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    fuel tanks and battery placement on a 16ft Dateline Bikini aka Super Sidewinder

    Hi all Got a question regarding placement of 2 fuel tanks and my battery. I have the battery placed in between the 2 front seats at present but i find the long run from the outboard to the battery is taking its toll on the battery. My engine is a 1980 johnson V4 85hp. i know it needs a rebuild...
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    Evinrude 75hp (2004) Cuts out at 3000 RMP (Temp alarm) Then Sarts HELP PLEASE

    Enginge done this twice last year and cleared it self. Engine has always been in salt water. This season i cant get her to go above 3000 RMP before the alarm and cuts the engine. If i wait a couple of mins it starts again but wont go above 3000 RMP without cutting out. FACTS The engine is not...
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    Help Please on how to ready a 16 ft Dateline Bikini (Sidewinder) For the open sea

    Hi Guys Please can someone help me on how i can improve my boat so i can take her out over the sea (Estuary ) For 10 miles. It can get a bit rough out there. I intend to take her from my home in Anstruther to North Berwick Scotland. See pic As you can see i have add "a dolefin" is there...
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    Dateline Marine Kendal England "Bikini" how many were produced of this model ?

    Dateline Marine Kendal England "Bikini" how many were produced of this model ? Iam trying to find the year my Bikini was made. The plate i found on her has the model year blank, It was number 1117 the model was BKOB but thats as far it goes. She is from the late 70s early 80s but if i could...
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    Johson V4 85HP Power Trim/Tilt Goes Up but once released wont stop till down fully

    Hi i have a 1980s johnson V4 85. The trim works perfect but when i have it at full tilt (to bring the boat out the water). When i go to lower the engine once it starts tilting down i cant stop it till it reaches the trim arms. Any idea is it maybe needing bled?
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    How can i identify my steering helm or steering cable????????

    I have to replace my steering helm. The thing is how do i know what type of helm do i get. The cable is Red i think it was replaced at some time but i dont know if its Teleflex or Ultraflex. The boat is a 15 foot Dateline Bikini the engine is a Johnson Seahorse V4 85hp. i know that the steering...
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    Trying to wire a yamaha Trim/Tilt Gauge on a Johnson V4 85 But too many wires ???????

    Hi all great forum many hours of reading but still can't reach a solution. I am trying to wire a yamaha trim/tilt gauge to a johnson V4 85. The problem i have is this The gauge has 7 wires coming form it. On the schematic for the control box it only shows 3 wires going to the Trim/tilt gauge...
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