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    transom repair options

    got a fixer upper and just realized the transom might be in worse shape than I anticipated. several big dry rots and termite damages on the port side of the transom, starboard side seems to be pretty solid. what are my options besides cutting off the whole thing and glass in a new one? is...
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    steering cable stuck

    trying to free the steering cable, I already have it unbolted from the transom, will apply heat. Since the tube holding the cable is pretty rusted, might as well replace it. what is the name of this tube? is it boat/motor specific or is it universal ?
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    Universal control cable

    Bought a 1988 Suzuki dt85, it came with a side mount control but the throttle cable and shift cable on the motor side have been cut. Watch some YT, looks like I should be able to get some universal cable and run them from the control to the motor? Any tips or gotchas? The cable endpiece that...
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    1988 dt85 popping sound while running

    Finally got her up and running, starts up every time if i open the throttle slightly but seems to be some popping sound? kind of like a fire cracker. Video is here . you can hear it every now and then (i.e, at 0:27 and 0:30 mark) particularly towards the end. is that a knock? For context...
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    too much outboard for the boat?

    saw a local ad for a Honda bf130 (haven't found out the year yet but it's fuel injected), from my research, it's weighs about 500 lb. is it too much for my boat? it's a 1967 20' half-cabin bought recently. Transom seems to be in good shape, there's a small dry rot about 2 inch in diameter, it...
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    interesed in a BF90

    saw a local ad for a 2016 Honda 90hp, it needs work. Talked to the seller, he bought it used a few months ago, took it out a few times. Last time out he heard ticking noise, checked oil after he got home found water in oil, local mech checked it and said #4 piston/rod needs replaced and head...
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    diy gasket

    the engine holder gasket (it sits between the mid-section and the powerhead) is no longer available. it feels like gasket paper but the top layer is shiny, maybe coated with something for waterproofing? If i were to diy this (have some fel-pro #3157), what kind i coated it with? Polycrylic or...
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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    outboard is new to me. did compression test today. #1 and #3 have about 135 psi while #2 has only 40. looked inside the cylinders with an inspection camera, pics are from #2, not sure what to make of these, scores/scratches? All 3 cylinders have vertical lines. i guess next step is to...
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    melted stator ? - 73 Johnson 65hp

    motor came with the boat i just bought, it had been sitting for several years. i fired it up yesterday after getting a new battery. Wondering what these glue-like things are, they feel like hardened glue. The trail comes from the flywheel. i've heard of stator melting, is this what it would...
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    suzuki dt85

    saw an ad for a suzuki dt85 from the 80's. seems like a good deal. what is general opinion of these motors? are they pretty reliable? are parts hard to come by? i searched ebay, seems not very common.
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    is a 60hp outboard too small for this boat

    just picked up this boat, a 1967 20' Bellboy cuddy (couldn't find much specs on this line of boat online.), more or less a project, it came with a 65hp Evinrude. just toying with the idea of getting a new 4 stroker, would a 60hp be too small for it? a suzuki DF60 would set me back around $7k...
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    short shaft outboard on a 21" transom

    recently bought a 20ft classic cuddy and would like to repower it with a newer 4 stroker. Found a really good deal on craigslist, only thing is it has a 16 inch shaft while my transom is 21", any way i can make this work?
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    1968 Johnson powershift II 65hp

    interested in a 20ft cuddy, it comes with a 1968 65hp Johnson powershift II. tried researching online but didn't find much info. anyone knows anything about this motor. Is it one of the antiques that has no fuel pump and uses a dual line tank? hard to find parts for? Boat is a Bellboy from the...
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    2005 Merc 9.9hp 4 stroke excessive vibration

    motor runs fine but the top side seems to vibrate quite a bit and can be felt on the boat when I'm out. is this normal? video posted here any bolt needs to be tightened?
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    CA DMV 7 year drop off system?

    is it true that in CA, if a vessel hasn't been registered for 7 years, it'll drop off the system? and I can transfer title and no need to pay any back fees?
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    registering an abandoned boat in CA

    Looking at an abandoned boat. Tenant was evicted and boat was left behind, property owner is giving it away. What is required to get it registered if I were to take ownership? boat has a CF number.
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    convert a cuddy from sterndrive to outboard?

    I'm interested in a 80's 19ft bayliner cuddy. It's priced real low but needs some interior work and the I/O is out of commission. Is it possible to convert it to outboard? I dont mean adding a bracket/pod, I'd prefer cutting away top of the transom so the outboard can be hung on it like how...
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    4 stroke 9.9hp fires up then dies

    2005 4 stroke 9.9hp merc. It fires up then dies right away. Already changed all fuel line sections (tank to outboard connector, connector to filter, filter to fuel pump) except the last section from fuel pump to carb. new fuel filter, new squeeze bulb, new carb (ebay aftermarket), new...
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    where to junk a boat in SoCal

    I might come into possession of a boat/trailer package. The boat (20 ft open bow) has been abandoned, rotted in the outside but the trailer is still usable. I'd like to keep the trailer, what are my options as far as getting rid of the boat? I live in SoCal, BTW, so LA/OC/Riverside are workable.
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    is my coil bad - 2005 Merc 9.9hp 4 stroke?

    tested with spark tester, no spark on either one, fuel just escaped from the exhaust around the prop hub. Went to test the ignition coil with a multi-meter ( it's one coil for two cylinders). Primary (between yellow and black ground): .5 ohm. scale was set to 200 2ndary (between two plug...
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