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    wambaw boats

    Where have all the small fiberglass fishing skiff builders gone. I noticed on the micro skiff website this question and did a little reseach myself and found the same answer, not many left. I am in the market for a small glass fishing skiff in the 14 to 15 foot range. Seems like most of them...
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    Power steering cooler really ?

    2001 4.3 mercruiser has a power steering fluid heat exchanger, is that really nessessary ? does the power steering fluid really get that hot ?
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    Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 2001 4.3

    Engine 2001 4.3 Mercruiser- location 2001 18ft Starcraft-symtons 5qts water in crankcase-quizing pre owner, temp guage never ran hot, boat ran for weeks after spring startup with no issues. Out on the lake having a great time and engine shut off at idle speed. Pulled dip stick looked like choc...
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    ID for Repower

    I just purchased a 2001 Starcraft 18ft bow ryder with a mercruiser 4.3 and Alpha 1 sterndrive. Trying to identify the powertrain so as to replace the engine which was full of water yea as in crankcase full of water. I gave just a few pennies for it and the boat is in great shape. The model and...
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    wanted old starcraft cuddy cabin

    Do we have a section for people looking to buy used boats ? I am looking for a starcraft cuddy cabin 21 to 26 ft to purchase and restore. Something for a grand or two with a good hull and trailer that can be pulled home hopefully with out trailer trouble. I have noticed many glass boats but...
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    2013 new 4HP Tohatsu noise

    Just bought a new 2013 4HP Tohatsu yesterday and put it in the water for the break in time. After two hours running it was time for a one min full throttle run. Engine started making a squelling sound almost like a high pitch air noise after I had run at full throttle for one min. I checked the...
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    1987 70HP fuel line ID

    On a 1987 70HP 3cyl merc their is a small fuel line on the starboard side of the engine that runs from the bottom carb up to a nipple right at the top of the block. Im not even sure its a fuel line but a couple weeks ago I noticed fuel dripping from it at the bottom where it had fallen off the...
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    1987 70HP taking nothing for granted

    What would be the order we should go to fine tune a engine. As in Mine is now running good at idle and good at WOT but runs rough in between. Just bought the motor a couple months back and found a bad switchbox and trigger. I have replaced thoes as well as plugs. During the process of finding...
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    Setting timing 1987 70HP

    When setting the timing on this motor how do we adjust it ? Do we turn the screw in the arm on the trigger ? Also I have read about the timing pointer may be in the wrong spot and have to be adjusted ? Why would it be in the wrong spot ? Sorry Im use to setting timing on old cars only.
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    High speed jet carb adjustment on 1987 70 HP 3cyl merc

    I had a ignition issue on the motor and in the process tried to adjust the carb screws on the side of the carbs on the port side of the engine beside what looks like jet screws. After I found my switchbox was bad and had a rotten wire from the trigger and got thoes two items replaced my motor...
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    Southeast outboard parts

    Where do you guys that live in the southeast normally order parts from to get in a timely manor regular shipping. I ordered a part last saturday that just showed up today and now have to order another so Im down another week.
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    parts diagram

    Who has the best parts diagrams and breakdowns for mercury outboards. 1987 70 HP Merc. and having trouble finding a part number for the little plastic clips the connect the control rod to the trigger. I ordered a new trigger just to find out it does not come with one. Seems like they get briddle...
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    Trailer Runners

    I have to replace the runners on my trailer and cant use pressure treated I know, so what do we use. Have not found any marine grade 2x6s anywhere. My only thought is to buy pine 2x6s and prime/paint with rustoleum marine topside paint then carpet. What you guys think ?
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    Identifying Stator 9 or 16 amp

    I have a 1987 merc 70 HP and would like to put a voltage regulator on it but not sure how to tell if the stator is a 9 amp or 16 amp. s/n is OB175091 and only numbers I can read on stator is 39B-2778A1Q but numbers are smuged and hard to read. It looks like in the parts section if you replace...
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    Ignition Diagnostics 1987 70HP

    I lost fire on middle cyl at idle as well as top end. Found by pulling plug wires while motor running at idle one at a time until I pulled one that made no change in the way motor was running. Swapped plug with bottom cyl still no fire on middle cyl. Swapped coil with bottom cyl still no fire...
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    89 Sylvan deck boat rebuild

    Hi all, I have been reading restoration post on iboats for glass boats for about a year as well as two more boating forums for the last five years. Also built an FL14 from the bateau wood boat web sight for practice purposes and lost it due to mistakes in building process as in not putting cloth...
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    03 Yama 4S 25HP

    I have a stumble between idle and WOT that I cant get rid of. Have cleaned the whole fuel system, replaced fuel tank, fuel hose and bulb, installed clear view fuel filter in fuel hose and pulled apart carb and cleaned well with carb cleaner and compressed air. Does anyone know what part of the...
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    temp sensor testing

    Can anyone tell me how to test the temp sensor to see if the hot alarm is working on a 1992 40HP 4cyl Merc. I grounded the wire coming to the sensor but no sound. Doea a 1992 have a alarm ?
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    92 40hp merc leaking water

    I have a 1992 40HP 4cyl merc that has a sensor beside the top spark plug. The sensor seems to be held in by orange silicon rubber and water is squrting out beside the sensor. My question is can I pull out the sensor and reseal it and just push it back in or is the sensor threaded in. I bought...
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    The Hull itself

    I am looking for a project cuddy to restore. Is their any real concerns about the Hull glass itself. I know the stringers and transom may need replacing and I think I can handel that but what about the glass itself. Does it break down or blister beyond repair.
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