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    Marlon Boats

    Hi everyone. Has anyone heard of Marlon Boats and any info on them? They are produced in China which concerns me but they actually appear to be quite well made and the weld seams seem to be good and well done. I was looking at their 14 foot welded utility boat. Any information would be...
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    Aluminum Grading

    Hi everyone. Just was wondering about the quality of 5054 aluminum? Is this marine grade and if so will it hold up to salt water well? Also, how thick is 0.118 gauge aluminum? Would this stand up well in salt water under normal conditions? Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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    2001 Yamaha 60 hp four stroke backfiring issues

    I have a 2001 Yamaha 60 hp four stroke that is backfiring at idle and at throttle. When I give it throttle under load it hesitates a bit but then runs fine. I just had all the carbs completely cleaned out and it's still doing it. The mechanic who worked on the boat noticed that one cylinder was...
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    2001 Yamaha 60hp 4 stroke stall problems

    I have a 2001 Yamaha 60hp 4 stroke that wants to stall every time I try to put it in gear. It seems to run fine at higher rpm's but wants to stall in idle or when I try to engage it into gear. I use a good quality fuel additive and clean gas. I'm thinking carburetor issues or possibly a loose...
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    2001 Yamaha four stroke 60hp rough idle

    I have a 2001 Yamaha 60 hp four stroke that is idling quite rough. Seems to run smooth enough at speed but when I'm at idle it is rough and stalls once I engage it into forward. Had the carbs cleaned out a year ago and has new plugs. Any ideas on what might be causing this and how to fix it...
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    How long will it take my outboard to charge my batteries?

    Hello everyone. I'm currently running dual batteries in my 16 foot fiberglass boat and wanted to know roughly how long it will take my outboard motor to charge the batteries while cruising. My outboard is a 2001 60 HP Yamaha four stroke. If I was cruising at approximately 3000rpm how fast does...
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    Frozen steering cables

    Hi everyone. My cousin is trying to get a late 1960's Hourston Glascraft boat back on the water but he believes his steering cables are frozen because he cannot turn the steering wheel and the motor will not budge. Can this happen if the boat has been sitting too long? Is there anyway to fix...
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    Measuring freeboard on a boat

    Hello everyone. Where on a boat do you measure it's freeboard? From what point to what point? Thanks in advance.
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    Info On Gregor Boats

    Hello everyone. Can anyone give me information on Gregor boats that are built in California? How well are they built compared to Klamath boats? How do they handle rough water? Any info at all is appreciated, thanks.
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    Info On Legend Boats

    Hello everyone. I was looking at the specs on Legend Boats and was interested in one of their 18' windshield models. Has anyone ever owned these type of boats? What is the build quality on Legend Boats? Any info would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
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    Can you safely run a Yamaha 60HP 4 stroke dry?

    Hello everyone. I was wondering if it was safe to run a 2001 Yamaha 60HP 4 stroke dry of gas by disconnecting the fuel line? I have heard some people say you can and some say you shouldn't. I tried it once but the fuel pump starting knocking so I shut the motor off immediately.I want to be able...
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    Installing an outboard motor

    Hi everyone. I have a question regarding mounting an outboard motor. Would it be a good idea to coat the inside of the holes that have been drilled into the transom to mount the motor with Marine Tex before the bolts go through the holes? It just worries me that the Sikafex (or whatever sealer...
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    Alumaweld Boats

    Hello everyone. Can anyone give me some more info on Alumaweld boats? Is their 18' Talon boat suited for ocean use? Is there any wood used in the construction of their boats (transom, stringers etc.)? Where are they made? Just want to find out more info on these boats, thank you.
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    Yamaha lower unit drain screws

    Hi Everyone. I'm going to change the lower unit gear oil on my 60hp Yamaha four stroke motor and just wanted to know how tight I should tighten the screws (with new gaskets) on the upper and lower screws when I have the fresh gear oil in? Thanks.
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    Sikaflex over Sikaflex??

    Hello everyone. I have a question regarding using new Sikaflex over top of old Sikaflex, can this be done? I want to add a bead of Sikaflex over top of the screw holes holding my transducer wire to my transom just as a extra precautionary measure. The screws appear to be sealed with Sikaflex now...
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    Has anyone used a product called "Stern saver"?

    Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone has used a product that's on the market called Stern saver? It is a piece of starboard that attaches to the transom of your boat by a special glue to mount your transducer so you don't have to drill or put screw holes in the boat transom. Thanks.
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    How to keep my bilge dry

    Hi everyone. I have a 16' Double Eagle fiberglass boat with a above floor built in fuel tank that covers a large portion of my bilge making it impossible to keep it dry because I can't get to the bilge to mop up water. I really want a "bone dry" bilge in my boat and was wondering what the best...
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    Can you connect a portable gas can to my boats existing fuel gauge?

    Hello everyone. I want to replace my above deck built in fuel tank with portable 5 gallon fuel tanks and was wondering if I can connect my existing built in fuel gauge (which is mounted in the dash of my boat) to the new portable fuel tanks? I have a 16' Double Eagle fiberglass boat.
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