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  1. Landscaping Wiz 808

    Older Evinrude 25hp Questions

    Hello all, it's been a long time since I've posted here, but I'm back...with a few questions. Yesterday I bought a sweet running Evinrude 25hp short shaft for my Carolina Skiff J14 and need some help determining the year. Here's the numbers: Model Number: 25802C Serial Number: E0007442 If...
  2. Landscaping Wiz 808

    Sorry, But Yet Another Pitch Question...

    Hello all, Before I begin let me state that I tried to look for the answer to my question using the 'search' function, but I wasn't able to narrow down anything close enough to my situation. So with that out of the way... On Thursday I bought a new Carolina Skiff J14 kit boat with a front deck...
  3. Landscaping Wiz 808

    1st Post Since Last Year...With Video!

    Hello all! This is my first post since I put my boats up last fall. Don't worry, I don't have a cracked lower unit or stuck steering cable, the knowledgeable members here have taught me the importance of proper maintenance so everything was in tip-top shape for 2010's first run! (At least for my...
  4. Landscaping Wiz 808

    Another Trailer Rebuild (w/ pictures)

    I went out this morning to hook up the trailer to enjoy the beautiful day fishing and boating. Well when upon hooking up the electrical connector I found only one of the side marker lights was working. I weighed the option of repairing the lights and heading on my way or fixing the trailer the...
  5. Landscaping Wiz 808

    2 Stroke vs. 4 Stroke Comparison - With Video

    I bought a new Tohatsu four stroke 9.8hp in mid August to replace my old (but incredibly reliable and easy to work on) '86 Johnson 9.9hp. Now that I've finished the break-in period on the new one I thought I'd put up a couple of videos to show the difference between the two. Both videos were...
  6. Landscaping Wiz 808

    '97 Johnson 50 Tilt Assist Problems

    Model #J50ESLEUS I'm prepping my '97 Johnson 50hp to mount on the back of my MFG once the transom is poured. Today I decided to tango with the tilt assist. It has a little bit of play, but won't allow the motor to be lifted. I took the bottom mounting bolt out so I could tilt the motor up and...
  7. Landscaping Wiz 808

    Gluvit Cure Time?

    I have a small aluminum boat that I leave at my house in MA year round. It only gets used for about a month each year. Last year I noticed some of the rivets had become a little loose and the boat would have about 2-3 gallons of water in it after sitting in the water overnight (8-10 hours). I'm...
  8. Landscaping Wiz 808

    Broken Starter Rope...And Other Problems.

    1986 Johnson 9.9hp - model #CJ10RCDB Well, I snuck out of work early yesterday to go fishing.;) Caught a few good bass and then when I went to fire the motor up I broke the starter rope. i was able to get it running by wrapping my back-up rope around the flywheel, but before I go ahead and...
  9. Landscaping Wiz 808

    Geez, It's an Epidemic!

    Ok, I actually did nothing in the way of looking for this one! It was brought to me and I paid next to nothing for it - SWEET SCORE!! I had a guy email me saying he had an old Gale that he wanted to get rid of. He had gotten my email address from his friend that had sold me an old Evinrude and...
  10. Landscaping Wiz 808

    Good Search Words

    So recently I've been buying old/classic/antique outboard motors which are in various states of disrepair. My intention is to get them all in very good mechanical (and possibly cosmetic) condition and run them on a regular basis. Recently I've been thinking that I'm going to need a classic...
  11. Landscaping Wiz 808

    Motor I.D. Please

    I need an I.D. for an old Evinrude 18hp I'm looking at. 18702R-E05779 There is no tank included, but will it need a pressure tank? Thanks in advance - BOB
  12. Landscaping Wiz 808

    Baitcasting Light Lures

    Ok, I have a couple of quantum baitcasting rod & reel combos that I use primarily for spinnerbaits and jigs. These aren't the most expensive combos, but they aren't the cheapest either. I first started using baitcasters about a year ago and have gotten pretty good with the heavier lures and can...
  13. Landscaping Wiz 808

    Cheap 16' MFG

    Saw this (as I'm sure most of you did) on ebay just now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1964-MFG-Niagra-16-Used-Runabout-Boat-Trailer-GA_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63685QQihZ002QQitemZ120422381052QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW At the time I wrote this it was going for $4 plus the $149 fee the seller...
  14. Landscaping Wiz 808

    Memorial Weekend Boating

    Ok, So I've decided to rise before the sun and get on the water before the "twice a year" boaters even wake up. I was considering not going out this weekend, but the weather forecast changed my mind. Does anyone else here avoid boating during certain times of year due to the "occasional...
  15. Landscaping Wiz 808

    It's Become a Sickness ("New" Merc Mark 10)

    Ok, so it's officially become an epidemic, OOMD (Old Outboard Motor Disease) is spreading! I posted a wanted ad on craigslist a couple of weeks ago for old OMCs. I got a ton of responses and I've been checking them out as time has allowed. I've ended up buying a couple of 'em too. I had one...
  16. Landscaping Wiz 808

    Old Merc I.D. Please

    Could one of you Mercury GENIUSES I.D. this motor I'm looking at please?:D Mercury Mark 10 Serial #1059471 I've only ever had OMCs because I've heard the Mercs can be a bear to work on. Should I steer clear of this one? Thanks in advance - BOB
  17. Landscaping Wiz 808

    Bow Light Hardware

    Does anyone know where a replacement for the part below can be found? I've looked at the ones available here on iboats and other places as well, but haven't had any luck finding one that has the same type of mounting system. Am I just looking in the wrong place?:confused::confused: Thanks in...
  18. Landscaping Wiz 808

    Old Evinrude

    I'm looking at an old Evinrude and was hoping someone here could help me with an ID. The serial number (I think) of the motor is 4424-43319. Thanks in advance. BOB
  19. Landscaping Wiz 808

    Saved From the Garbage Man

    So yesterday my next door neighbor decided he was going to clean out his garage at some ungodly hour of the morning. After a couple of cups of coffee I went over to see if I could help (scavenge anything;)). Turns out he had uncovered an old outboard his dad used to use many, many years ago. He...
  20. Landscaping Wiz 808

    '57 Johnson Seahorse 10

    Hello - So I've finally gotten around to cleaning the carburetor on my 1957 10hp Seahorse - I've had the carb kit for almost 2 years.:rolleyes: I removed the carb/silencer/faceplate assembly, but I cant get the slow speed adjustment knob off. The high speed and choke knob came off without any...
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