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    Over-charging

    I've read a few posts reguarding my issue and will follow the advice given: battery condition, connections, wiring, etc. Since my outboard (1985 I6, 90hp) doesn't have a regulator built into the design, I'm wondering if I could add a universal 12v regulator? I've done this in the past when...
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    Looking for ideas......

    Not wanting to spend a fortune on a wakeboard tower, but I am wanting to have additional storage for our water toys when out playing. I'm thinking of building a small storage tower above the outboard of my new-to-me Larson. The area that I'm considering looks very similar to this: I'm...
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    Any good Larson shots?

    Re: Any good Larson shots? Just brought it home last weekend. 1983 with 1986 Merc 90.
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    Tower vs Pylon, small boat

    I'm about to acquire a 16ft bowrider with an outboard. Would like to get the rope out of the water and I'm considering the options. Kids are learning to knee/wakeboard, so I'm wondering what your thoughts are. Cost and installation are always a factor, but I'm getting a great deal on the...
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    Almost a new owner....

    I'm driving a little over 300mi this week to look at a 1986 Larson (16 or 17ft, not sure) with the original Merc 90 O/B. According to the owner, the boat has had extensive maintenance and is kept inside and covered when not in use. He states that it has a new impeller and gear oil, new floor...
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    Force or Merc?

    Assuming that both check out mechanically and have good compression, what is your opinion on powering a 17ft BR deep-V: 1992 Force 90hp or 1986 Merc 90hp? I'm looking at two very similar boats and these are the outboards attached to each. Thanks for sharing your opinion.
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    Deckboat?

    Sold our 1966 Starcraft Holiday just before Christmas because it wasn't big enough for our family. We want a boat that we can comfortably hold all 5 of us (plus a dog or two), and be able to use it for skiing or fishing. I found something that I'm interested in locally from Craigslist, but I...
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    Johnson 175......what year?

    Im considering the purchase of a deckboat with this OB mounted on it. Any idea what year this might be from, and if it is rated at the crank or the prop? Thanks!
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    Jet conversion

    Not sure if this is the right place to discuss jet conversions, but I'm wondering who has done it and what is involved. I highly doubt that I could find pieces that would be compatible with my current setup, so this is basically just food for future thought. I will eventually seek out a 115hp...
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    steering replacement and wheel compatibility ???

    I'm looking into replacing the steering system on my Holiday, going from cable/pulley to rotary. I've checked out the differences between the NFB 4.2 and the Uflex systems, but how does one know if certain steering wheels will work with them? I can't imagine that all the wheel options on the...
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    Its only taken 14 years!!

    We decided to celebrate my boy's birthday by going out to the lake this weekend. We just picked up this boat about one month ago, so we are definitely still learning. A friend of ours asked to come along and brought his wake skate and kneeboards. One is compression, the other is old-school...
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    Thinking of a re-power.......your thoughts?

    Re: Thinking of a re-power.......your thoughts? As seen in the pic below, the Cav plate is even with the bottom of the keel. Its not the greatest pic, but its what I've got with me at work. I've also tried adjusting to different tilt positions. It is bolted through the transom as low as...
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    Thinking of a re-power.......your thoughts?

    I've only had my Holiday for about 3 or 4 weeks now, and I've taken it joy riding across the lake, fishing, and attempted skiing with it. It doesn't quite have the performance I expected, and can't pull me out of the water (6'3, 240lbs) on 2 skis, let alone a wakeboard. My wife and I have...
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    hole in keel

    Re: hole in keel I went out fishing this morning for a good 3hrs on the water before it got too warm out. I caught a 5in bass, if anyone cares to know the truth (a little disappointed!). When I pulled the boat out of the water and pulled the drain plug, there was a good amount of water...
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    hole in keel

    Went out on the water Saturday tubing and skiing with the family. The boat was in the water for a total of 5hrs, and was taking on water the whole time. When I pulled the boat out, my son noticed a good pee stream coming from the center of the boat. At first, I thought it was just the trailer...
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    Muff placement help

    Before I royally screw something up, can ya help a brutha out with the placement of muffs on this 66 Evinrude? I've been filling up a garbage can, but it would be so much faster and easier if I could just put muffs on this ol' gal. I'm new at all this boat stuff, so I appreciate the help. Is...
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    1966 Evinrude 100 low speed stutter

    I've had the boat for only 2wks now, and have had it out about 5-6 times. Today, something new happened. After we had been tubing and skiing for a few hours, the motor developed a low speed stutter and would die when trying to throttle up. It almost acted as if it were loading up. I leaned...
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    Can't find a prop anywhere

    I have a 1966 Starcraft Holiday 18ft, with the original Evinrude Starflite 100-s o/b. I'm trying to re-prop this combination because I seem to be over-propped. I've run a best of 29.7mph verified by GPS, but WOT is at 4700rpm. This is with 2 adults, 2 kids, roughly 10gal of fuel, and 2200-ish...
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    Hard pull to the right @ WOT

    Re: Hard pull to the right @ WOT lemme try again. found out that the exhaust exits under the cav plate. that's not the intake.......wonder where that is?
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    Hard pull to the right @ WOT

    On our maiden voyage under my stellar captain skills, I noticed that at WOT there was an incredible pull to the right. So much so, that if I let go of the wheel, we'd be thrown overboard and be dog-paddling back to the dock. The dude I just got the boat from had installed new steering cables...
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