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    Where to begin when looking to buy

    I finally moved back to New England. And wouldn't-cha know.. we love the water. I actually love saltwater fishing in Long Island Sound on the CT shore, into RI, and the Cape. But over the next 6 months I will like to purchase a boat (again). Center consoles range greatly. 10K is a 80s...
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    Swell, waves, and period

    It has crossed my mind on how accurate the forecasts can be. I suppose it should be taken very lightly and after much experience some connection can be made once someone is knowable to a local area. I am curious where the 30' came from. Is that a definition of advertising a avg wave height...
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    Swell, waves, and period

    Thanks. I will be taking my journey seriously and I will be asking locals and taking my time. Heck I might not be out on my own until 2023. I suppose my question was .. when I read a forecast and it says swell "1-2ft" or 5ft. Are those actual waves reaching that high or is that just a rolling...
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    Hole repair in a boat deck

    Cut a round piece to fit the hole close to size. Take a piece of hardwood. Insert it through the hole. screw on the right and left. then take your cut out and lay it over the hole. then use some sealant to seal the gaps. With wood and sheet metal.. that is a common aircraft repair....
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    Swell, waves, and period

    I have been boating on lakes. I took my great weather for granted. I recently learned about swell and swell period. The only example of swell I recall is (while on a 10x2 mile lake) is not necessarily the choppy water above- but the water as a whole rising and rolling- happened rarely on the...
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    Looking for a boat

    You know the color green... well picture that X 100. Thats how green I am when it comes to boats. I lived in AZ- hated boats. Then in Idaho where there are a few 10 mile by 30 mile lakes. Bought a 92 searay with a 4.3. Had her for one season. Was forced to move back to AZ... Now I am about to...
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    How to tighten throttle 4.5HP

    I use my 80s 4.5 HP for a trolling kicker. It's fairly new to me. But I've noticed the motor/throttle won't stay where you leave it. This is a cable tiller. It's especially loose in low speed/idle...just a tad higher needed but as soon as I let her go the throttle will slowly roll down. with...
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    How to read weather for boating

    I don't boat in the sea, but in N Idaho. 2 or 3 lakes that are 2 miles or 12 miles wide by 30 or 50. Pretty big. last few weeks weather is choppy. Or even has small "rolling" current. Not fun in my boat...dont get me started on wakes from boats. But it's every ones lake. the weather called for...
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    Rh turn signal not working

    At first my f150 told me my RH lights were out. Come to find out it's only the turn signal. I have LED lights on the trailer and the same "lights" within the unit light up for brakes and tail lights but not for turn signal. But if I remove the light I can read 12v when signal on (in a flashing...
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    4.5 HP steering knocking

    My 80s 4.5 is rough but nearly runs like new. After this season I'll probably look for a broken one to exchange parts...but in the mean time my current one has a loose knocking sound in the steering. only when I steer one direction down by the rubber bushings one way is looser than the other...
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    80s 4.5HP tilt mechanism

    Have a new to me good running 4.5hp 80 or 81. But it's main purpose is a kicker motor. I am trying to figure out the tilt... the motor tilts manually well but does not lock. I can see 4 or 5 pin holes but how does someone lock it higher up for kicker storage or trailering. Those are probably for...
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    Kicker motor mounting

    I have a 50hp main motor and a transom that almost will only accept that motor, not two. My boat from PO had a evinrude auxiliary motor bracket mounted on the far port side. I finally got my 5hp on and it does not reach water deep enough...i can move it a few holes doen. Then...my light 2 stroke...
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    Adjusting idle on a 48

    92 48 spl. Waiting on carb kits, new roller sleeve and then I'll have fresh everything... plugs, wires, lines...starting fresh but what I cant understand is how the idle is set...if there is always a tiny gap between the cam roller and carb butterfly...how is adjusting any screw "idle stop"...
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    48 tilt trim troubleshooting

    92 48 spl. Has hydraulic tilt and trim. It seems to be a hot topic but before I jump in to rebuild kits..i want to get others opinion.. the trim motor runs well and fast. Lowering, it works great (gravity). Raising it..much slower and after half way it kinda hesitates and moves little at a time...
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    How much do you like boating

    I use to live in New England, enjoyed my early teenage years fishing from the shore. It's actually one of my most cherished past times...the smell, the Fishing, all the boats, the train tracks.... Fast forward...moved to Phoenix. I hated boats. Now I moved to ID .up here there are some major...
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