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    Trouble starting after winterization?

    I am trying to start up my 65 hp 1972 evinrude after winterization. This is my first year with a boat. I know the choke solenoid plunger is disconnected but it started fine last fall without it. Anyway, the issue I am having is that it will start like a monster for about three seconds after I...
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    Fixing leaking fuel line

    Quick question. I have noticed a leak in my fuel line when pumping the bulb. As soon as I build pressure it bubbles out fuel at the bulb and slowly loses pressure. Can I take off the factory hose clamp and use a plastic or metal hose clamp to fix the issue or is the line shot? It is losing...
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    What is this?

    First of all, I am new to boats so bear with me. I went to prep my boat for the lake after a long winters rest so I can chase some whites upstream. I take off the engine cover, spray in some starter fluid, crank the engine, and see this fall off... I am by no means a mechanic but am hopng...
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    Tolling motor trouble shooting

    I have a minn kota edge 55lb trolling motor that came with my boat. Used it 3x and worked flawlessly. Now after zero warning it just doesn't work. Shaft still swivels just fine, can spin prop by hand, just seems like it isn't getting any juice. I am planning to re-do the wires in the spring...
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    72 evinrude 65 horse winterization?

    First time winterizing a boat. Just curious to know what everyone recomends. I assume just drain oil and leave off oil screws, as well as removing gas and running until engine dies?
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    Is this all I need?

    I am new to boating and I'm sure that this question has been asked a million times. I recently bought my first boat and the prop is all beat to crap. The engine is a 1972 65hp evinrude. The prop currently installed is a 13x19. Is that number all I need to know to replace it? As in will any...
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    Battery Drain?

    Not sure where to start looking on this one. My battery is being drained. Took it off the charger and took the boat out to throw my jugs out. I wasn't out for very long and only started the engine 5-6 times that evening. The next morning when I went to check them the battery was dead when I...
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    What would YOU do?

    Quick question for everyone here. I am new to boating. I recently acquired a 72 Evinrude Triumph 65 hp. I am about to have the carbs rebuilt because it is beyond my expertise which is 0% on small engines. Since this is an older motor that has been sitting, and since I am taking it in...
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    Choke Issue?

    Sorry if some of this sounds stupid. I am not at all mechanically inclined. So today we decided to water test my new boat. Prior to this we had started the engine two times with the muffs and it ran fine. Since then the only thing I have done is an oil change. So we get to the lake, and the...
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    Power trim Question

    Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I recently bought my first boat. A 1972 Strahm with a 65 hp evinrude. Everything I have found says these did not come with power trim but mine has one. However, it is missing the actual motor and I have no idea what exactly I need to get this working. Can...
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    Question about 1972 65 hp evinrude

    Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I am new to the site and this seemed like the best place. I recently bought my first boat. A 1972 Strahm with a 65 hp evinrude. Everything I have found says these did not come with power trim but mine does. However, it is missing the actual motor and I...
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