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    Laptop as Fishfinder/GPS???

    Guys, Has anyone seen/used a laptop as the fishfinder/gps? To me this is pretty cheap and simple - needed - - usb gps unit (seen those around 100 bucks) - usb transducer (i do not know if it exists) - software for the maps and to put everything together and maps (does it exist?)...
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    Choosing Aluminum Boat Lund vs Legend

    Hi Guys, Here I am looking at new boats. Due to space and money restrictions I narrowed down my search to 2 models: 1) Brand new 2011 Legend AllSport 151: http://legendboats.com/en/view/boat/2010_151_allsport It is 15.1 feet, long 76 inches beam. They also add the premium package for free. All...
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    2 6hp Evinrudes Died ????

    Guys, I am a little confused here. We went fishing yesterday. I have one 6 hp 1970's Evinrude on the back of the boat plus I always take second one as spare. Second one is 1979 same model motor. We fished a bit which required a lot of start/stop on the motor. So one time when I decided to start...
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    20 MPH wind dangerous?

    Well, I was going to go fishing tomorrow on lake scugog. Was going to troll for muskey or bass. I have 14 feet fishing boat with 6 hp evinrude on the back. Usually it is 2 of us in the boat. They are calling for 30 km/hour (20 MPH) winds. It is not a huge lake but fair size...
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    Replace Power Tilt and Trim with manual

    Ok guys, here is a question. I have 50 hp 1989 Evinrude. It is a tiller model, which i am converting to remote controls. I just realized that the switch on the side taht is resonsible for T&T is not working (nothing happens when i use it). My question is - can i remove the Power T&T parts and...
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    Anyone with big Evinrude Tiller????

    Hi guys, I have an operational question I am converting 50 hp 1989 Enrude from Tiller to remote controls. I do not have a proper tiller handle to know how it worked before. I know there must have been a button for the starter and button for the choke. But what about ignition ON an ignition...
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    Not a Starcraft but another tincan --With Pictures--

    Hi guys, I am still here. Sorry for not posting for the long time. For the last month I am dealing with fencing (I have almost 1000 feet to do). So had almost no time to spend working on the boat. As some of you know I have got the 89 Evinrude 50 hp which was setup as tiller. I have the remote...
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    1948 Aerocraft Boat, dual cockpit?????

    Have you guys seen anything like that? Do you think it is worth looking at? http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-powerboats-motorboats-Aerocraft-Boat-W0QQAdIdZ215213693
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    Can I start tiller without tiller handle?

    Hi guys, I had one post here, but it was too big , so I decided to split in parts..... Here is the deal. I have 50 hp tiller, electric start, T&T, 1989. It is a tiller model. It came with controls from other Evinrude (with red plug), so I want to reconfigure it to use them. It also came with...
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    1989 50 Evinrude - Converting from Tiller (Photos)

    Hi Guys, I recently got this 50 hp 1989 Evinrude and it turned out to be a tiller. It actually came with spare motor and controls, the only thing was the spare motor was 1993 40 hp Johnson and controls belonged to it. It also came with no key for the controls and busted tiller handle. And PO...
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    Need some help with OMC controls

    I have 55hp 1993 Evinrude. It came with the controls, but I am not sure if those are the right controls. The controls have a red plug at the end of the wire bundle. Motor does not look like it has something similar. So here is a question, what is next? Cut out the red plug and try to fid...
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    Should I get this 1993 50 hp Evinrude for 800?

    Hi guys, this is a crosspost from Johnson section. Just wanted an opinion from fellow starcrafters :) Hi Guys. I am thinking about buying this guy: http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-parts-trailers-accessories-Evinrude-50HP-Outboard-Boat-Motor-Engine-W0QQAdIdZ210812228...
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    1993 Johnson 50 hp GOOD BUY?

    Hi Guys. I am thinking about buying this guy: http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-watercraft-parts-trailers-accessories-Evinrude-50HP-Outboard-Boat-Motor-Engine-W0QQAdIdZ210812228 Wanted to know some opinions. It has trim&tilt, VRO, controls. It has the parts motor from wich the CDI...
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    Evinrude 6 hp rewind spring problem

    Hi Guys, I have 1979 6 hp evinrude. When i got it the guy said taht I need a new spring since it was not rewinding the pull cord. I started taking it apart and losened the bolts taht hold the assembly and it rewinded the cord back. I was happy for the easy fix .... not for long, only until i...
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    Carburator Question with photo

    I am having some issues with the 40 HP 1993 Force. It would not idle - dies imidiatelly, would not run - after maybe 30 sec it dies down. Has a hard time starting, have to crank it really hard. So i decided to clean the carb. I took it apart and it appears to be extremely clean inside. So...
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    First voyage - it floats!

    Well, i am pretty happy. Yesterday was the first time in my life when I was on the boat. My boat! Unfortunatelly we did not make any pictures since we were out maybe for just 30 minutes and had so many things to do and remeber. The launch was easy, it just got stuck at one pont on the trailer...
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    Force 40 hp - should the water be coming out of exaust?

    Here is the deal, I am trying to figure out if my cooling system works on 40 hp force. Here is what I tried: I removed the plug on the top of the motor and connected the hose to it. When I turend on the water the water started to come out of the exaust pipe! I also got 2 small drops of water out...
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    Force 40 hp Tilt and Trim

    Ok, here is a very dumb question. I have this 1993 Force 40 hp with T&T. The motor is now in the bottom position. when I try to lift it, I can hear the pump running, but it moves only maybe 1 inch up. My first point of attack is to check the oil level and add if necessary. In manual it says that...
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    OMC Controller Question. Does anyone has this controller?

    I have a pretty complex question. I have the Quicksilver controller (see attached image). It is installed for the outboard motor. Some features are disabled (kill switch, tilt trim etc.) As u can see it has the protection against the starting in gear. Here is the problem. For me to start the...
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    Is short shaft enough for my Starcraft SS?

    Hi guys, I know taht some of you have small kickers on the back of the Starcrafts. I have 16 ft Starcraft SS and just got a very nice 6 hp Evinrude. It is a short shaft, but when I put it on the boat (besides main motor) it looked like the prop is below the bottom. So the question is what do...
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