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    Is this a proper way to decarb an outboard?

    I had read this on-line a long time ago and know i'm ready to decarb my 115 yamaha for the first time and wanted to know what you thought.<br />I read that one could unscrew the fuel filter/water separator and refill it with seafoam. Then start the engine and run until it starts to stall. shut...
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    Buffing Question

    I need to buff out the oxidation on my hull. I bought some 3M compound and want to buy a buffer but I'm not sure what is a good RPM range to get?<br />I don't want to spin it too fast and burn my gelcoat. Any suggestions?
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    Cure for porpoising flats boat?

    I have a 95' Key West Stealth with a 115 Yamaha 2-Stroke. At WOT (5200-5400 rpm), I start to trim up the motor to get the MPH up (38-41 mph), but then the boat starts to porpoise. I compensate with my trim tabs but then the MPH start to drop and I am back were I started (35-38 mph). Does anyone...
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    Yamaha Gauges

    My yamaha gauges are faded and I can bearly read them. I was wondering if it was possible to replace the LCD. They work fine other than the fading of the LCD!
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    Escort trailers question

    I have a 95' 17' Ecsort trailer and I need to replace the bunks and the bunk mounts. I can't seem to fing this type of mount anywhere (L-Shaped bracket)!<br />Does anyone know where I could get them or if escort has a web site?<br />Thanks
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    What year is my yamaha? 115 2-stroke

    I think it's the same year as my boat (95), but how can I tell for sure?<br /><br />I only see the serial #'s.<br /><br />Also, I was told that the power head also has matching #'s. Is that true, and is so, then where?<br />Thanks
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    1987 Suzuki 115 Questions

    I am going to go look at a boat this weekend and it has an 87' 115 Suzuki. The ownwer said the powerhead was rebuilt and it only has 50 Hrs. on it. The boat has sat for two years and even though he has not tried, I don't think it will start? He said that the cyl. have 120# each.<br />What should...
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    1996 40 HP Yamaha

    I am going to go look at a boat with a 1996 40 HP Yamaha, Electric start. I know what to look for in the boat but I need a little advice on the engine.<br />I was told to check the engines comp. and that the cyl. should be within 10%, but what numbers am I looking for? <br />what else should I...
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    How to a paint rusty galvanized traler?

    I have a 1995 galvanized trailer which is rusty from salt water use. I am going to replace the axle, springs and rollers but would like to know if anyone has painted a galvanized trailer and with what? The frame is mostly surface rust but it has brought off the galvanized finish. It kind of...
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    Yamaha trim question?

    1995 Yamaha 90. When I trim it up it slowly goes down to where it was previously. After a few tries it finally stays put! Someone told me it could be low on trim fluid but I never seen a leak? Any opinions?
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    1995 Yamaha 90 Questions

    I'm going to go look at a 95 yamaha 90HP. I was wonering what to look for since this is my first outboard! It has a self mixxing tank atached and it is not very fadded. It is on a boat and I was able to turn the key on and the console had a honda hour meter that read 690 hrs. That sound like...
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    HOW DO I REMOVE BOTTOM PAINT?

    I am looking to buy a 17 FT. boat that has old bottom paint on it. Is is posible to remove this paint? I will be keeping the boat on the trailer and would have no need for it and it does not look very pretty!
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    1988 Evinrude 75 HP Questions

    How good are these engines? Does anyone know what the comp. should be at and up to what #'s are acceptable?<br />Thanks
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    1988 OFFSHORE 17

    Has anyone heard of this boat company? I am looking at a 17 Ft. model and wanted to know if anyone ever owned one and if they are good boats?<br /><br />What kind of gas tanks did they come with(steel, plastic,alum.)?
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    Soft Spots?

    I am looking to buy a 1991 17 ft. center console skiff. When I walked around inside it, I noticed a few soft spots in the floor.<br /><br />The inside of the skiff is that unfinished look, like the carolina skiffs. How would I go about replacing the whole floor? I don't want to patch it up, I...
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    Evinrude 88 HP V4

    I am looking to buy a my first boat and it has an evinrude 88 HP V4. The boat is a 1991 and I imagine that the engine must be from the same era(it's blue but fading fast). The owner said it has low hours but it looks well used, however I don't see any stains or oil leaks!<br /><br />My question...
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