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    Honda 40... why when shifting...

    the gears smack together like no one's business. It's a fairly new motor, 18 mo's with probably about 50 hours on it.<br /><br />Is there an adjustment I can make? By the way, I do shift quickly, not slowly.<br /><br />Thanks guys.
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    BF 40 2004 model... gas bulb ?

    First off I love coming to this forum, I'm new to boating and I learn tons every time I come on ... thanks.<br /><br />I have a Honda 40 on a 16' boat, I hunt ducks with it in the winter and bomb around the lake in the summer... no problems with the motor so far. My question is this... I opted...
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    Erie canal.. overnight trip suggestions.

    I have a homebuilt 16' long boat and I'd like to take a trip with one of my sons down/up the Erie. Probably an overnight trip say about 100 miles. I have a 40 hp outboard and simply wish to cruise and enjoy the scenery. Any suggestions (i.e. wich stretch?). Thank you in advance.
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    BF 40 - 2004 model... warming up question...

    First of all, thank you for any advice that you can provide to a first time boat/engine owner.<br /><br />I duck hunt in the winter here in New England. I love the 40 - but the other morning I started it after I got it off the trailer and there was no water coming out of the pee hole. I kept...
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    Trailer tire not balanced...

    beyond 60 mph, the left side vibrates like crazy... I checked the tire itself for bubbles -there are none. I thought it was grease, but there is none coming out of the seal.<br /><br />Is there such a thing as balancing a trailer wheel tire? I think I have a 13".<br /><br />Thank you very...
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    New trailer...grease is coming out the back ...

    seals. A lot from one, a little from the other.<br /><br />I was a nut about greasing the bearings this spring/early summer - I think a little too much. I have those plastic caps that fit around the hub - airtight. However, I noticed some water in the hub the last time I dunked the trailer -...
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    Always, always, always, turn motor off, put in gear, put on brake.

    Brother in law and I went duck hunting in NJ - it was about 5am - still dark. <br /><br />The truck is backed down the ramp, I asked my B.I.L. to get something from the parking lot, he puts the parking brake on and proceeded to the parking lot. I push the boat off the trailer - wow this is...
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    BF 40 Honda - brand new... stupid owner tricks

    brand new as in both the engine and me as a boater.<br /><br />First of all, there are no problems with the motor. I have about 15 hours on it. I hadn't checked the oil for at least 5-6 hours - the other day I noticed that there was too much oil - about an inch worth on the dipstick.<br /><br...
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