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    E50PL4EES- 99' Evinrude 50hp 4-stroke Common problems

    Helll, I have a 99' Evinrude 50hp commonly known as a Suzuki DF50, I was wondering what are the common problems with these outboards ? I was told, mine was shot due to a common problem/leak that causes the motor to hydrolock. Is it worth rebuilding or purchasing a used low hour exact model. Any...
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    Prop-Evinrude Problem

    Hello, I purchased a Michigan Wheel Apollo Stainless Steel 3 blade prop recently for a my 1999 Evinrude 50hp 4-stroke, It came with the prop, thrust washer and hub. The problem I'm encountering, after installing it and gently tightening down the prop nut to put the cotter pin in the prop...
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    1999 Evinrude 50hp 4-stroke Starter Issues

    Please Help, Last week I tried starting my boat multiple times with times, I put a charging on the battery for about an hour. Tried again, no luck. I might have tried too many times to start it. When I noticed smoke, coming from the positive and negative wires that run from the starter. The end...
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    1999 Evinrude 50hp 4 Storke-Fuel leak

    Hey Guys, I'm new to evinrude's so I'm looking for a little help. I just tilted my outboard down, and noticed the smell of fuel. After it was fully down gas appeared to run out of the water cooling hole. So I removed the cowling and fuel poured out of the area where the carbs are located. I...
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    information-16ft Shoalrunner Skiff

    I just purchased a 1991 shoalrunner flat bottom skiff with a mercury 50hp outboard, and I cant find one bit of information online regarding this boat. So does anyone have a clue where I could find any information regarding it, the title states its a 16ft Shoalrunner, thats all the information...
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    ideas to cover battery box

    I'm looking at ways I can cover my battery box. I removed a cushioned seat that use to sit atop of the box. The inside dimension are 26" x 10 1/2 and 28 1/2. I need something sturdy but haven't came up with any ideas except for using starboard overlayed. Any ideas wouldbbe great
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    Stiletto BAY PRO-II Stainless Steel Rust spots

    I recently purchased a Stiletto BAY PRO-II Stainless Steel four blade propeller from boatownersworld.com at a great price. I installed the prop a few weeks ago and today I noticed a rust spots/stains on it. It hasn't even been in the water. Is this normal or has anyone had any problem with this...
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    transom mounted swim platform install

    I recently removed my old and rusted swim platform from the transom of my sea pro 206cc. I failed to realize it was bolted thru the transom so without damaging anything I cut the bolts off. Now my challenge is installing the new platform. I've looked around and can't find a good or easy way of...
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    Hi-Run Trailer Tires Reviews ??

    I recently went to my local boating store for new trailer tires. After arriving to pick my trailer up I noticed they used Hi-Run trailer tires made in China. Has anyone had any problems or reviews good or bad regarding these tires ? I've heard alot of people had negative comments about these...
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    Yamaha Props

    I couldn't find a forum on props regarding my 2004 Yamaha 150 txrc 2-Stroke. Basically Im looking to upgrade from the standard original prop. My owners manual states its a 14-1/2 x 17-M. What would be the ideal 3 or 4 blade stainless steel prop upgrade ? 2005 Sea Pro 206cc 2004 Yamaha 150...
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    2004 Yamaha 150 txrc Oil problem

    I'm not sure if this has been covered in any thread because I haven't found anything like this before. I have a single Yamaha 150 txrc 04', I recently noticed after flushing the motor that my main oil reservoir dropped down a couple of inches. I'm unsure of exactly where it's going. I did...
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    Yamaha 150 txrc cranking problems

    I have a 2005 Sea Pro 206cc with a yamaha 150 txrc. It cranks and run greats in the beginning. But after being anchored up for an hour or so i have a very hard time getting it to start. I usually have to prime it a few times and choke it. Which helps but usually before I get the anchor back up...
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    Fuel Gauge/Sending Unit Problems

    I have a 2005 Sea Pro 206cc that I recently filled up and changed out a battery. Soon after I noticed that my feul gauge wasn't working and was reading below empty. I used a jumper wire to test my gauge, which read full during the test, then shot back over to empty. I bought a new sending unit...
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    Installing new Speakers

    I'm looking to install speakers on my 206 Sea Pro. I was wondering if wakeboard tower speakers will attach to my t-top. I really didn't want to cut to install speakers and I really like the design.. So I was hoping someone has had some experience with tese..
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    Magic Tilt Trailer replacement axles

    Good Afternoon, I just took a look at my recent purchase and noticed some really bad rust on both axles, springs, and brakes. Its a magic tilt tandem trailer, does anyone have any experience with completely replacing the suspension, axles and braking system ? If so, whats the round about ball...
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