outdrive unt

    Can I swap different outdrive units. I have a pre alpha unit that is no good to me now and I have a Alpha one unit ready to slap on. Now I noticed that there are two bolt holes missing on the transom and on the transom plate. Can I go ahead and drill out those holes.
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    Mercruiser unable to Shift

    I am having shifting problems with my pre-alpha mercruiser after I had replaced the coupler and I did use an alignment tool. It's a 1983 Chevy 305. I removed the stern drive and the lifted the engine to replace the coupler. And I also removed the lower unit to replace the impeller. And after...
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    Chev 305 - 228hp Mercruiser - MPG?

    I have a 1983 26' Starcraft boat with a Chev 305 - 228hp Mercruiser and is planning on a approximately 950km trip. I'm just wondering how much gas I will need for the trip and what the MPG might be on this boat and motor.
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    Bow Lift

    How can I get my 2000 LUND Fisherman Series 1750 with a 115 Yamaha 2 stroke to obtain bow lift. I have tried using the tilt and it doesen't seem to making any difference. I have also took off the foam under the floor of the boat. Foam was water logged.
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    How to Anneal Aluminum properly

    Just a question, Once I have heated the aluminum with a ace/oxy torch. Do I have to wait until the aluminum cools before I start hammering the hull?<br />Or can I start banging away right away while it's still hot? As well, do I preheat before I weld the seam at the bottom of the trasom.<br...
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    Annealing Aluminum

    I have some minor/major dents on the bottom / transcom area of my 1700 Fisherman series LUND w/ 115HP Yamaha 2-stroke. What annealing techineques, tricks are out there to fix this problem?
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    Yamaha 115hp outboard

    What kind of prop would you recommend for long straight line rides on a lake. I own a Lund, 1700 Fisherman series boat with a Yamaha 115hp 2-stroke.
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    Erase Dents

    What would be the best way to get rid of dents at the back end of the boat/transcom area. My boat is a Lund 1700 Fisherman series. Heat and bang at it? Fill it up? Weld a piece aluminum? I'm open to any suggestions. When I purchased the boat I didn't think the dents made any difference, now I...
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    Lund 1700 Fisherman Series - 115HP Yamaha

    I'm having trouble lifting the front end of my Lund when at higher speeds. I've tried a hydrofoil attachment still the front wont lift. Is there any way I could buy a motor mount extension for my boat. Feels like the fron is too heavy. I have a 115HP Yamaha, 2 stroke on there. Or is there...
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