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    How to fix this transom issue?

    I have an '84 Sea Nymph 16' and the transom has bowed back a bit from the whatever you call that other piece in the photos - I call it a splash guard. Anyway, the transom appears to be sound but I would like to suck it back up and seal it - when water comes over the transom, it goes straight...
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    Should I replace gas tank?

    Hi all, I recently bought an early 90's yamaha 4-stroke 9.9 hp and it came with a 6.5 gallon gas tank along with line between the two. When I squeeze primer bulb, I can hear air escaping somewhere around the tank (with vent open or closed) and the bulb won't fill up. I can usually putt along...
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    how to adjust trim tab anode on alpha one

    Hi, I've got an alpha one lower unit on my '90 Ciera 2250. Have only had it out a few times this year, and I've notice after planing off that although I'm going in a straight line, I'm listing to the port side noticeably. Adjustment of port trim tab helps a little, but still a noticeable...
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    What year is my Yamaha kicker motor?

    I looked in sticky notes, but not finding anything. It's a Yamaha 4 stroke long shaft 9.9 HP. Tag has following on top line - F9.9MLHP Below that on next line in 3 separate boxes - 6G9 L 304230 Thanks in advance.
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    Lock down kicker motor to run straight line?

    I picked up a mid-90's Yamaha 9.9 4-stroke yesterday for cabin cruiser. I want to be able to troll without having to sit in back and steer with tiller but rather steer with lower unit as I've done before. Previous kicker motors I've had could "lock" in a straight line - but it appears I'll...
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    Can I get away with a short shaft kicker motor?

    I have a '90 Bayliner Ciera Sunbridge 2255. Has a motor mount on back platform for kicker. Previous owner had an 8 hp Honda long shaft, but I wonder if a short shaft would work as the bottom of the platform is right there in the water. I have a pic of boat, but not sure how to upload it...
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    Dealer says it costs more to winterize closed/freshwater system?

    I emailed these guys and told them I had a closed system - wanted to know what they charge to winterize it. Gave me a price of $139, including changing out fluids in lower unit. Good deal. So I take it down today and drop it off and on way home (40 miles later), they call and say it's an...
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    What oil to safely dump in engine?

    I have a 1990 cruiser with Merc. 305 and Alpha outdrive. Just bought it a month ago - runs great and all, but last time out I noticed a little oil in the bilge when I drained. I checked oil level in engine and it could use a quart. Problem is I'm not sure what to dump in there - don't know...
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    Just bought a '90 Ciera 2255 Sunbridge

    Took it on it's maiden (to me) voyage on Flathead Lake Sunday - about 55 miles round trip. New upholstery throughout, 5.0L with closed cooling system. Not sure whether it's a bravo or alpha lower unit - any decals have disappeared. Anyway, ran great, everything worked as it should, but no...
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    Pros and Cons of Enclosed cooling system vs. Raw Water system

    Hi, We're looking at a smaller Ciera with 5.7 Mercruiser with an enclosed cooling system. Boat is in great condition, motor is well taken care of with about 750 hours. And it's dirt cheap. The boat is used inland - freshwater only. I would also use it on lakes only. I've had I/O's with...
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    electric downriggers

    Hi, I just picked up two electric downriggers for my '08 pontoon boat with a 60 HP bigfoot on the back. Can I connect into the current battery since downriggers really will only be used while motor is running, or should I just buy an extra marine battery for downriggers only or ??? Thanks in...
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    Adding Downriggers?

    I'm looking to add downriggers to the 'toon....one on each side. I've got a 20' Lowe Suncruiser that's the fishing model - looking for any and all advice from those who've installed downriggers on their 'toon. How mounted, minimum boom length, mount in front or back and so on. Thanks in...
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    Cruising speed on a 20' Lowe SS204?

    I'm looking at an '08 "new" Lowe SS204 20' with a 60 HP Merc 4 stroke. One of my concerns with this small of a motor is being able to cruise around the 30 X 15 mile lake here...will I be able to maintain 25 mph on smooth waters? 20? Anyone have any opinions on this Lowe model? Looks nice...
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    trim motor on '84 OMC

    I have an '84 SeaRay with 3.8 and OMC - I think it's the 800 stinger? My understanding is the trim motor on this is also the same motor that does the "trailer up" tilt? Here's what my problem is - I can't get the motor to "trim down"...it appears to be all the way up - both solenoids for trim...
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    Gamefisher 9.9 questions

    I found this at an auction....for the price, figgered it's worth playing with. Was told it doesn't have spark but does have good compression. That's about all I know. So....I'd like to get an idea of year, where to find parts (no air filter assembly over carb), fuel mixture and so forth...
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    OMC 800 Tilt Motor Bad?

    I have an '84 SeaRay Monaco 187 with 3.8l and OMC sterndrive. The sterndrive drops with no problems. Getting it back up is a challenge. Solenoid clicks, but often it wont raise up at all - occasionally it'll go up about 1/4 to 1/2 the way up, and once in a great while it'll go all the way up...
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