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    12 V recepticle

    I recently installed a 12V recepticle (i.e. similar to a cigar lighter in a car) on the boat for my flood light and phone charger. I also have an inverter that I use to plug a radio (120) into it. Any recommendation on what size fuse I should use on it? I had a 6 amp one in there that I had...
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    Oil Warning?

    '89 Evi 120 HP VRO on '89 Seaswirl Classic Cuddy: The other day, I was out on the water and everything was great, and suddenly I started hearing a very odd "screaching" noise from under the helm. I got up and looked under there and there is a little round thing that is some type of old horn or...
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    Power Trim/Tilt Sensor?

    Can anyone tell me where to look on my '89 Evi 120 HP V4 VRO motor to find some type of sensor for my trim/tilt? Last weekend, my gauge went haywire and now indicates that the motor is ALL the way down (indicates almost under the boat) at the extreme end of the down indication. When I switch...
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    NGK vs. Champion Plugs

    As the regulars know, I just bought a new (to me) boat with a 89 evi V4 VRO 120 HP. I saw some posts that said "use Champion plugs only". Today I checked the plugs in my motor and they are NGK BPZ8HS / 10. Are these comparable to the Champions or should I replace them? The dealer just put...
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    dog for hatch cover

    On my 89 Seaswirl, I have a hatch on top of the cuddy cabin that has a broken dog lever. The only id I can find on the hatch is "Taylor Made 273900". Can anyone help me find a replacement so I can secure the port side of the hatch cover? I did a search on google for Taylor Made and came up...
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    tilt/trim switch replacement

    Does anyone have a part number (and price estimate?) for this switch (I have yet to get a manual for my new boat). It is for a 89' Evi 120 HP VRO V4. Model number E120TLCEM. The switch is coroded and non functional. Until this weekend, the "down" switch would work, but now neither one will...
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    Erroded Boot?

    This weekend I noticed a boot covering the "steering rod"? has erroded. I've attached pictures in case my explaination was not good, and was wondering if this is a vital must fix before next outing thing, or if it can wait "a while". Also, is this something that I should be able to do myself...
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    Silly Question? Altenator on OB?

    I'm new, so I'm sorry if this is a silly question, but does my Evi 120 HP actually charge the battery while the engine is running, like a car? I'm wondering how the electronics stay powered on the boat and don't want to over load the battery. It currently has all gauges, power T&T, and I'm...
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    WOT RPM's For Evinrude 120 HP

    When I recently bought my boat, it didn't come with a manual for the boat or engine (it's a 1989). I have been reading some posts here about RPM's and WOT, but wonder if anyone knows where I can find the published recommended RPM ranges for my model engine for some testing of performance. It's...
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    Top RPMS and speed?

    Just looking for some ideas, since this is my first boat and first O/B. I have a 18' Seaswirl Cuddy, with a 120 HP Evinrude on the back. I took it out on the bay yesterday, and with only 2 adults, 1 child and minimal gear, I was only able to top out at about 28 MPH. I'm thinking I should get...
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    Evinrude 120 HP OB and Oil Mixing

    I just bought a new (to me) 89' Seaswirl with the above mentioned motor. The dealer suggested that I take out the automatic oil/fuel mixer (what's it called?) and mix the oil and fuel myself. <br /><br />He says that keeps me from getting stranded with a seized motor if the mixer fails. <br...
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    New to boating - New Boat just this week. Opinion Please?

    I'm brand new (well not actually.. I sailed in Calif. when I was in high school..) and took the plunge and bought a '89 Seaswirl 18'6" Sierra Cuddy Cabin w/ 120 HP Evinrude OB on Tuesday. The dealer was asking $6500 on a consignment and we agreed on $5500.<br /><br />The boat seems very solid...
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