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    Yamaha 9.9c model # and year?

    Hi guys - I am unable to locate the model number for my outboard. The top cowling reads Yamaha 9.9. The only idenitification label I can find anywhere is as follows: It is a black print on metal plate label It clearly states 9.9c on the top line, with a printed 682 C on the middle line...
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    GRP / Fibreglass / gel coat ?!?

    OK, another some more 'schoolboy' questions, sorry for the ramblings but I am slowly learning .....<br /><br />I've recently got myself a 15 foot fishing boat (pix here). I'm trying to figure out just what the hull may be made of. I am a complete novice at this (and spending much time browsing...
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    Help ID'ing boat

    Just got hold of my first boat, needs a bit of TLC on the hull, only a few small spider cracks and chips.<br /><br />But, any idea how I can find out what make / model the boat may be. Piccies of the boat can be found here<br /><br />Also, any websites providing an idiots step by step guide to...
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    1961 5.5hp Fisherman - remote throttle and shift controls

    Only my second post, and a complete outboard tinkering novice, so please bear with me!<br /><br />Assuming I can get my 40+ year old engine purring like a kitten (topic of previous post!), the next challenge I will have is sticking it on my 15ft cabin fishing boat.<br /><br />The (rather old)...
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    Evinrude 1961 Fisherman: Will I regret this ....?!

    Well, after spending most of my adult life wishing I had one, I have now "invested" in a small 15 foot cabin fishing boat. So assuming I don't have to spend my next few months making sure the thing floats I can turn my attention to the real star of boat fishing, of course the outboard!<br /><br...
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