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    Trim stuck

    My 90 yammy (08) is stuck up. Motor sounds fine and the trim was working right up to the boat launch. The engine went up no problem but won't come down now. Any suggestions?
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    Possible short?

    I have a 2008 90 4stroke. Over the years I noticed that sometimes the battery would be dead after a day out - the trim would work but the engine wouldn't start. I thought for some reason that leaving the key in the slot (off) was draining and started taking it out as soon as the engine was off...
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    How badly is the boat sitting?

    Seems pretty stern heavy to me. The big motor is rated at 370lbs, the small engine must be about 75 = 450. The max load on the stern is meant to be 400. I figure removing the small engine and moving the custom console further forward would do the trick. Any thoughts?
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    90 4 stroke Yammy - cavitation plate

    When my engine was installed on my 17' whaler three years ago I noticed that the cavitation plate (that is what I call the short fins just above the prop) was above the bottom level of the boat by about 2 inches. I asked at the time if it was alright and was told it was. Since then I have...
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    Exide batteries

    Are Exide dual purpose batteries any good on boats?
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    Two dead batteries

    I've got a 90hp Yamaha and its the only thing hooked up to the battery. I've had two deep cycle marine batteries go dead on me this summer. First time was in June. Boat started fine, went for a 45km cruise, stopped for a picnic and then it wouldn't start the boat for the return trip. Good...
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    What size engine should I get?

    Friend just gave me an old 12 foot aluminium and looking to get an engine that will push two people quickly, but not racing speed. No console. Any thoughts?
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    New dash for a whaler?

    I live in a really cold place (Inuvik, Canadian arctic) and the center console on my 17 Boston Whaler montauk just leaves me chilly after a day on the water when it's -10 outside. The console is single seat custom built and is aft of center. Since buying a new engine and gambling on weight...
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    Center console to standard console

    I have a 1964 Montauk (Boston Whaler) with a custom center console. Looks great, but evidently a warm weather setup which is not good for me as I live in the Canadian arctic. Also, a new engine is a touch too heavy with the console in the aft section of the boat. So, want to know if anybody...
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    Oil for 2008 90hp 4 stroke?

    Hello all, What is the best type of oil to use for this engine? Cheers, Bozol
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    Screwing into Fiberglass and gelcoat

    I am planning on installing some benches in my Boston Whaler - is it cool to screw them right into the Gelcoat? I would rather not have to fiberglass if possible as I want to be able to remove the benches easily if needed. Any thoughts? Cheers, Bozol
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    Shaft Length

    Hello, Im looking to buy a 90hp 4 stroke Yamaha for my Boston Whaler and want confirmation on which shaft length to buy. The engine comes with a 20 or 25 inch shaft. I think the one I want is the 20(the transom is 22 inches top to bottom). Any advice would be greatly appreciated...
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    Honda vs. Mercury vs. Suzuki vs. Yamaha?

    I have a 17ft Boston Whaler (Montawk) and am looking for a new engine - thinking 4 stroke 115hp. I live in a very remote community in the Canadian Arctic with no local dealers so reliability is a must. Which engine (this year's) is generally considered the best on the market? I've searched...
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    1992 Johnson 90hp - still won't start

    Hi all, My motor started ok during the warmer months of the summer, not great (i.e not first turn of the key) but after a couple of minutes it would eventually start. However, now its fairly cold where I live (4'C/39'F during the day - Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada) and the engine only...
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    1992 90hp Johnson - wont start

    I've posted a few times concerning this problem and tried various solutions. I put gas in the pistons yesterday and it fired over then quickly died. I put gas in the carbs and it fired over and quickly died (not sure if it fired because of leftover gas in the pistons from the previous test...
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    1992 90hp Johnson - wont start

    New fuel pump, new spark plugs, new coils, battery is fine, starter while not perfect is good enough to start the engine (turns over fine and fast), carbs were checked by a mechanic, says they are fine - didn't adjust. Getting plenty of spark at all four plugs. But, motor won't start. It'll...
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    Carbs - cleaning and adjusting

    1992 90hp V4 Johnson In efforts to fix a problem I took my carbs off to see if they were dirty in any way. They look fine, but I'd still like to give them a thorough cleaning - can I do this at home? Also, I've never set the floats or needles on these carbs before (have done on my...
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    E Tec Price

    Anybody have any idea what a 40 HP E-Tec goes for these days? I must be internet dumb, can't find it online. Bozol
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    Starter

    90hp 1992 Johnson. I had to have a starter bolt retapped into the block (totally stripped from the previous owner; not the problem here however) and when the boat came back the starter doesn't even raise or anything anymore. We tried using a power pack but to no avail and while I don't have a...
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    Starter; 1992 90hp V4 Johnson

    Hello, 2 things: 1) More and more frequently I'm having to take my cover off and bang on the starter motor to get it to work (i.e. there's current to the starter but it doesn't do anything; after banging it engages and starts). What's going on? 2) The engine takes a really long time, with...
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