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    Need help with 4 HP Evinrude Yachtwin Longshaft

    I just obtained a 2-cylinder, 4 HP Evinrude "Yachtwin" longshaft outboard for next to nothing. Good compression, turns over, but no spark. The guy I got it from said he doesn't have a use for it anymore, so didn't want to bother working on it. He said it has always been a 1-pull motor and ran...
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    Advice on a 1970 Mercury 500 Thunderbolt Ignition 50 HP Outboard

    I just found out the year of this motor from researching the serial number. Anyway, before I get to the questions, please read the back story. I apologize that it's a bit long, but I want to give as much info as possible on this. A few months ago, my landlady, who is also a friend, told me...
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    Any sailors in St. Augustine, FL?

    I'm a lifelong boater but mostly with power boats -- still kind of new to sailing, other than fooling around in sailing dinghies and Hobies. Recently purchased an Oday 20 pocket cruiser, and am teaching myself to sail it. I have a buddy who's an expert sailor, but he lives in Gainesville right...
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    Hello from St. Augustine, Fla.

    Hey there. New to the forum, lifelong boater. Most of my experience has been with power boats, but these days I've got the sailing bug. Recently purchased an Oday 20 sloop and take her out whenever I can here in the Inlet. Just curious to see how many other St. Augustine members there are on...
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