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    Water puking out from everywhere

    Have a 1989 120hp Evinrude. Just put a new VRO on it. Fired it up to make sure the pump was working right. Now it’s pissing water out from everywhere. Please tell me this is something repairable and I’m not as screwed as I think I am. Water is coming out from behind the cover over the...
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    1989 Evinrude 120 at wits end

    I inherited an 89 Stratos 289FS. It has a 120 Evinrude. Since I’ve had it, I’ve done a de-carb, new fuel filter, cleaned the plugs, new water pump. First time on the water it ran like a bat out of hell and the the temp alarm went off. So I replaced the water pump. It ran great, fast forward...
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    1989 289 FS wiring diagrams

    Anyone have a diagram for the console of any FS series? I just got one and only my speedometer works. I want to get my gauges and switches working. Thanks
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    1989 Stratos 289 FS Diagrams

    I just inherited a Stratos and the electrical in the dash is FUBAR. Only working gauge I have is the speedometer. Anyone have or know a source of diagrams? I want to get all my gauges and switches working. Aside from that, the boats in amazing shape for the age. Original seats and carpet...
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    1989 Evinrude 120 questions

    I just inherited a 1989 Stratos 289FS with a 1989 Evinrude 120. I replaced the water pump this past weekend. At idle and half throttle the tell-tale pisses a hard stream. At WOT it weakens and intermittently stops and restarts pissing. Inside the case there are three hoses that go to the...
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    TM questions

    I am looking at picking up a trolling motor for my 17' trihull. In the past I have had bow mount foot control MK's. Since I have a very limited budget (baby on the way) I am considering a transom mount because they are pretty cheap compared to a bow mount. Is it possible to spin the control...
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    Even the Pro's screw up

    Saw this on the Boat US FB page. Ike is lucky as is his Marshal down in Louisiana. Ike loses control | Bassmaster
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    Got Anchovies?

    This happened a few weeks back in San Diego Bay on the Everingham Bros. Bait Barge. I borrowed this from their FB page.
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    Power tilt/trim upgrade?

    Are there any options to switch my manual tilt to a power tilt aside from the CNC aftermarket tilt/trim? I have a '69 115 Evinrude. Is it possible to get one off of a junked motor and just swap? I'm over the having to manually lift my motor if I get kelp around the prop and lower unit. Plus...
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    What a difference

    I went to West Marine and picked up a de-carbonizing agent. They did not carry the highly recommended sea foam so I bought what they suggested and mixed it per the instructions. After running at wot or what seemed like it and half a tank of gas later, Ursula picked up serious rpm's and speed...
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    Turning Point Hustler review

    After looking for a replacement prop and ending up with a Quicksilver that was for a large gear case (free prop) I ended up at West Marine. While there the salesguy recommended the Hustler after seeing my OMC S/S prop that was ported. I was looking at another quicksilver. He said for an...
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    1969 115 Evinrude

    I've got a '69 evinrude 115 electroshift. Model number 115983E. Currently has a 13-3/8x17 prop on it. Due to a mishap I jacked it up. Transom saver mishap at highway speed. Anyway question I have is does anyone know which spline count and hub size I need without me having to take the prop...
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    Working with what you have

    Here's a picture from back in 2009 that I stumbled upon. At the time this was the only vehicle I owned along with my boat. I had a chance to do some fishing after being away for a little over 3 months working. Had a decent day at Lake Skinner too.
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    Merry Bassmas

    Took my fianc?, dog and "Ursula" to fish San Diego Bay for bass. Was a very decent day. Launched at 10 and fished until 2:45. Started out fishing the shoal by the entrance to Harbor Island. The current was pretty strong as we were fishing an out going tide that was going to have over a 5...
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    Forgot about the tide

    It's been a few years since I pulled this bonehead move. Some friends and I decided to take and have a party at South Shores in Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. I brought the boat so we could fish and cruise. Later in the afternoon I beached the boat so I could grill some burgers and brats. We...
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    Testing Fuel Pump?

    Is there any way to test the fuel pump on a Evinrude 115 Model# 115893E which has a very basic fuel pump. There are no wires or linkages that run to it. Just a couple fuel lines. I checked the screens for blockages and they are fine. The pump had fuel in it. I have never seen a pump like...
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    '69 Evinrude 115983E wiring questions

    I have been trying to trouble shoot some issues with my motor. I removed the cover to the terminal block to check the connections for loose or broken wires. In the number 7 spot there was a wire that was loose and missing the screw. It is Gray and Black and said that it goes to the amplifier...
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    MetCraft Boats

    I just purchased a 1971 MetCraft Tri-hull. I am looking for information on them. Anyone ever own one or know anything about them? I cannot find anything on MetCraft other than stuff about a different company that made wakeboard towers for Malibu ski boats.
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    '69 115 Electroshift Evinrude power issue

    I have a 1969 Evinrude 115 Electroshift 115983E. I have had the carbs rebuilt and the compression is great. The problem that I have is when I get the boat under a load and beyond half throttle it bogs down and falls flat on it's face. I just purchased a new fuel line that I am going to...
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