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    Trailerable Cover?

    Does anybody know if the following boat cover is trailerable? (and is that really a word?) https://www.iboats.com/shop/boat-covers/westland-sharkskin-supreme-sd-t617xr-semi-custom-boat-cover.html I clicked the "Ask a Question" link and typed in my question 2 weeks ago and then again 1 week...
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    Prop for 1963 75hp Evinrude

    Howdy. I came across the Michigan prop (black) somewhere along the line, but I can't remember where. Anyway, the blade roots are much closer to the centerline of the prop than the other props that I have due to the shape of the prop. What is the difference between these two types of props?
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    1963 75hp Lower Unit Level and Fill Plugs

    My parts manual clearly shows the same part for both top and bottom plugs: "307551: Plug and Washer". These are parts #37 and #75 in the exploded view. ​I had previously bought NOS plugs and I recently looked at my stock of them. It seems that I have 2 sizes of plugs. The threads seem to be the...
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    Resolved - 1963 75hp Selectric Slipping

    For clarification: this is the Selectric shift, not the hydro-electric. All electromagnetic and no solenoids. Just finished playing around with a cooling system issue and I took 'er for a ride up the river. I noticed that the forward gear is slipping under heavy load. This only happens on a...
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    Driving a Solid Core Plug

    As part of troubleshooting another problem, I need to drive a core plug (OMC referred to the part as a "cylinder plug"). This is not a cup-style plug or Welch plug; it is a solid slug about 7/16" in diameter and about 7/16" deep. Has anybody ever driven one of these into place? Any advice to get...
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    Compression Testing 1963 75hp

    Motor in signature. As part of troubleshooting for water intrusion into the port bank cylinders, I'd like to do a compression test. The Top Secret file says to warm up the engine first. However, I'd like to do this cold if possible. That's because if the water is coming from a leaking exhaust...
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    Adding a Fuel Fill Cap and Hose

    Haven't found anything on this topic--probably because I don't know the correct terms to search for... ​I have a portable tank in my fiberglass tri-hull that is about 16 gallons. It fits nicely up under the splash well. When I need to fill up, I slide it out, fill 'er up, then slide 'er back...
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    1963 75hp Cooling Anomaly - RESOLVED

    First of all, great to be back reading some interesting posts here again. ​Quick summary: I finished my engine rebuild back in 2011 and immediately moved out of the country. Nearly every component was replaced during my rebuild. The boat and engine has been stored since then. I'm back...
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    Outboard Overkill?

    Sorry for the not-so-clear pic, but I only had my old cell phone with me that day. The boats in the middle of the pic are fast ferries in Bali. Two of the boats had 9 outboards each of 250hp . Seemed kind of overkill to me. Wouldn't it be better to go with an inboard, high power design instead...
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    Fujinon vs. Nikon Image Stabized (IS) Binoculars

    I am in the market for IS binos for use on a boat. I had my selection down to 3 models from Fujinon, Nikon, and Canon. But it turns out that Canon dealers here in Singapore won't allow me to try before I buy. There's no way I'll drop more than a grand on binos if I can't try them first to see...
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    Can't Connect from Singapore

    I've been either posting or viewing for some years now, but it seems that since I moved to Singapore, I've been having trouble connecting to the forums. The first year or so, I would connect ~half of the time that I attempted. Perhaps this was due to me trying to connect from different...
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    How Much Is It Worth?

    Is this the correct forum for "How Much Is It Worth" questions?
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    Tilt Bolt Adjustment

    Motor in signature, though this thread could relate to many models and years. There's been a few threads on tilt bolts lately and it got me thinking about mine. How tight should the spring and nut be? If I'm thinking of this correctly, then there are 2 things to consider: 1. Being able...
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    Where is the Draft Copy?

    I notice that the forum Auto-Saves a post while I'm writing as a draft copy in case something goes wrong. Question is, where do I find that draft copy?
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    Winterizing (at the beginnig of summer)

    I'm back in the US for 1 week but it seems that isn't enough time to visit all the friends and family that I had planned. I'm so busy that I won't have time to run my boat engine this year. As a recap, I finished a complete rebuild of my motor (in signature) last year in May, a few days before...
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    Boat Seat Swivels

    I started another thread concerning my helm seat. I got some good advice and now I know what I'm going to try to do. I'll need to get a good stainless steel seat swivel. I'm referring to those "flat" versions that are ~2 inches high and 7"L x 7"W. I've used the powder coated model from...
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    Seat Pedestal

    Hello. I have a 15.5 foot runabout with walk-through windshield. I have a new driver's seat that I'd like to mount on a swivel base. I believe that the seat has a 4-hole mounting pattern. The problem is that I cannot have a very tall base because then my head is above the windshield in a...
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    Motor Fogging For Storage

    So it pains me deeply to say that now, after almost 4 years of rebuilding my motor, I must put it into storage. I'll be moving to Singapore for at least a year at the end of next week. I was racing to try to get my rebuild completed as well as the break-in but the weather here in PA was...
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    1963 75hp Break-In: The Saga Continues

    Motor in signature. Trying to get this thing broken in after a complete rebuild. FSM says to run for 1 hr at approximately 3000 rpm. I did that for 40 minutes yesterday but ran into a problem with my ignition coil. I got that fixed and continued the break-in process today. I ran it for 20...
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