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    Can broken bolts fastening cylinder head covers be re-sleeved?

    I have a 1988 115hp Yamaha outboard and had an overheating issue. The engine runs fine, but in getting off the cover that covers the cylinders (necessary because sand/salt had gotten in there blocking water flow), I broke 7 of the 3 bolts off. I imagine it's not safe running with that...
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    1988 115 Yamaha - I hope this is a pretty easy problem

    I bought a boat last year that has a 1988 115hp Yamaha (115ETLG). The boat ran fine at demo time. I know, I was a putz and let it sit most of last winter (my old Merc did fine with that). When I tried to get it going this Spring, it was rough, sputtlered and coughed. I took it into the...
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    Suggestions to break wind on my boat?

    I've just about resigned myself to the fact that I will be using my center console for a while. My challenge is that I would like to make the boat at least a 3-seasons boat. The boat is 21ft and does not have a hardtop nor softtop. I don't want to sink a lot of money into this because it's a...
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    What do you think of this boat? 2004 23ft Pro-line Walk

    I've been looking all over for a boat that would meeting all my "requirements" and, on paper, this one seems pretty close. It's a repo with a Honda. Anyone have any opinions? The price isn't a "steal", but seems reasonable. Any opinions would be welcome...
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    Windshield glass on new boats - do they turn blue?

    I posted earlier my quest for a new boat. One boat I'm looking at is a Pilot house type boat from Pro-line. Certainly looks appealing, staying out of the weather and everything, but my only experience with boats is with very old boats where the windshields turn "blue" over time (i.e., you...
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    Opinions: Key West 225WA, Scout 222 Abaco, Proline 23 Express

    I'd like opinions of these three boats because, if I get a good deal, I'll probably choose between these three. It would be new. My requirements are: - easily trailerable - able to go out in the Chesapeake Bay in something other than a perfect day - good for fishing - good for cruising - able...
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    Looking at boats...looking for opinions

    I'm searching for a new/new-to-me boat. I'm not pressed for time to buy one for use, but could always find a deal too good to pass up. Ideal buying time for me in next March. Anyway, Here are my "requirements": - easily trailerable - able to go out in the Chesapeake Bay (I live in Virginia)...
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    Prop question: I have a Merc SS prop - need a Yamaha

    To make a long story short, my boat with a 1987 115hp Mercury sank and I came across a deal too good to pass up on a similar boat with a 1992 115hp Yamaha. I took the Yamaha boat out today and I think I need a better hole shot. I have a really nice 13 X 19 stainless steel prop from the...
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    Making progress on resurrecting my motor - need some advice

    This is in reference to my 1988 115 in-line Mercury that was partially submerged several weeks ago. I've cleaned out the carbs reasonably well, rebuilt the fuel pump, and replaced the on-engine fuel filter. I've got it so it will run as high-idle for a long time. Idle I have to mess with...
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    2000 Sea-Pro 21ft Walkaround - Wood or Coosa?

    I posted something like this on the Sea-Pro forum but it doesn't appear that forum has many visitors. I'm looking at the boat above and was wondering if anyone know if Sea-Pro had gone to all composite/fiberglass hulls by that year. I know they were an early adopter, but didn't know how early...
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    Looking at a 2000 21ft Seapro walkaround

    Does anyone know if the hulls made in this year were all composite/fiberglass yet? I've sworn that I would not buy another hull that had wood in it (I know, the I'll bring on the wrath of the purists, but that's alright). Also, any opinions about this boat? Ride? Quality? Thanks in advance!
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    Some help trying to rescue my 1987 115hp Mercury

    This is the Mercury that was partially submerged. I'm getting close but not quite there and was looking for suggestions. What works: The trim/tilt, starter, fuel-enricher (choke). I compression checked all the cylinders and they are between 90 - 100. I have the fuel fed from a separate tank...
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    Trying to narrow down a potential new buy: Sea Hunt or Key Largo?

    Doing my homework on around a 22ft walkaround for a variety of uses. In looking at a lot of brands and reading stuff, the two leaders are the: Key Largo http://www.boats.net/boats/kw225wa.html Sea Hunt http://seahuntboats.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74&Itemid=95 (I...
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    My 1987 115hp Merc OB got mostly submerged in saltwater

    The boat went mostly under at the dock and the "tower of power" went mostly under. We got the boat out and I took the cowling off and doused it with freshwater from a hose and let it dry out. The engine ran GREAT just the day before. Is this engine toast? A lot of the electrical connections...
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    What boats don't have wood in the hull?

    I know I'm going to anger the purists. I've had a number of boats - VIP, Proline, Glastron, Thunderbird - all have had rot issues. Frankly, I'm really tired of dealing with it. I finally replaced my transom in the VIP with coosa board and it worked great. Looking at moving to a 20ft to 23ft...
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    Help! My Yamaha HPDI outboard has a mystery issue

    and vacation starts tomorrow! I have a 2001 200hp HPDI Yamaha on my Proline. It did sit for about 9 months before I got it in the water this year, so that may have something to do with it. When I took it out, the boat didn't work so well because I have a persistent throttle-body gum up...
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    May be looking for a boat - any "woodless" boats?

    I've owned a number of boats I've bought used. Granted they've been 15 years or so old at the time when I bought them, but I ALWAYS run into the problem of wood in the kiel area breaking up and the wood getting wet. I don't know if its a function of time or the nature of roller trailers, but...
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    I've got a BIG problem

    I have a 1986 VIP bowrider with a 1986 115hp in-line Mercury OB. I had just fixed up the boat to be workable by rebuilding the transom, replacing the steering. I took the kids out tubing on the boat and the engine began to rev up when I put it under load but the higher rpms were not...
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    1986 1987 or 1988 115hp Mercury carburators - rebuild myself?

    I have a 115hp Mercury outboard, an in-line 6, on my boat that I just rebuilt the transom. It sat for a long while before I rebuilt the transom. I took it out this summer to run it and it worked well except it wasn't at full power the whole time. Seems like it was at 2/3 power while I had the...
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    Changing my water pump..now a shift problem?

    I just changed the water pump on my 1987 115hp Mercury outboard. Overall, things went ok. Put the throttle into forward when I started. When I put the unit back on, it seems it will only stay in "forward" no matter what you do with the throttle/shift control. I dropped the lower unit again...
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