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    my new project with pics

    1979 skeeter wrangler. been outside for 3 years. carpets shot. paint is very dull and faded. any chance of a inexpensive restore on this boat??? recommended carpet glue??? any pointers???
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    need help with 1975 115 hp mercury power trim and tilt

    i just bought a skeeter wrangler bass boat with this 1975 mercury motor. the key is broke off in the ingnition and i have to go grab a battery tommarrow to start seeing whats what. the boat hasnt been ran for 3 years and been sitting outside. the motor of the trim and tilt is all the way down...
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    its alive and running strong!

    i just wanted to thank every1 for the help i got to get this old beast running. i took it out for the first time yesterday and it ran great. started to make a funny noise after running for about 10-15 min but it never lost any power or anything. this 1969 evinrude 18 fastwin moved my boat alot...
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    pretty dumb question

    i am new to the site and love all the knowledge i am getting on outboard motors but i have a dumb question. i have a 1969 evinrude fastwin 18 hp. i just got the boat and got the motor to fire after cleaning the carb and putting in new plugs. the impeller was bad and i have new 1 on the way. i...
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    thinking of taking out factory bow support?

    i was thinking of taking out the factory bow suppot that goes across the front of my john 16ft john boat. (approx. 7"x24") aluminum piece that the front lights are mounted on. is this a good idea? im gonna replace it with plywood with the rest of the front deck. the aluminum 1 has a few broken...
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    1969 evinrude fasttwin 18 hp not pumping water or cooling

    I am brand new to this site. been looking at threads for about a week and cant believe all the info i have got from iboats. you guys are a great help. i used the top secret file to fire this old evinrude up (in a barrel) and hear her run but its not cooling. there isn't any water comin out the...
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