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  1. lakelover

    Considering 1964 14' Starcraft - What do you think?

    When I was a kid, we had a 1965 Glastron Ski Flite with an Evinrude 33hp and we had a blast with it. So I've been half seriously looking for something that size and style for a while and came across this on Craigslist: http://albany.craigslist.org/boa/1150116830.html I emailed some questions...
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    Finding 9.9 Water pump/impeller repair kit

    I'm having trouble locating the right kit for servicing the water pump for an '05 9.9...I've found what I think is the right one, but all I can seem to find is a replacement impeller. So how do I locate the right gaskets, o-rings etc. for the job? When I did my 20 a couple years ago, it was...
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    Anyone else benefit from the GM Dexcool class action settlement?

    I got wind of this here http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=249114 and now the deadlines are passed, the litigation is settled and checks are going out. I've had intake manifolds replaced: Once in a 98 Lumina, twice in a 96 Lumina and once in an 02 Impala, costing anywhere from $500+ to...
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    OMC 6 gal. tank with Merc 9.9 - problem

    My 9.9 came with a 3.5 gallon gas tank. I wanted a larger tank & had an OMC 6 gallon metal tank with a relatively new hose, so I bought a mercury fitting for the motor end and hooked it up. I took it for a short run and it seemed to be OK, so I docked it. When I came back later, gas was...
  5. lakelover

    Replacing fenders

    I have a 4x8' utility trailer and the fenders are rotting through after 12 years. Current fenders are welded on & I want to replace them. I figure on removing the old ones by cutting them off with a saws-all. All the metal replacement fenders I've looked at online look like weld-on also, which...
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    Info on NY state Title & Registration is incorrect

    I bought a new boat from a dealer in 2003. I just got the renewal for the registration from DMV and for the first time, noticed that the year of mfg. and length of the boat are not listed correctly. Actual year of mfg. is 2001, listed as 2003, and stated 15' length should be 14'. It's a...
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    Recommendations on Cheap-o DVD Player Models

    I'm looking for an under $100 DVD player (I hope) and have looked around a bit. For various models of the major brands I've read reviews on websites such as BestBuy, Circuit City, CNET, Amazon and various other review sites. It seems that brand doesn't necessarily equate to quality any more...
  8. lakelover

    Electric Space Heaters

    With the price of heating oil shooting up, I think a lot of people are planning to do this. I can easily isolate my good size living/dining room - about 125 square feet - there is a sliding door to the kitchen and a curtain over the entrance to the hallway where the bedrooms are. The family is...
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    2003 20hp Exhaust Manifold Cover w/ picture..I'm stuck

    I started disassembling the exhaust manifold cover in order to replace the gasket that has a slow leak. The only problem is, I can't get the bottom two bolts out because they are too long and hit the main casing so they can't be backed out. I have the cover gasket, and also the manifold gasket...
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    2004 Merc 9.9 decarb question - is this normal? with photo

    Today I'm getting my motor ready for winter. I started it up, got it warmed up and began spraying a lot of Deep Creep into the carb as it idled. After a few minutes, thick oily crud about the consistency of molasses started oozing out of the right weep hole. The left hole appeared to be...
  11. lakelover

    Evinrude--Have serial number---year?

    I was looking at a 1975 Starcraft this week with an Evinrude on it, I believe it was a 33 hp. The numbers on it are 33552B, E02618. Anyone know the year or where I can look it up? Thanks.
  12. lakelover

    Anyone Use Mercury Parts Express?

    I've used this service a couple times. With the search by engine serial number and great diagrams and parts lists, it's easy to get the right part. But, this is the second time I've ordered through them using the same dealer in my area. The Parts Express website states: "The...
  13. lakelover

    2003 20hp - Another question

    Running in my barrel, I noticed that water was slowly dripping from the bottom of the exhaust cover gasket at about a drop every 3-5 seconds. I want to replace the gasket. When I loosen the 9 bolts, will I just be able to pop off the cover only and remove the gasket to replace, or will the...
  14. lakelover

    '03 20HP Merc impeller - started job, need advice

    This is pretty specific about this motor. I started to disassemble for changing the impeller with guidance of a Seloc manual. The motor has a one piece shift shaft. On top of the shift shaft, but below the wire loop for the reverse lock rod, there is a washer that sits on a tab on the shaft...
  15. lakelover

    '03 Merc 20 Change Impeller Question

    I've decided to tackle changing the impeller on my Merc 20 this year with the guidance of a Seloc manual. I've never done this before so am looking for pointers. I've ordered the impeller and new O-rings via Mercury Parts Express website. I changed the lower unit oil last fall so I'm wondering...
  16. lakelover

    Brands of spark plug wires

    I have a '99 Cavalier with a 2.2 stock engine...I had some work done on it recently and the guy recommended a new plug wire set as I still have the originals after 84000 miles. He said to go with the original Chev. replacements, even though I would do it myself. Anyone have any recommendations...
  17. lakelover

    Repainting old OMC steel gas tank-new question

    I want to repaint my old OMC steel 6 gallon tank and am looking for recommendations. I did a search of this forum and looked through 40+ pages of results and found one reference to this. Red Rustoleum seems a good way to go. Any thoughts on surface prep and applying the paint? I'm thinking of...
  18. lakelover

    Discontinued Mercury gas tanks?

    Hi, I've been away from the forum and much thought about boating for a while and am surprised to see that the Mercury outboard gas tanks have been discontinued. I did a forum search but didn't come up with anything. When did this happen, and any suggestions about where to buy a 6.6 one if they...
  19. lakelover

    A few Summer boating pics

    We had a lot of fun on the water this summer, so I thought I'd share a few pictures from our vacation. I gotta say that the "new" iboats Merc 9.9 ran great and provided hours of fun. It really zips the old aluminum boat along. We had a blast with both boats. Sadly, our boating season is almost...
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    Merc 9.9 tilt problem - won't stay up

    I'm wondering if anyone has run into the same problem I'm having with the tilt on my motor. When I tilt it up to beach the boat, I can't get the motor to stay in the "up" position. This is the iboats motor I just started running (other thread=...
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