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    Bayliner Capri 1800 LS info plate?

    Where is the manufacture / information plate on a bayliner 1800 LS? I think it is within 1990-2000 trange, but want to check the year, hull number, etc... in case I buy...(cheap)
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    reselling old boat parts

    I live in a small coastal town with lots and lots of old boats sitting everywhere. Has anyone in a similar area tried reselling parts, or fixing minor problems and reselling boats / motors? <br /><br />I was thinking about it the other day. I'm good mechanicly, and now how to follow...
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    How rough will you go in the ocean?

    I have a 18ft 70hp, and I've only been i the ocean a few times. How rough will you guys go out for fun (not commercial) and with what boat?<br /><br />Kevin
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    Not too dumb, but could have been worse...

    My brother and I took my 18ft / 70hp boat out for its first run after being cleaned up and repaired (sat for 2 years)<br /><br />The battery stopped charging and the motor died. Fortunate we were already near the port, in the mouth of the river.<br /><br />NOW I kow that instead of rowing for an...
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    General Wiring Layout

    I currently have NO wiring for any electronics on the boat, including lights. All that is wired is the control box for the outboard.<br /><br />I need to wire a few switches for the lights (18ft, only needs front red/green and rear white), the horn, and a bilge pump.<br /><br />I am good with...
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    Black spray on electrical connections

    What is the black coating on all of the electrical connections on my boat? I want to buy a can or two for when I rewire my lights. I can't seem to figure out what it's called, but there is NO corrosion where it has been used.<br /><br />thanks!<br /><br />Kevin
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    Rope Starting a 70HP

    I haven't tried it yet, can't imagin it being any fun.<br /><br />If my battery dies, and the engine stops, what good is a rope start? If it won't run when the battery dies, why would it with a rope start? or will there be enough juice to run the motor if the dead battery is disconnected?<br...
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    First Outing of the Season! :(

    And I found a slight problem.<br /><br />My brother and I launched and took a few test runs in the mouth of the Chetco River in southern Oregon (in case anyone saw.....). The motor that I hade been working on all winter ran great! The boat drove really well, for being a old fixer upper that had...
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    Control Box Wires Question

    Engine: 1981 70HP<br /><br />I was out cleaning up the boat, pulling out old wiring, installing new batter cables, etc..<br /><br />I noticed on the control box there are three wires coming out of it along with the throttle, shifter and main harness. Purple, grey and black.<br /><br />What are...
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    'model years' for motors? like cars

    Where can I find information about which motors of which years where virtually the same?<br /><br />I am compiling a list for a web site and instead of stating (for example, not accurate..)<br /><br />1980 70hp<br />1981 70hp<br />1982 70hp<br />1983 70hp<br />1984 75hp<br />1985 75hp<br...
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    Welding cable for starter / battery leads?

    Would welding cable be a good choice for starter / battery leads on an outboard? It is very flexible, durable, heat, fuel, chemical resistant, and generaly made for high voltage / amperage uses.<br /><br />(not to mention usually much much cheaper then anything with a 'marine' label)<br /><br...
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    Please Explain...

    ...The reason for needing to find TDC and and adjust the TDC indicator on these motors? (1981 70HP)<br /><br />What would possibly cause the flywheel / crank relationship to change?<br /><br />I've never seen anything like this on cars before.<br /><br />Found it very odd, and adds an extra step...
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    Required Boaters License / Education Card?

    What other states besides Oregon have a REQUIRED boater saftey / education card? <br /><br />In oregon we have to pay, take a test, pass before we can legally operate a powerboat. Right now its only if you're under 35 i think, but by 2008/2009, everyone will be required to get one. <br /><br...
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    Very interesting read at PS

    popular science, for anyone thats interested, about aluminum and oxidation, etc..<br /><br /> http://www.popsci.com/popsci/how2/article/0,20967,693558,00.html <br /><br />no sign up required, just an article.
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    Battery sparks with key off when I hook up cables.

    1981 evinrude 70:<br />With the key out, and I go to hook up the battery up, it sparks a bit. This can only mean that the curcuit is closed somewhere. Any classic trouble spots that I should check first before I start testing every single line for voltage?<br /><br />thanks!!
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    how about.....

    I play around with web sites in my free time. A little for fun, a little for work.<br /><br />I was wondering if anyone would have any interst in a website that would allow you to upload pictures from your PC into your won galleries, specificly for boating related stuff. That way you could link...
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    sync / link questions not in book...

    for 1981 70hp evinrude<br />I have been going over the procedure from the solec manual and have a few questions...<br /><br />It seems to assume that the throotle linkage from the cables is adjusted properly or seems to be leaving out a detail. When I loosen the cam roller on the carb, it does...
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    New boat tow-er

    first off, meet dumpy : http://www.lot-o-nothin.com/lotonothin/boat.cfm <br /><br />a few questions: tow with motor up or down? (up I think)<br /><br />also, is there any way to support the motor while driving so as to not over stress the transom on bumpy roads?<br /><br />thanks!
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    Hull inspection time....

    How do I get to the inside of the hull on a boat like this? ? http://www.lot-o-nothin.com/lotonothin/boat.cfm <br /><br />The only opening is about 16 inches wide and 10 inches long in the back against the transom. http://www.lot-o-nothin.com/lotonothin/viewimage.cfm?id=12 <br /><br...
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    Hull inspection time....

    How do I get to the inside of the hull on a boat like this? ? http://www.lot-o-nothin.com/lotonothin/boat.cfm <br /><br />The only opening is about 16 inches wide and 10 inches long in the back against the transom. http://www.lot-o-nothin.com/lotonothin/viewimage.cfm?id=12 <br /><br...
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