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  1. j_k_bisson

    OMC Sealants, Lubricants, and Adhesives

    Before I start my rebuild/resto project I have been reading the OMC service manual for the motor and they reference a bunch of sealants, lubercants, and adhesives. Seeing that I know OMC does not make these themselves, I am wondering if they are known by other trade names like "loctite 242" and...
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    Need to understand what I need for prop 1987 200 xp

    Hello finally seeing the end on my Trophy project and starting in on the motor rebuild/resto. Right no there is nothing on the prop shaft and I need it all. I need to understand what components there are out there and what I should pick up. Meaning the Evinrude props need hub kits right? They...
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    Looking for a fishing tournament in Oakville area this summer for a weekend trip.

    Hello to all other fishermen out there. I have a question for any members in the Oakville Ontario area. Is there a local weekend fishing tournament going on during the summer Late July early Aug for walleyes, lake trout, or salomn? Nothing professinal, just an open local tounament for guys that...
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    Bayliner Trophy Stress crack repair questions

    To all those of you that do not know me I am the guy that is rebuilding/restoring his 1991 Bayliner Trophy 2002WA boat. I had to replay the transom and stringers due to rot issues. The link in my signature is that thread. I am currently just finishing that portion of the project up and starting...
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    Filling spider crack with wax?????

    Just a thought to one of my problems. I have been buffing my black dash that is very spider cracked from sun exposure. I do know that the proper way to fix this is to re gel coat. But I do not want to get into that this year. I was thinking of filling the cracks with a crayon (Black) before...
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    Which Hydraulic steering to go with.

    I'm sure there are pros and cons reguarding all hydralic steering systems. I am in need to switch over from a teleflex cable system to hydralic. I need a basic system, no fancy bells and whistles. Which system is the best? Or better yet, what are things to stay away from in a hydralic steering...
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    Hydralic steering, is it all that?

    The question today is about Hydralic steering. You know the kind, non power assisted. Is it all that much better than cable steering? I have been thinking of upgrading to hydralic, but the cost has me wondering. I am repowering the boat and will this affect the cable sterring. I plan on going to...
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    Is there really a big deal?????

    Is there really a big difference when changing out factory reeds and putting in Boyesen power reeds????? Don't know nothing about this subject and looking to learn. I will be rebuilding a 1987 200hp V6 Evinrude looper. So I could swap out the factory reeds when playing with it this winter. ;)
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    Which one is it?

    Which one is the anti siphon valve? Here is a pic of the top of the tank. The hose on the left is the vent tube. The big hose is the fill tube. And the small one the right is the one to the motor. Do I take the one to the motor off and clean it? What do I use to clean it? And disassembly...
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    TV/DVD for small boat

    I am looking for recommendations for a small 12-15" tv/dvd for the cuddy of my 21ft trophy. I fish with my kids and want to put a tv down below so they can go and watch a movie when they are bored!. LOL I do not have a genny so this needs to be a 12V power model and does not use alot of juice. I...
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    Pointer's needed on Cap/Hull assembly!!!!

    I was hoping for any pointer, tips, tricks, helpful nudges that anyone has on cap installation on a hull. I have never done this before. I have a 1991 Trophy 2002 wa that I have removed the cap off in order to replace the transom and stringer due to rot. I am coming up to reassembling the cap...
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    Trophy windshield removal

    I have a 1991 bayliner trophy 2002 wa and want to remove and rebuild the winsheild. I know I have to remove the plastic cover strip to get at the screws. I was just wondering if there is any hiden fasteners that I need to worry about? Here is a pic of my windshield.
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    Leaking window in a Trophy

    I have a couple of leaking windows in my 1991 Bayliner Trophy. While I am rebuilding the boat I want to fix this issue. I was hoping that someone here would have a pic of how the windows goes together (get installed) and also of a new factory installed one. Here is a pic of mine currently. As...
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    Options for hull voids/gel coat falling off.

    Attached is a not so good pic of my hull. You will ntice the arrows pointing to a couple of pits in the gel coat. It appears as if the gel coat flaked off in a couple of spots. My boat does not appear to have sat in the water for extended periods of time. I am wondering how o fix this? Both...
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    Trophy trim tab issue

    I am looking at putting a set of trim tabs (Bennet) on my 1991 Bayliner Trophy 2002. They will interfer with my swim platform where they need to go. Meaning the cylinder will go right through the swim platform on one side only. My question is; "Has anyone ever cleared a hole through their swim...
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    Anyone have the 1987 Evinrude sales book?

    Just wondering if anyone has a copy of the 1987 Evinrude sale booklet. I want to repaint my 1987 200hp Evinrude and would like to review/get a copy of pic for painting direction.
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    How to tell a 200hp powerhead from a 225hp Evinrude

    How can one tell the diference between a 200hp and a 225hp power head. I believe its a 1987 Johnson/Evinrude. I picked pu the power head separately and would like a deffinate way of telling.
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    Can you use hydralic hose in a boat bilage?

    Can one use regular Parker hydralic hose in plumbing the bilage and drains in a boat? Or is there some spec these hoses need to meet? I'm not talking the fuel line or vents. Just everything else. I have not fresh water supply on the boat so no isues there with food grade standards. Is it a...
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    What prop do I need?????

    What size of propeller should I use/buy for this. I recently came into this motor and plan on puting it on my boat as a repower from a force 120hp. The application specific is as follows. 1991 Bayliner Trophy 2002 2840lbs 1987 200hp evinrude 455lbs 1981 10hp Honda 76lbs 4 People 600lbs Gas 82...
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    1987 200hp Evinrude Stator/Rectifier Issues

    Hello New here but have probably a very asked question. Is it normal to be replacing the stator and rectifier on a 1987 200hp Evinrude? Is this like a 10 year maintence item? My motor's stator has all the black stuff leaked out of it. I have heard this is due to a bad rectifier. Should I...
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