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    Piece of WOOD WEDGED IN PROP - Did I break my motor???

    Okay, <br /><br />85HP Outboard on 16.5' fiberglass runabout. <br /><br />So I finally got the balls to jump in the FREEZING lake because I had been dying to water ski behind my boat ever since I bought it - so I jump in and trust my boss to drive the boat and pull me around the lake. I must...
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    HELP!!! Adjusting Trim ( porposing )

    I have an 85HP Evinrude on the back of my 16.5' fiberglass runabout/ski boat.... It has manual trim (not power trim) and I have a total of 5 settings the motor can be on. Here is a picture of the settings. I started with it on the setting CLOSEST to the transom and the boat planed out fine but...
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    HELP!!! Motor Spits ROOSTER TAIL @ WOT ??? ( pictures )

    Okay, <br /><br />This is an update to a post I had made a few weeks ago when I noticed my motor spitting up a rooster tail at half all the way up through full throttle. <br /><br />Today I put it at 2/3 throttle and walked back to have a look at the cause... <br /><br />I noticed it was coming...
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    HELP!!! Am I having a problem w/ Gas MPG ??? (6gal 25mins)

    Am I having a problem with gas mileage (or hourage)... I have a 1976 Evinrude 85HP (4CYL) running on a 16.5 foot runabout. I have 1 gas can in the boat, an OMC 6gallon tank. I wanted to go to a "secret" fishing spot I heard about this morning at the tackle shop so I loaded up the boat and took...
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    How To: ADD A TELL TALE???

    My new boat is running good. 16.5' ski boat with 1976 85HP Evinrude Outboard. <br /><br />I am somewhat worried though as my motor DOES NOT have a tell tale. I am sort of "anal" when it comes to taking care of things and not having a tell tale freaks me out. <br /><br />I had heard a while ago...
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    Which is the better plug: Autolite, Champion, or Denso?

    I want to change my plugs because they got all fouled up from running out a tank of older gas (couldn't drain it, tank is built into hull)... <br /><br />I have an 1976 Evinrude 85HP. <br /><br />I currently have Champion Marine plugs but I have heard Champion plugs suck. NOBODY CARRIES NGK in...
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    Which is a better plug: Autolite, Champion, or Denso???

    I want to change my plugs because they got all fouled up from running out a tank of older gas (couldn't drain it, tank is built into hull)... <br /><br />I have an 1976 Evinrude 85HP. <br /><br />I currently have Champion Marine plugs but I have heard Champion plugs suck. NOBODY CARRIES NGK in...
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    HELP!!! Motor Spits ROOSTER TAIL @ WOT ???

    Hey all, <br /><br />Sorry for the double post - I realized it wasn't engine related after I posted! <br /><br />I just went out to the lake for the 2nd day. The first day I just putted around 10-15mph for the first tank of gas, since the motor hadn't been run in a while. Today I felt the motor...
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    HELP!!! Motor Spits ROOSTER TAIL @ WOT ???

    Hey all, <br /><br />I just went out to the lake for the 2nd day. The first day I just putted around 10-15mph for the first tank of gas, since the motor hadn't been run in a while. Today I felt the motor had been sufficiently broken in and so I push the throttle all the way down. <br /><br...
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    HELP w/ NEW BOAT!!! Throttle control is VERY STIFF

    Guys pictures to come tomarrow or sunday. I JUST BOUGHT MYSELF A BOAT AFTER PERUSING THE CLASSIFIEDS FOR OVER 3 MONTHS!<br /><br />The boat is a 1970's Sundance marine out of redding,ca. It is a Ski/Speed boat. It only has an 85hp Evinrude out back though... <br /><br />HERE IS MY PROBLEM:<br...
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    Is this a GOOD DEAL? (pictures)

    Okay so I missed out on that last boat and am still looking on a boat to buy for this upcoming summer. <br /><br />I am still unsure whether it is better to buy a outboard or inboard, but the more I search, the more an inboard seems nicer. <br /><br />I originally wanted one of those "low...
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    Is this a GOOD DEAL? (pictures)

    Okay, <br /><br />As I continue my search for the perfect boat; the more I think about it - I may want to stay away from those "low profile" boats because I don't think they are good for water skiing? If I am wrong please advise. <br /><br />So I found this on Ebay:<br /><br />...
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    Is this THE RIGHT BOAT for me? Is it a good deal?

    Some of you may have been following my posts. I was originally looking to buy an outboard on maybe a tahiti, kona, or carlson hull. I primarily want to just cruise around the lake this summer BUT WANT TO BE ABLE TO SKI/WAKEBOARD when I can afford the equipment(wakeboard, rope, etc...)<br /><br...
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    Is This Motor Worth Buying??? (compression results)

    Okay so I went and spent a good 2hrs going over this old 100HP Merc. motor on the Carlson boat I want to buy. The motor is about a 1965. I pulled the cowling off and everything looked pretty clean (for 35+ years old). The owner takes really good care of the motor and has several receipts - one...
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    BUYING A MOTOR: What to check BEFORE buying a Motor???

    So I found the boat I want to buy and am looking for some advice on how I can seriously check out the motor before purchasing it to make sure I don't get a "lemon".<br /><br />It is a 65HP MERC. "650 Four" outboard.<br /><br />The owner drifted into a "clay bar" in a lake and it damaged the...
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    Which of these O/B motors is the Best Choice???

    Okay I added pictures! And a few more boats to my decision making process; but I know nothing about Outboards so please help me decide which motor/boat makes the best package here. (forget about all that jazz I originally posted about how long motors last - I know that varies on 100 different...
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    Which of these is the BEST BEGINNER BOAT? (Pictures)

    I am a college student looking for some summer fun - I don't need anything NEW, FANCY, OR EXPENSIVE ( and yes, I know boats in general are expensive to maintain)I just want something FAST(35-40mph) that I can use as a base for a large motor when I save up some $$$. <br /><br />I already decided...
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    WHAT PAINT DO I PAINT A BOAT WITH?

    WHAT PAINT DO I PAINT A BOAT WITH?<br /><br />I have painted cars in the past with everything from spray cans to air powered paint sprayers. My compressor recently crapped out on me though (wasn't oil drive). <br /><br />I have never painted a boat before so I wonder what type of paint is used...
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    Buying a boat - HOW LONG DO OUTBOARDS LAST?

    I am thinkng about buying a really cool 74 Carlson Mod. Tunnel "speed boat". Basically a fiberglass flat bottom with fork up front. <br /><br />It has a late 60's / early 70's MERCURY 100 motor on it that has been meticulously maintained. <br /><br />The owner says he has had it in his family...
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    Buying a boat - HOW LONG DO OUTBOARDS LAST?

    I am thinkng about buying a really cool 74 Carlson Mod. Tunnel "speed boat". Basically a flat bottom with fork up front. <br /><br />It has a late 60's / early 70's MERCURY 100 motor on it that has been meticulously maintained. <br /><br />The owner says he has had it in his family since 74'...
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