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    Should I pull the outdrive??

    So I bought my first real boat this fall,1998 fourwinns with the vp5.0 and cobra/vp sx outdrive. I was changing the lu oil and discovered that the drain hole threads were shot/stripped as I tried to install the plug it never got tight. Which irritates me cuz this boat was maintained religiously...
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    Winterize 1998 5.0 Gi

    I finally got a "decent" family ski boat this fall. All I've had in the past were crappy fishing boats with outboards...so I've never winterized an i/o before. I usually don't mind doing my own maintenence to save a few bucks...but I have questions. I looked they the stickies but didn't find...
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    Boat wax? Oxidation?

    Wondering what some of you use to shine up your boats?...i finally got a family boat and it has a lot of hard water spots esp on the dsrk green graphics, it also has some oxidation on the rear of the boat that would have been exposed to the most sunlight while sitting on a lift. I have been...
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    Should I buy this boat? Four winns 200

    I have the opportunity to buy a 1998 four winns 200. I realize it's end of boating season here in the Midwest, and I've been casually looking for a couple years. I think this is the size of boat I want As it's all that will fit in my garage. It's not my dream boat but I think it's priced good...
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    Bravo III duo prop corrosion

    I was looking at a 2001 boat with a bravo III Duo prop setup. Then I ran across some info that said to watch for corrosion on these. The boat has only 180 hrs on it and it's only been in fresh water. And I don't think it was prly ever left in the water over night. So what do I need to look for...
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    is a four winns horizon 200, yr 2000 a good boat?

    I need some quick info....I'm thinking of buying an end of season priced boat. It's a 2000 four winns horizon 200. It has 560 hrs, three local owners and has always been on the same one lake. It was on a covered dock mostly so the trailer looks new and has new tires. The boat has the 5.0 fuel...
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    Need general info on 1997 era rinker 212's

    So I'm considering a 1997 rinker 212 with a 5.7 lx which is 250hp according to owner. Looks to me like the 5.7lx wasn't too common in those but I don't mind...I have read on here many times "there is no replacement for displacement !" So I would imagine that motor would push that boat 50mph? I...
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    What to look for when buying first family boat

    So I have been around boats some and have had outboard models, but I think I want to get a 20' bow rider with an I/o for my young family to enjoy before they get into sports and such. So I have located a 1997 crownline 202 with what the owner says in a 5.7. It is a good price but there are some...
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    Is a 1993 5.0 just a good motor?

    I'm considering my first family boat. I have had boats in the past but I want a decent used boat for my family. I'm torn between buying an older (1993) quality boat like a cobalt or buying a newer 99-03 boat that maybe isn't quite as good quality but has a newer engine setup and prly be easier...
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    1989-1990 OMC outdrive issues

    I am trying to figure out what is wrong with an older OMC outdrive. The outdrive was replaced a couple years ago by a mechanic who supposedly bought and installed a "rebuilt" outdrive on the boat. My personal opinion is that he bought a used/not rebuilt outdrive and just slapped it on; as...
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    2.3 cobra overheating

    Having trouble with a 2.3 cobra overhearing. I have replaced the impeller water pump and thermostat. Still getting hot. Never had any previous overheating till it just happened one day out on the lake now it seems like I can't get it fixed. Looking for ideas to try to fix this. Thanks. And I'm...
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    Which brand of boat to buy

    So I am looking for my first real boat. I have had older fishing and ski boats but now I want a family ski boat something from the mid to late 90's with the merc 4.3 I think, 18-20 ft long with sport seating. There are so many brands of boats out there! I live in the Midwest and will be using...
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    FREE FREE un-used service manual for a Tohatsu NS40C (40hp tohatsu)

    I have a service manual for a Tohatsu NS40C. I no longer own the motor, so I no longer need the manual. My wife said throw it away, I said.....give it away. So, if anyone needs it let me know and I will ship it to you. Its the real deal, I paid $24 for it according to the receipt I found...
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    Where do STINGRAY boats fall in the lineup of boats as far as quality goes?

    So I was looking to buy a family boat and ran across a 2004 stingray 185 with the 3.0 I/O for sale. I would like to know if this brand of boat is good or not. I mean I know that most might be similar but lets face it: we all know the bayliners of the 90's were complete junk! Just wondering if...
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    went and looked at a boat with a soft spot in the floor, should I buy it or not

    I went and looked at a 1988 bayliner capri with a 125hp force on it yesterday. It has a galvanized trailer and brand new tires on it, and the motor is supposed to be good, the guy wants 900 bucks for it. I was feeling pretty good about the deal until I got into the boat and found a soft/rotten...
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    gonna try this one more time, then I am giving up

    I posted about this awhile back, but got no response. 1971 3 cyl 60hp hydroelectric shift. Motor has good fuel, spark, compression, battery. carbs are turned out to about 1.5 turns out. It will start with the throttle advance lever activated, run for 5-15 seconds and then die. I think it...
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    60 hp johnson runs for 15 sefonds, then dies.... but will start right back up again

    So I am really getting tired of helping a buddy with his boat. Actually not even a buddy, just someone who found out I tinker with outboards......so the boat was running fine a week ago. Then today he went out and it will idle for about 15 seconds and then die, starts right up again and does...
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    neutral safety switch

    can someone please help me locate the neutral safety switch on a 1971 johnson 60hp hydroelectric shift motor. Is it in the control box or on the motor somewhere? If I understand correctly I should be albe to ground the switch in order to bypass it, to see if the motor will then start. I am...
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    starter problems

    my buddy is working on his 1971 johnson. He is having trouble getting the starter to engage when he turns the key. The solenoid is brand new, and the motor has a new "brain box". He says he can use jumper cables to make the starter turn over, but it wont activate like it should when he turns...
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    Do I use gasket sealant????

    I am re assembling my lower unit. My particular model does not have a gasket for the impeller housing or the stainless steel plate in the housing. I was trying to remember what I had read a couple weeks ago.............so if I remember right, I need to use my avaition gasket sealant on the...
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