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    Fuse Panel Installation Advice

    I have a 1984 Malibu fiberglass tri-hull that I want to install a fuse panel in. I will be hooking the following items up to it: 1. 1984 Evinrude 15Hp motor 2. Minn Kota Riptide 55lb thrust trolling motor on/off switch (motor has its own battery though) 3. Minn Kota 34lb thrust trolling motor 4...
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    Fellow 60-somethig 20 hp owners to the rescue.....

    Re: Fellow 60-somethig 20 hp owners to the rescue..... Hope this helps you out!!!!
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    1984 Malibu Hull Thickness???

    I recently purchased what I believe to be an '84 Malibu Tri Hull. I want to mount a seat to the forward floor but have no idea how thick the hull is. Can anyone help? Thank you.
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    '66 Evinrude Fastwin 18Hp Steering question

    I am looking to setup a Rotary Steering system for this motor. I'm looking to go with an NFB Single Cable system and have one question: How do I know if I need a Transom Support Kit? Thank you.
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    '66 Evinrude 18Hp Starter Placement Help

    Just got this motor to overhaul and make as my primary. It didn't come with a starter so I ordered a new starter and bracket for it. Now comes the slight problem, I can't figure out where they mount. Can anyone help me out? Thank you all.
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    Piston ring help for a Johnson '55 QD-16 10Hp

    Man am I in a bind. Rebuilding this motor and can't find these piston rings anywhere. Original part# is 301787. I've searched iBoats, MarineEngine, Laings, Vintage OB's, eBay, and Googled it...I've even spent hours comparing parts listings, but to no avail. Tomorrow I will be calling a parts guy...
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    Is a 25HP too big for my boat?

    Re: Is a 25HP too big for my boat? Ok guys, attached are some pics of my boat. When I uncovered it the bow lifted up about 4-6 inches indicating it is stern heavy. I have a Minn Kota trolling motor, 5.5 Evinrude, and the battery in the stern. Maybe a 25Hp will be too heavy for it, even if I...
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    Is a 25HP too big for my boat?

    Is a 25HP Evinrude too fast or too heavy for my boat? I have an aluminum 14' flat hull jon boat and can get this motor for $100 plus shipping. The boat does not have anything on it that says what the max motor speed or weight is. Thank you for your help. Bob
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    [B][/B]Tachometer on '59 Sportwin 10Hp

    I'm interested in hooking up a tachometer to my '59 Sportwin 10Hp. Is it possible? If so, how is it done, and where is the best place to buy the setup? Thank you in advance for the help.
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    Looking For 1959 10Hp Lower Impeller Housing Casing

    Hey all, got this '59 SportWin 10Hp model 10018 I'm rebuilding. The lower impeller housing casing was shot and I need a replacement. I've tried iBoats, MarineEngine, Laings, and several others (including eBay) but to no avail. Can anyone help me find one? Part# is 278004. Greatly appreciate any...
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    How To Hook Up Control Cables

    Can anyone point me in the direction of how to setup throttle and shift controls for my motor? I have a '59 Sportwin 10hp model 10018. I know I can get the controls and cables on eBay but have no idea exactly how to go about setting them up. I've tried to research it, but really haven't found...
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    '59 Sportwin 10018 10Hp Power Head Replacement

    Can anyone out there tell me if a 1955 QD-16 10Hp power head will replace a 1959 Sportwin 10018 10Hp power head? From the pictures I've looked it, it looks like it will. I've also compared items on both parts lists and several items are in fact the same (ie, crankshaft, bypass covers). Thanks in...
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    '59 Sportwin Model 10018 10Hp Drive Shaft Replacement

    Am rebuilding this motor to replace my Fisherman 5.5...pulled the driveshaft and the bottom half inch that sinks into the pinion is shot! Can't find a replacement. I've looked on iBoats, Marine Engine, Vintage OB's, Wholesale Marine, eBay, and one or two others. Was wondering if I can get a...
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    '59 Sportwin Powerhead Won't Come Off!!!!!! help please

    '59 Evinrude Sportwin, 10Hp: Got this motor earlier this week for $150. I tried for 3 flippin' hours today to get the powerhead off this motor and no go. I had to drill out 4 of the 5 mounting screws because they all snapped off. The powerhead looks like it might have overheated, not sure...
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    1959 Sportwin 10hp Spark Plugs???

    Just got a '59 Sportwin to rebuild. Not quite sure on which spark plugs I should use. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you much. Also, do these take the same type spark plug wires as the '59 Fisherman???
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