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    Fiberglass repairs -- Many thanks :)

    Many thanks to those who contributed in the past about fiberglass repairs<br /><br />We hit a log on the w/e and tore a beautiful 50cm by 4cm hole in the hull.<br /><br />A quick search of the forum and up poped a wealth of info and handy tips. Special thanks to Bob_VT for the tip with the...
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    Evinrude dying at 2500rpm

    Have an 1972 125HP evinrude (Model #125283R ). Generally starts ok (can be a dog some days :rolleyes: ) but have a persistant problem with the motor stopping whilst under load at about 2500-2700rpm. <br /><br />-Gently accelerating from idle and it will die each time it hits the 2500-2700RPM...
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    Famous disappearing key trick

    I have spent the last few days laughing like mad at some of the posts here. Have yet to forget the plug (early days yet) but thought I would share this with you.<br /><br />Some friends and I were out weekend before last at the basin (Man made lake). We locked our cars up on the beach and...
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    What does this do?

    Unfortunately my digital cam bit the dust or I would take a photo. On my 1972 evinrude 125 (Model #125283R) there is a small adjustable arm above the prop, looks like an upsidedown fin. It has a 3/8 nut holding it in and is marked from 0 to 6. What exactly does this do?? :confused: <br...
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    Evinrude weird starting

    I have purchased a Evinrude 125 (1972 Model #125 283R) that seems to have a strange starting problem.<br /><br />The motor will start with the barest touch of the key in the shed (motor stored in down position). Yet when I take it out it will not start for love or money (or cursing :) ) The...
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