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    Is my motor too small for my boat?

    Hi. I have a 1989 Johnson 110hp VRO. It is pushing a 19.2ft center console Marvac. It just seems that there is not enough power. Engine runs like a dream and sounds normal. I don't have a tach yet, but soon to see how many RPMs I'm getting. When throttling up, the boat planes real smooth. Not...
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    Walker electric downrigger-tournament series missing part

    I have two(2) Walker electric downriggers-tournament series, but I have lost the 'nut' that attaches to the pivoting rod holder. does anyone know the size of replacement nut.....my boat is three hours away and would like to have all the parts needed so that when I get there, I can just get to...
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    Who has ever heard of Marvac boats?

    I own a Marvac 192 tournament pro boat, but cannot find any information about it. I hope this is not the only one ever built. If anyone has ever heard of this boat, would you please help me find anything about it.:confused:
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    74' Evinrude 85hp engine runs like a saint, but will not go into drive

    Hi. Like the title reads... 74' Evinrude 85hp engine runs like a saint, but will not go into drive....forward or reverse. I'm no mechanic, so what kind of things should I expect when removing the lower unit?? and when I put back together, what other things should I replace??.........This is my...
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    Darn motor won't start after being warmed up

    Hey. I need help. I have a 74' Evinrude 85hp outboard. At first start up, I squeeze the fuel bulb 2-3 times, I pull up on the cold start lever on the controller, and push the key in and turn. OK...starts up. But after going out on the lake and shutting er down for awhile, it will not fire up to...
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