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    3/8 or 5/16 fuel line for 4HP Merc 4 Stroke?

    I just picked up a used 4HP Merc 4 Stroke. It has the integrated fuel tank but I'm going to plumb it into my main tank by tapping into an extra port out of my water/fuel separator. With this small motor does it matter whether I run 5/16 or 3/8 line? Separately, I see on the side a fuel...
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    Any 5HP or 6HP 2 strokes come w/oil injection?

    Hi. I'm in the market for a used trolling/kicker motor and was curious if any of the smaller (5 or 6HP) Yamaha or Suzuki 2 stroke motors came with oil injection. My reason for asking is oil injection would allow me to run the fuel out of the main tank and avoid a separate can in the boat. In...
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    Advice on starting '68 6HP Johnson after sitting for 10 years

    I was given a 1968 CD-25A Johnson 6HP Outboard by a family member. He owned it since new. It has been sitting for 10 years, but was fogged down prior to it being stored. He says it's always been a good runner. My question is whether I should go through the trouble of changing impeller...
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    ?'s regarding Garelick Adjustable Mount on '87 18' SS for short shaft kicker

    I'm trying to get my 1987 Starcraft 18' SS more prepared for bay excursions and one of the items on my list is adding a kicker motor. I picked up a used garelick adjustable mount along with the adapter plate (which allows for removal of the mount when not in use - just the mount plate stays on...
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    '87 18' SS Suitable for Saltwater & Rough Water use?

    I've been enjoying my '87 Starcraft 18' SS w/ 110HP Johnson O/B that I picked up almost two years ago. It's always been a freshwater boat and that is all I've used it for, but would like to consider using it occasionally for some salmon fishing and crabbing on the Puget Sound. Will the SS...
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    Good second battery locations on 18' Starcraft SS?

    Hi everyone. I've searched through the threads and found some information about mounting second batteries, but didn't find any where the second battery on an 18' SuperSport was back in the stern area. I was hoping to put a second battery back in the stern but with my VRO oil reservoir I don't...
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    Which sealant for splashwell seams on '87 18' SuperSport?

    My '87 18' SS has caulk/sealant of some type where the splashwell joins to the transom (the vertical side seams). The caulk appears to be a bit older but mostly intact. There is a small crack showing from the splashwell base on one side up about 3 inches after which there is existing caulk of...
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    Any way to have Constant On with '87 Johnson Bow Mount Electic Trolling Motor?

    Hi. On a boat I recently purchased it has a 1987 Johnson Bow Mount Electric Trolling Motor. It's a 12V foot controlled model. It seems that to keep it in motion you need to keep the red button on the foot pedal/controller depressed. Is there any way to set it up with "constant on" so that...
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    Help with cockpit cover frame on '87 18' SS

    Hi. I purchased a 1987 18' Starcraft SS a couple of weeks ago. I'll get some pics up soon for all to see. This boat only came with a cockpit style canvas (although with the zippers on the back of it I think it used to have even more canvas). Anyhow, this is the low profile canvas that...
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    Model number decodes to '85 but they didn't make 110 in '85?

    I recently purchased a boat that had a Johnson 110 2 stroke on it. The model number is J110TLCOR. In decoding this it shows that the "CO" should map to 85. But, from my research Johnson didn't come out with the 110 until '86. I assume it must be '86 model that was built in '85. Sound right...
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    is 105-107 compression okay for '88 Johnson 110HP 2 stroke oil-injected?

    Hi. I'm looking at a boat purchase so hoping for a quick response. Boat has a 1988 Johnson 110HP 2 stroke oil injected motor on it. Compression is 105-107 across the cylinders. Is that too low or acceptable? Thanks in advance for the help.
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    Will this oxidized painted aluminum hull clean up?

    I'm in the market for a boat and was wondering if an oxidized looking painted aluminum hull will clean up or if it's just always going to appear faded. I've seen a couple this way. Here's an example pic of what I'm talking about. Thoughts on whether the paint can be buffed up to shine...
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    Looking at used boats - stay away from used Sea King outboards?

    Hi. I hope I'm posting this in the right forum. I am in the market for a used boat and some of the ones under consideration are a bit older (late 60s early 70s) and some have Sea King outboard motors. A local repair shop said I don't want to own a Sea King outboard because any major issue...
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    newbie - help choosing a 14-15' used aluminum boat for use on 1000+ acre lakes

    Hi and thanks in advance for any advice. I'm looking to purchase a small aluminum boat to use primarily for fishing. This boat will primarily be used in a 1200 acre lake (max lake depth about 70' if it matters). I would like to have one we could take over to the puget sound or the columbia...
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