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    Rebuild or Repower 1989 200 Yamaha?

    Boat has twin 200 HP yamaha engines. One has head gasket failure. Debating wether or not it is worthwhile rebuilding the motors or repowering the boat. (25ft Grady). A repower is $25 000.00 a rebuild is around $7000.00. I am told should be able to get another 1000 hours on the rebuild. Anyone...
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    1989 Yami 200HP

    Greetings. I am looking at a boat with twin 200 yamis. One has a blown powerhead but the other seems to be in good shape. Both motors where well cared for. My question is what is the reputation of these motors and what could I expect in terms of hours if I rebuild both motors? Thanks in advance.
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    Honda BF15 4 Stroke Died

    Hi Gents. I have a older model 15 horse 4 strokeHonda (early 90's). Has never let me down, runs like a clock as a trolling motor. This season after doing all the upkeep (plugs, oil seals etc). I ran it once with no problems. Second time out I pulled the cord and it fired up on the first pull...
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    90 HP Yamaha Blowing Fuses

    Hi. Situation is this. 1992 90 hp 2 stroke outboard is blowing fuses. I replace the fuse and motor trim works and motor fires up. After a few minutes under power trim will go down but not up. Then nothing. When I stop fuse is blown. Replace fuse everything works but when under power for awhile...
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    10 HP Honda 4 Stroke No Water

    Hi. I just bought a 1989 4 stroke honda 10 hp. Runs great but no water is coming out of the pee hole. My question is does this style motor have a thermostat that would cause the water to start flowing after motor has warmed up? Or should the water flow immediately. I did not run the motor for...
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    90 Yamaha Year?

    Hi trying to find the year of this 2 stroke Yamaha and any information on how tough it is to replace the impeller would be appreciated.It is from the early 90's but do not have the exact year. Model information is as follows.<br />90 TLRQ<br />6H1 L4 83544<br />Regards
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    oil leaking from plugs

    Hi gents I did a search but did not find anything that matched. I have a 95 175 Evinrude Ocean Pro. Was out on the week end and motor sputtered a bit and then took off. When I got back to the dock noticed dark oil/fuel mixture leaking from spark plugs. Plugs were also loose. Is this something...
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    Pin Holes in Hull

    HI gents. I am working on my boat when I noticed a few small pin holes in the hull that was leaking a tiny drop of water. The water was no bigger than a pin head big. I am in the process of sanding the old anti fouling and repainting. Does this mean I need to re gelcoat the whole hull or will...
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    Paint Stripper on hull?

    Hi gents, I am getting some water seapage through my fiberglass hull (1979 22ft Campion) so a new gelcoat seems to be in order. My question is can I use a paint stripper to speed the process along or will my hull delaminate? Any info/experiences appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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    New Stringers???

    Hi gents. I was working on my boat this week end when I decided to check the stringers (should have kept my hands in my pocket). Turns out they are rotten & wet. Boat is a 1979 22ft Campion. My question is how important are stringers in a boat that size? I assume that it would be best for me to...
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    Changing zinc 175 Oceanpro (95)

    How hard is it to remove the bearing carrier on the prop shaft in order to remove the zinc that is there. I have a fly wheel puller but is there anything I should be aware of while doing it?
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    Evinrude Ocean Pro 175 (1995) no acceleration

    The throttle cam on engine cracked. Engine does not accelerate as a result. Does engine need to be adjusted if this is replaced and is this an easy piece to repair on your own. I have engine maual. Any help appreciated.
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