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  1. archcityBob

    Does portable gas tank have a filter and gasket?

    Hi, I bought a 1972 Deck Boat with a 55 HP. I've had my boat out one time. After running at WOT for a few minutes it drops RPM to almost nothing for a minute, then revs back up. I know it's not the gas as I dumped the old gas before I took the boat out for the first time. It sounds like a...
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    Transom PATCH question

    Hi, I have a 1972 Fiberglass sixteen foot Deck Boat with a 55 HP 2 stroke Yamaha. The transom is rotted and has been patched with a 2 x 12 or 2 x 14. The 2 X is cracked. I don't know how old the 2 X is. Running the OB the transom flexes. I'm looking at replacing the 2 X. I AM NOT going to...
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    Finally put the boat in the water

    On March 27th I bought a 16 foot Deck boat with a 55 HP Yamaha. Due to one reason or another I didn't get it in the water until Saturday (5/7). It meets the two basic requirements. 1) It did not sink. 2) The OB runs. I guess I should have realized this based on the water line, but the deck...
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    Computerized Truck key fobs and unexpected swims

    I'm just wondering about any of you who have taken unexpected swims while boating. Did this hurt your computerized truck key / door fob? Does anyone normally seal up their key and wallet in a zip lock bag when getting on their boat? Funny story... A long time ago I was going fishing with my...
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    Fuel line squeeze bulb, flood engine ??

    I have a 1991 55 HP Yamaha 2 stroke. I bought the boat a month ago and haven't had it on the water yet. I've started it twice on muffs. I have noticed that the squeeze bulb on the fuel line does not get hard (solid). It is always a little soft, even when OB is running. Will I flood the...
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    What tire rating and how much does my boat weigh?

    I need to order two new wheels for my boat. (I have no spare so I figure I'll get two matched wheels, then keep these as spares.) I have no clue whatsoever what my boat and trailer weighs. Boat is a 16 foot fiberglass Deck Boat with a 55 HP 2 stroke Yamaha. My current tires are 4.80 X...
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    1st time / Spring time / maintenance for 1991 OB

    I bought a boat last week with a 1991 Yamaha 55 HP 2 stroke. I hope to take it out for the first time next weekend. I ordered the owners manual for the OB and it should be here soon. What spring time maintenance items should I do? Thanks. ~Bob
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    Quick disconnect for batteries

    I'm thinking about some type of a quick disconnect for my battery. Since I'll only use the boat two or maybe three times a month I figure I can take the battery into the basement for storage. This is to reduce the chance of theft. Plus I can easily top off the charge. One example is at...
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    Yamaha 55 HP, charges batttery?

    Hi, I have a 1991 Yamaha C55ELRP outboard. Should this have an alternator or generator in it that will charge my battery? I looked at the Yamaha website. They want $20 to download the owners manual. It's on my list of things to do and buy. Coincidentally while on their website I was asked...
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    Got my boat/OB/trailer registered in Missouri today

    I had a day off work today so I had a cavity filled, stopped by my insurance agent and then went downtown (St. Louis) and got the boat/OB/trailer registered, titled and stickers today. I had a signed title for the boat and Illinois title for a homemade trailer from the seller in Illinois. I...
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    I bought a boat today

    My wife and I bought a boat today. It's a 1972 sixteen foot Deck Boat with a 55 HP Yamaha. We left just as it started snowing. I hadn't even checked the weather so didn't realize that there was a snowfall coming. Anyway here is the boat: Boat and Truck and the motor: I had a post...
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    Boat buying questions

    Hi. I'm still looking for a boat to buy and reading old threads. :) A couple of questions ... How do I know if the boat has water logged foam if the deck is basically solid? Hooking up muffs to an engine to test it. Turn the water on before or after the engine is running? (A guy at work...
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    Buying used boat in winter

    Hello. 25 years ago I had a small jon boat, 9.9 motor and trailer. But for all purposes I consider myself pretty new to boating. I'm looking at buying a used bass boat with my tax refund. This will be used on weekends on a private lake with a 50 hp limit. Possibly on Lake of the Ozarks...
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