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    1987 Stickney Craft-- moving console

    Alright so this is a fun little project I picked up from one of my friends. On the title it says its a Stickney Craft which I could not find any information on the boat or company. So the 2 pictures show before and after photos of the boat so far. So far I like it but I took it out on the water...
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    fuel pump not creating vacuum

    Hello, I have a 1996 25hp Mercury, Serial Number--0G343179. The problem I am having is the fuel pump is not creating a vacuum, the motor will only run if you keep pumping the bulb. Things I have done so far include: new lines, rebuilt fuel pump, carb apart and cleaned, new primer bulb and line...
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    1973 50hp Evinrude Lower Unit Shifting Issue

    Hi, i have a 1973 50hp evinrude. The model number is 50373R. I have the lower unit off right now because of an impeller change and I cannot get the lower unit to shift into reverse. This motor is new to me and I never attempted to shift it into gear when everything was together. When I push down...
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    1973 Evinrude 50hp cracks in midsection near LU

    Hey guys, I have a 1973 Evinrude 50hp model number 50373R. Their is a crack where the LU meets the midsection. the metal is also bent inwards in the area. Just the midsection is cracked and bent and not the lower unit. It looks as if someone took a metal chisel and wedged it between the...
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    Gas tank and battery question

    I found this setup of a gas tank and battery but am unsure if this setup would be ok. I got it off of a texas flats boat but don't want to mess it up. If it does work ill be making my own version of the console basically to make it smaller. If their are any suggestions let me know. Thanks guys!
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    Permanent Gas tank question

    Quick question I am redoing this boat I don't know much about it except its a rolled gunnel boat. It's probably not worth fixing but I am doing it as a learning tool. Anyways I would like to put a permanent gas tank inside the boat. Problem being there is not enough room under the deck. My...
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