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    2007 Glastron GT185 with Volvo Gl 4.3 won't turn off.....keeps running

    I've got a friends boat here in the shop I am trying to help out. I do some work on outboards, but confess I know little to nothing about I/O and particularly Volvo. I replaced the Shift Cable for him last weekend...was surprisingly easy or I wouldn't have taken on the job. Finished up and...
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    Feathercraft forum? I never saw this one before

    I have a 1954 D-Lux Runabout She's currently stripped back down and in storage....I might re-fit her again this season But for those interested there is an extensive write-up With pics in my signature line Obviously this forum is new or I would have posted it there...it's quite long and...
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    Chrysler 105 Ignition system type

    I might buy this boat for $400 Has a 1971 (I think) Chrysler 105 Hp He says it has no spark....Did a little quick research learned about the "magna II" system and how thats junk...so I asked him for pics of the ignition system... In my quick reading It stated somewhere that the belt...
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    Twist throttle on tiller won't stay put

    I have an older Evinrude 6hp Fisherman motor mounted on a sailboat. Motor runs fine, no issues except one. Because it is on a sailboat I don't actually hold the tiller for the motor, it stays in the upright position and I use the sailboat rudder to steer. When I had the 15 on it I would...
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    Mast Compatability?

    I bought a 23 foot Mac Venture 23 (cutter) I also picked up a Pearson 25 that I am stripping for parts... I haven't measured the masts yet, but they look roughly the same length Can the Pearson mast be kept for a spare for the mac just in case I ever need it? The Steps are different, but I...
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    What motor is in this Pearson 25??

    Reading up i thought it should have an "Atomic 4" But closer inspection reveals nothing I can find any info on The boat is a 1982...The Registration says Pearson 25 Family Cruiser...the Title Says Bayliner 25 Family Cruisers (same #'s though) In the engine compartment is a Blue Powerhead...
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    So what is this thing?

    It showed up on Craigslist this morning.... The owner could use a few lessons in grammer/spelling/caps lock However it is unique.... Anyone have any insight on what it might be? And what it might be worth? I am thinking about $50 -$100 IF it comes with the trailer....and I am toying with...
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    1989 Evinrude 48 SPL Bogging at WOT

    I've just done extensive work to this motor... 1. New CDI electronics powerpack upgrade kit (moves powerpack out from under flywheel) 2. New Coils (while I was figuring out powerpack issue...old coils were fine) 3. Have pulled carbs twice now, but think I might again... The issue...
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    How hard to remove the starter 1999 Seadoo GTS

    It's a friends...Starter has a dead short according to the meter.... Looks like a ***** to get to. I've googled and searched the forums but can't find a decent write up or similar experience Do I have to unbolt and rotate the motor? It seems this is also his fourth starter....it seems to...
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    Taking the Boat to DC??

    I have done an extensive search on both Iboat forums and google. Can't find much info so I thought I would post a new thread. We are going to DC June 16th - 20th. We will be staying at the Greenbelt State Park Campground. I found only one thread by Blue Crabber with some good info, but he...
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    1989 Evinrude 48 spl Weird timing Question

    So I've been having a hella time trying to get her back together. Last year the powerpack went out, so I ordered a new one from Marineengine.com. Put it on and everything was fine until the 4th trip out. Then the motor wouldn't shut off. Turns out the Ground to kill circuit in the mallory...
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    1989 Evinrude 48spl keeps "going and going and going"

    I replaced the powerpack about a month ago. I have used the boat a few times since then and she starts and runs great. went out yesterday and after motoring at wot to a good sitting spot I turned off the key. Boat keeps Running. Pull the Lanyard and motor keeps running. I turned the key on...
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    1989 Evinrude 48 Spl coil question

    I think I have narrowed down my surging issue to a bad coil... question: the 48 has 1 coil for both cylinders (i mean its two coils, but its ONE unit) I have ordered a new one....it won't be here for a week meanwhile i have a 1974 50 hp Evinrude Parts motor (if you need parts from that...
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    1989 evinrude 48 spl surging above 3000 rpm

    I bought an 89 sunbird with a 1989 evinrude 48 special. wouldn't run when I got it (hence the good deal) so I did a thorough carb clean and she fired up and ran like a champ. took it to the lake two seperate occaisions and had no issues 3rd time on the lake, as we were coming home from it...
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    1996 starcraft "1709 fish and ski" transom to do or not to do??

    i just picked up a 1996 starcraft 1709 fish and ski. believe its 17ft. Has a 1996 Mariner 90hp with tilt and trim, motor looks new but will need a carb clean from sitting 1 1/2 years. Boat was parked under a tree (WHY DO PEOPLE DO THIS??) uncovered of course.... so the floor has soft...
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    teleflex rotoray helm question

    i scored a free system...helm, cable etc... its an 11 ft cable. question, my 54 feathercraft steers on the left side like a car.....there is not enough cable to wrap to the right and get to the transom however going to the left its a perfect fit. will it steer bacwards? or can i just rig...
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    1990 Mercury 4 cyl 40 question

    I'm working on a friends motor. It was pretty well boogered up by a "professional Marine Mechanic" who supposedly did a carb rebuild last year. My immediate question is the front of the carbs... Behind the oil tank the fronts of the carbs are wide open...there is no air filter, no breather...
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    1957 Johnson RD19 35 HP seahorse Long or short shaft?

    I'm guessing this is a long shaft motor? I did a search and everyone talks about an extension that should be pretty obvious. I don't see any "extension" but the lower unit seems pretty long. I got this motor free. Was sitting for approx 30+ years in a basement. A little pb blaster soak...
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    Shorten Bimini top width??

    I have a bimini top in great condition that I saved off another boat The frame (where it mounts to the boat) is 74 inches wide The boat it is going on is only 54 inches wide So I need to lose 20 inches give or take I have an upholstry lady who can do the canvas, she says piece of cake to...
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    West Bend Remote controls??

    I have a 1960 West Bend 16 hp outboard. Apparently the 18hp and the 12 hp are about the same motor It has a tiller control currently. However I noticed in the middle of the motor bracket up front is a hole that is perfectly centered and looks like where one would hook up a remote steering...
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