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    What broke on my Suzy Q?

    Hey All, While pulling a tube my '88 Suzy Q DT150ss sounded like it revved high. I immediately cut the throttle. We ended up getting towed in because in gear I could only go about 1 mile an hour. It sounds like it shifts, forward to reverse and neutral, but all it really does is swirl water...
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    How many pieces?

    Okay, tomorrow I'm starting my transom replacement on a 21' Answer Family Sportsman with a cuddy cabin. My question: is the cuddy cabin seats and sole a separate mold piece from the cap? How is a cuddy cabin put together with the deck over the finished cabin section? I'm really trying not to...
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    What hole gets the rod?

    Hey all, got my new-2-me motor and it has two places I can connect my steering rod. Which one do I use? Does it matter? Should I use the one the gives the best arrangement for the steering cable? BTW, this is an 88 Suzuki DT150 Super Six. Okay, now here's a funny one for you: This...
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    Here's what a cast-in-place transom repair looks like years later

    Okay folks, first off, I didn't do this but I'm going to make it right. It appears I have a cast-in-place transom repair that has gone south. I knew what I had going in so it's no surprise to me but some folks might have not seen this. The PO appears to have added a layer or two of some type...
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    Thoughts & opinions about this motor deal

    Hi all, I've got a chance to re-power my classic 21' Answer with an '88 Suzuki 150 Super Six. I'll get to the price in a minute. Here's the story: This engine was owned by the friend of the current owner. He bought a boat with intentions of fixing the floor and transom. Had the engine rebuilt...
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    Have you seen my box?

    Shown here is what might be a live well, without the pump. This is on the helm side. Under the cushion is a fitted lid that will lift up. In the back (far end) is a drain. The forward part, where the helm seat is, looks like it could lift up but is screwed and sealed in place. I have found...
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