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  1. SigSaurP229

    Considering buying this

    Tell me what you all think http://knoxville.craigslist.org/boa/2117719984.html THe bad is that he says no title. The good is Tennessee is a no title state all I need is a notorized bill of sale and it is mine legally. We are no title on boats trailers and motors.
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    HELP I need

    Previous owner of my hydro electric shift disconnected the shift switch. I need to know what wires go to what pole on the switch. I am fairly certain it was wired backwards. Has Two purple wires on same circuit, A green wire a blue wire and two yellow wires. 1972 Evinrude 65hp
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    What year controls are compatible

    with my 1972 Evinrude 65hp hydro electric shift Got the motor dirt cheap but the throttle lever on the controls is broken the side covers are misssing. I was able to test run and drive it but would feel much more comfortable if I just replace the controls. So what years and Horsepowers will...
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    CRAP white lower unit oil (how to diagnose)

    Background. 1972 Evinrude 65 hp Electric shift. Yesterday was the first time I had taken it out. I adjusted the carbs a little. Changed the plugs and compression checked out great. I had run it in a barrell but had never put it in gear our out of gear (didn't want to run the motor...
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    Scored an AWESOME Deal today.

    Just had to brag a little. :D 2008 Minn Kota All Terrain 65lb thrust $70 sold with problem seller stated it wouldn't steer upon inspection the steering cable had come loose from the wheel took 5 minutes to fix. Ohh yeah and I also got A two bank onboard battery charger (works...
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    Another should I buy this thread and Hoping someone can give info on current boat

    1987 Sea Ray Bow Rider. 100 Hp Merc Outboard with direct oil injection. Claimed to be a runner but hasn't been since 2009 with power tilt and trim. Trailer is in beautifull shape. Interior in good shape all the vinyl looks good. Problem is it has a split in the hull and it looks...
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    Were we wrong? Shop story LONG story UPDATE 11-03

    There is a long thread on our pontoon and the history of the pontoon in these forums. Long of the short is it was my Grandpa's boat purchased new in 1993. In 1994 a shop opened up near my Grandpa's house. The boat has been serviced at the same shop since 1994. We sold the boat in 2002 and...
  8. SigSaurP229

    Going back to school.

    Something I have greatly been considering for a while now that alot of irons in the fire are starting to settle down is going back to college. We all do a great ton of things younger in life that we aren't proud of and my biggest one is not getting my degree (had a full ride academic and music...
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    Shock Change how hard is it?

    I am fairly mechanically inclined I do all of my maintenance myself. I have changed alternators, starters thermostats, I have done clutches, cv joints, tie rods, all of my brake changes, and more. I just don't do major overhauls never torn into the engine itself. Last time I needed suspension...
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    Decisions Decisions

    Soo I am have3 a dilema of sorts. I have right now a 1972 Fish N Ski (that's all I know about the manufacturer. Its a 14.5 tri hull my hull is in immaculate condition (other than a few transom holes from a motor swap I just recently did). Not a bit of rot on it anywhere floors are all...
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    Help Compression Results

    Ran a Compression test today Ran it two ways Boat will not start Plugs good and wet with gas. Plugs out 124 126 129 #1 plug out other two in 30 lbs on number one cylinder. Starter really seems to be dragging with the plugs in. Battery is tested good and has 100% charge...
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    1972 Evinrude 65 hp

    Question what kind of throttle cable end is supposed to be on this thing? I just got this motor about 6 hours ago. I am fairly certain that it is missing the end of the throttle cable where it hooks to the engine but I have no idea what part number I should be looking for to order. If it...
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    Help.

    Motor 1983 Merc Classic 50hp 4 cylinder Compression 121 123 125 122 Symptom Motor idles great in barrell in driveway however it dies upon acceleration. Things done so far. Great spark all 4 cylinders. Brand new plugs. Carbs rebuilt Fuel Pump rebuilt Brand new Fuel Tank Brand new...
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    Upgrade or stay put.

    Right now I have a 1983 Mercury 50hp 4 cylinder with Power tilt and Trim. Including controls power trim pump and such. (Has a mysterious fuel problem I haven't been able to figure out) Going to have to go to shop and gonna cost me about $250 to get the carbs squared away. Brand new Impeller...
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    Tow Vehicle Question and Background.

    Rig to be Pulled 1993 Lowe Toon 28' Empty weight 1950 lbs Motor 70 hp Johnson Dry weight 275 pounds. Double bunk toon trailer 300 pounds. NO Gear it will all be pulled out and put into a separate vehicle Gas Tanks will be VERY Close to dry (maybe 5 gallons) 40 lbs. Pulling Vehicle 2003...
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    Have you ever shed a tear over a boat, Happy ending story. Update Got boat

    As some of you may have read in my self tattling threads in the STH tricks forum I have been boating since I was a child. My Grandad always had a boat, some of them I remember some I don't. When I was an infant, he had an old Cuddy, until in 1983 he retired and moved to Tennessee he bought...
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    Help OR else the boat has to be sold Another UPDATE NOW I AM MAD

    My wife and I moved into an apartment, last October. We like the apartment we like the landlord (other than his inaction) he is 76 years old. Now here is the problem we have roaches. A BAD infestation. We live in a duplex and have had two exterminators out to try and treat our unit. We have...
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    More Self Tattling

    I have in the last 10 years learned some very valuable lessons as to why it is smart to be a safety conscience boater. Sometimes we learn very valuable lessons the hard way. Such as make sure your equipment is in top notch shape at all times. So as a Follow up Lesson #1 Never spit in the...
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    Telling On Myself ALL of it

    I have been boating in some form or fashion for going on 15 years now, and I have had my blunders mostly from my younger years where if it ran that was good enough. I had in those days been known to disregard things like dead mans tether (will become important later). I am probably going to...
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    Merc 50 hp Carb Troubles

    Bought a motor several months back just for curiousity ran it three or four times. Suppossedly a good runner and regularly maintained. Took it out one day and it just stopped getting fuel. SOOOO Here we go. Things done so far. New Gas Tank Brand new fuel lines all the way from the Carb...
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