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    Help needed to find info on motor...

    I have a 9.5 hp Rude that was given to me. All I know is it runs. I had it on a 12' v-hull now it is sitting up. I want to service it but I know nothing about it. I can not find the year, model, etc. Where can I look to get this info. Also, what would be the best repair manual to use and where...
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    Carb cleaning... help

    I been told from a mechanic that I need to clean my carbs and get a kit, the whole nine yards. Now he gave my a quote and I don't have that type if money right now. I been calling other places to get quotes but I been thinking I might do it myself. I am pretty mechanically inclined but have...
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    adding oil to gas vs. auto injection

    I have a 1994 Tohatsu 60 HP that has and oil tank and it does the whole auto injection thing. However, I have read and heard and been told that many fellas don't trust that system because if it fails you burn up the motor. They state to mix your gas. Should I do this for insurance? Do I need...
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    Plug it up!!!!!

    My wife and I decided to take the boat we recently bought out for the first time. It has been a while since I been boating and had to trailer, put in and take out, and all that jazz. I figured it was like riding a bike. You never forget. Well let me tell you... It's not and we all need...
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    Gelcoat help needed...

    I recently bought a fiberglass boat and I notice a few areas where there are some small cracks. I have been told from multiple people that it is just in the gelcoat and they are nothing to worry about. However, I like taking care of my things and want it looking Showroom new if at all possible...
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    voltmeter and second battery install help

    I want to install a second battery and a voltmeter to my boat. However, I don't know how. - was wondering if y'all could help me figure it out. I hear a lot of guys talking about battery switches as well. Do I need to install one or can I tie them together? I am new at all this so any help would...
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    SS vs. Aluminum

    I am new to the boating thing and am learning fast. I have been looking at props and pitch and all that and have noticed that SS is far more $$$ than aluminum. I have heard SS has better performance and durability because the material is harder than aluminum. Just how true is all that? I want to...
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    Throttle issue with my Tohatsu M60B

    I took my boat for the maiden voyage and started having throttle issues. We went WOT from the landing to the mouth of the bay so about 15 mins. All of a sudden the RPMs sky rocketed and I throttled down. Then while trying to idle it died. I figured it was ventilation. Sound correct? I then had...
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    Owner's Manual for Tohatsu 60 HP

    I bought a boat and it came with no information on anything really. I know the motor is a 1994 Tohatsu 60 HP model M60B, if I remember correctly. I have a lot of questions about the motor. i.e. WOT RPM range, what kind of prop would be best suited for my useage, the current prop stats (pitch...
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