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    1987 Evinrude 110 horse shift rod height

    My 110 horse had a slipping clutch dog. Pulled the lower unit apart and replaced it along with the forward gear. Thanks to the guys over at AOMCI, I didn't have to pay through the nose for them. My manual says that my shift rod height should be 21 27/32" from gearcase to the center of the shift...
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    I never saw this coming.

    I bought an Evinrude 110 horse off of Craigslist in 2010. The ID tag was missing off of the transom mount and I did quite a bit of research and determined it was an '87 E110TLCUR. I even posted the welch plug number here in the forums to try and get more info. I have done several things to...
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    So I repropped and.....

    I have an '87 Evinrude 110 that had a 13 1/4 X 17 prop when I bought it. I could turn over 6700 rpm at wot. I bought a new Turning Point 13 1/4 X 19 prop. I can still twist around 6000 rpm out of it. Now my outboard is supposed to turn 5200 to 5500 rpm at wot. My question is should I stay...
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    Boom pregnant.....

    Not sure why I read the whole thing. I just.......did. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/3882592788.html
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    1963 Hydrodyne with a Volvo Penta engine

    A friend of a friend is going to buy a '63 Hydrodyne with a 4 cylinder Volvo Penta powerplant. She has been sitting since 2007 and while I am no stranger to bringing old outboards to life, I have very limited experience with Inboards. Other than replacing or rebuilding the water pump and...
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    I believe I'm right about this, but opinions are appreciated.

    I have a 1982 Four Winns Marquis 160 F&S (1100 lbs?) with an '87 Evinrude 110 hanging off the back. The rated WOT for that motor I believe is 5500 RPM. The motor has a 13 3/8 X 17, 3 blade aluminum prop on it and if I push the throttle all the way I can turn 6200 rpm. Here is my Question, if I...
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    Shipping delays

    I ordered a pair of back to back lounge seats from here on iboats.com on May 1st. I get an order confirmation email that day that tells me they will ship out on or about the 13th with a delivery date on or about the 15th. Two weeks to fill an order? Ok, I guess. Yesterday I checked my email...
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    Boat seat blues.....

    I have a 1982 4winns Marquis 160 F/S. The seats are SHOT. I never liked the style of the bucket seats that are stock. I am looking to replace them with a set of back to back loungers. My dilemma is nobody stocks them. I understand that these aren't a high demand item and folks don't replace...
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    Keep them guessing.....

    My grandson and I and my 22 yo son(not my grandson's father) were watching a movie. It's called "rise of the guardians" and my grandson loves it. After the movie my son, who isn't a dad yet, says to me: Dan: Dad do you know how scared you used to make us when you picked up the phone and dialed...
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    From a bunk trailer to a roller trailer

    My old trailer was original to the boat. It was a bunk and roller trailer. It is pretty well worn out. The tongue had broke almost in half and I had driven two pieces of angle iron down it to hold it together. I found a newer and in much better condition roller trailer that has tandem axles...
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    1987 110hp lower unit bearing mystery

    Earlier this year I lost the upper vent plug on my lower unit in the river and filled it full of water. I ended up ruining all the bearings in my lower unit. I ordered all the parts from here on iboats and yesterday I finally got to put it all together. Everything went well until I went to...
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    Forward Gear and Pinion set

    So I had the boat out on the river a week ago and I had a blast! Three days later my son shows me that the lower drain plug is missing on the lower unit. So I give the prop a spin and it sounds like the lower unit is full of sand. Yesterday I dig out the manual and start tearing into it...
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    Muskies?

    I have been fishing my whole life. Grandpa got me started when I was about 8. I have caught cats, bass, panfish, walleye, striper, carp, and suckers. I have never caught a muskie or pike. I don't know much about them. Where do I begin to outfit myself for them? What are their habitats...
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    Husband's revenge.....

    How many times have you guys wanted to do something like this when she just doesn't listen? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5l1LFBMc7U&feature=fvst
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    Man Card

    A man card is the achievement that all men strive for. A man card shows that you belong to a special brotherhood. To get a man card a guy has to prove his worth. He gets up early to shovel snow, he plays tea party with his little girl, sits up all night with a teething baby and goes to work in...
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    I just couldn't believe it....

    I was coming home from Rockford Il. today on a state highway that runs along the river. My kids says "hey Dad theres a boat out there". Now the river is pretty well froze over so I know there isn't anybody out on the water. He says "look right there". Sure enough, out amid the ice is an older...
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    The end of Fall

    Apparently I am a minority. My favorite season is just around the corner, Winter. I live in northern Illinois and look forward to the changing seasons. I lived in SoCal for 6 years and it rained 7 times. Hated every day of it. Winter has no bugs, no lawn to mow, and I don't sweat my brains...
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    My youngest is now driving......

    My little girl just got her license about an hour ago. She is my youngest. My sister made sure to call me this morning, giggling, that I was now "old". I gotta say that I was dreading this day, and looking forward to it at the same time.
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    Teams ending in the letter "s"

    In professional Football, Baseball and Basketball there are 5 teams that don't end in the letter "s". 10 points to the first one who gets all 5.
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    Blood on boat seats.

    A very good friend of mine had a pretty bad accident last sunday. She had to be transported back to the marina in her boat and was then helocoptered to Saint Anthony medical center in Rockford. Several screws, a rod, and two pins later and she gets to keep her arm. She was released last...
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