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    84 Johnson fuel line length

    Hello. If this has already been covered, please direct me to the correct thread. I have a 84 Johnson 9.9hp. In my 12 foot boat, I like to have the gas tank close to the front for weight distribution. The gas line is about 10 feet. Does the length of the gas line cause the fuel pump to work...
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    Refinishing fiberglass deck

    Hello. I have an old fiberglass boat 78 mark Twain. I’m looking to tear up the carpet and refinish the deck to prevent any water getting in. Any recommendations on what to reseal it with? And any recommendations on the best way to anchor a pedestal base to the deck? I’m sure there are...
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    K700-2107a

    Hello. I have an old Clinton outboard. The model number is k700-2107a. I’m looking for the part that is a one-way valve that connects to the carburetor manifold. It allows the gas mixture to enter the crankcase, but it doesn’t allow gas to get back out. It’s shaped like a Star but the ends...
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    Power tilt

    Hello. I’m not sure if this is the correct category for this post. Please let me know if it is not. My boat has this power tilt. Does anyone know how to find information about how to maintain it so it lasts me a while? Thanks.
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    Keel repair

    Hi. I have an older fiberglass boat. There are some scratches and gouges in the keel. They aren’t terribly deep, and it doesn’t leak, but I’m wondering what the best way to repair it is? I’m not sure if this picture will help. Are there countless other threads that have covered this?
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    Preventing or identifying rotten floors

    I recently had a fiberglass boat with a rotten floor. Are there any ways to tell if your fiberglass boat is holding some water before it rots out? The one that I have now(1978 mark Twain 170V) doesn’t have any soft spots and seems to be good. I’d like to make sure it doesn’t have any issues...
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    Shifting mercury 1978 1150

    Hi. I recently bought. 78 mercury 1150. When I bought it, it started and shifted into gear well. However, there was little water coming out of the telltale, and it hadnt been run in a long time. So, I changed the impeller. When, I went to start it, the telltale was strong, but it won’t shift...
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    Finding my hull id

    hi. I’m wondering where the hull id on my 1979 mark Twain 170v would be. I can find the plate with the model on it, but I do t see a hull ID anywhere. Thanks
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    Drill hole or saw hole

    Hi. I’ve been reading a lot and watching a lot of videos on fiberglass repair, because I might be doing some. I’ve never done it before, so I’m gonna practice on an old boat that I had no intention of ever using. There are some clean drill holes in the practice boat. Would I need to sand...
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    1986 crestliner

    Hi. Can someone help me find the model of this crestliner hull? NOR11019j586 thanks
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    Rotten floor 1977 silverline 16 ft Hilo

    Hi. I’m wondering if there are any threads pertaining to redoing the floor on a 1977 silverline Hilo. The floor is incredibly rotten, and I’m wondering if the transom is also most likely rotten and how I’d check the transom. Thanks!
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    1977 Mercury 850 85 hp

    Hi. I’m wondering if anyone has a repair manual for the 1977 mercury 850 85 hp. I bought this used boat. It turns over with compression and spark. The bottom carb leaks gas pretty bad. I’ve started taking it apart, but I want to make sure I do it as simply as possible. Thanks
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    Montgomery ward sea king 7hp impeller

    I replaced the impeller and in my shop I was just getting a mist out of the telltale, even though it was pumping well when I hooked a drill up to the driveshaft. Is a mist correct for this type of motor? When I’m on the water it’s really tough to see what’s coming out if it’s just a mist...
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    Shifting Clinton k700-2107a

    Hi. This is the first motor I’ve ever worked on. I got it running, but it won’t shift into neutral. Any idea what might be going on? I’m not sure what the shifting mechanism is even suppose to look like. Also, when it’s cold I can only start it with starting fluid with the throttle set to...
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    Clinton k700-2107A

    Hi. I’m looking for information on the Clinton k700-2107a. If anyone knows where to find a manual and whether anyone has parts, that’d be great. Right now I’m looking for an oil seal. Thanks.
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