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1988 Skeeter SF 175 SX
I was wanting to know if it is possible to repair the transom on this model of boat using the Seacast and not taking the top cap off...? I was hoping to remove the motor, cut the top cap off of the transom and chisel all the wood out with a long bit and chainsaw... I...
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My bilge pump is coming on about every 30 minutes or so. This is my first boat, so I was wandering if the water could be coming in from one of the holes on the transom.. is there any other areas that need drain plugs or maybe some type of valve? Yes, I have the main plug in and the...
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I have a 1988 Skeeter SF 175 SX and have a size-able gap on the Starboard side of the boat where the top cap and hull join each other. I removed the rubber portion of the rub rail and have started to drill out the rivets. My questions are:
What product(s) should I use to seal/bond...
I bought a used boat and it runs pretty good with the prop that was on it 14 1/2 x19 pitch and it came with a 22 pitch also, both SS rakers. Should I keep it how it is or put the 22 pitch on. I only use it for bass fishing. The motor runs great, but unfortunately my Tach doesn't work, so I...
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I have a 1982 Evinrude 150v6 and the motor runs great, just had a certified mechanic install a new water pump assembly and it ran great the first 10 times I had it out. Now when at WOT the buzzer alarm comes on. If I turn the engine off and let it cool for a few minutes, then just...
I have oil/gas constantly in the lower portion of my motor. Any ideas of what it could be, I checked the lines, but need to get some muffs so I can run it in the driveway.
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Which hole should this support rod be placed in? 18.5 Skeeter 150 Evinrude.
It was in this position when I purchased it, should I move it out?
Thanks in advance!
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My tilt/trim is working fine, but when I'm going at full throttle I'm not able to trim the motor up, it's as if there's not enough pressure to lift it. What could it be... bad seal maybe???
Thank you in advance!
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I am having trouble getting the control box off so I can replace the throttle cable. The two screws on the front side just keep spinning... am I not doing something right? Here is a photo of the control box.
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Needed some advise. I have a 1982 evinrude 150hp motor and a 19 pitch Raker prop on a 1988 Skeeter 18.5 boat. What would be your recommendations on adding a jack-plate or not and is this pitch prop ok, I also have a 22 pitch Raker I could put on her... Thanks for any input!
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I just bought a compression gauge and want to do a compression test on my 1981 Evinrude 150V6. I just want to make sure I do it right. I have heard that I can damage the ignition system if I do it the wrong way. Should I disconnect the kill switch before taking the spark plugs out...
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I need to replace the fuel lines for my 1988 Skeeter SF175SX and needed to know if anyone knows the fuel line size that I need. I already replaced the bulb and fuel line at the splash well, but need to replace the fuel line from the tank to splash-well and the fuel fill line as...
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I have a 1988 Skeeter 18.5 ft boat and it is extremely hard to steer. I was wanting your take on the Hydraulic steering systems and is it fairly easy to install? I am pretty mechanically inclined, but this is my first boat and I have never done this before. What brands are...
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I was needing some input on custom fishing rods. I have heard that they are great, but find it hard to believe that an individual could produce a product far superior than a multi-million dollar company with all of their research and development... I am really thinking about getting...
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I'm about to change the water pump assy. on my outboard for the first time. I feel comfortable with everything except for the gear link. I have heard that if you get it out of it's original position, that it will really screw things up.. Also, I think I have found the bolt that...
FYI-- If you ever need to replace the wheel studs on a boat trailer and can't find the right one at an auto-parts store, check Tractor Supply. They were the only place I could find on the web that had the correct size for my Skeeter trailer.
I replaced all of my rocker switches today and I am pretty sure I did them correctly...(I did it one switch at a time, one wire at a time). When I was done, I hooked the battery back up and the light was "on" for the "Power" switch. When I turned the "power" switch to the "on position, the...
