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  1. brewern

    Can I remove this trailer tongue?

    Currently I'm unable to park my boat in my garage because the trailer is too long. But, it certainly looks like I could remove the front part of the trailer for storage this winter. With that front part removed it'll fit just fine. It's either that or build a cradle for it and store the trailer...
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    Funky Oil

    Tonight the wife and I sucked the oil from the Mercruiser 3.0. I've yet to purchase a proper pump, so I rigged up some fish tank tubing and a plastic pipe fitting, and hooked the sucking end to a vacuum cleaner. It was beautiful... I mean functional. After sucking out almost a gallon, we...
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    Boat = Country girl goes priss?

    When I was a child, I always loved running around catching grasshoppers and snakes and whatever. We built go carts out of plywood and whatever motors we could find. We played with gasoline, burned ants, and did all the usual stuff. After serving in the Army, I came back home and met this girl...
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    Need some decals and gauges

    We bought a 1980 Rinkerbuilt 17' runabout this year. It's a fun boat and we've been enjoying it, but I noticed a few cosmetic issues I'd like to correct. Namely the decals, and the gauges. In the 1980's Rinkerbuilt dropped the 'built' from their name. I can fin 'Rinker' decals, but not...
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    How to remove the engine

    I've searched the forum and looked for videos, but so far I'm unsuccessful finding instructions on pulling a Mercruiser 3.0, 140 HP, inline 4 Cylinder. I have an old 1980 Rinkerbuilt that I'd like to work on this winter. Can anyone point me to tutorials on removing the engine? Thanks! Neil
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    Oil leak and bilge pump not working

    After recently purchasing our used boat, the bilge pump has stopped working. There is a fair amount of oil under the motor, so I think it's clogged with oil and gunk. I think there must be a seal leaking on the engine. That'll be my winter project. I did pick up some 25W40, and need to replace...
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    Looking for my first project boat

    I'd like to have a project boat to work on over the winter and am starting to look for one. This one caught my eye for example: http://lexington.craigslist.org/boa/3103267901.html But, I have hardly any experience. That doesn't scare me a bit though, I don't mind rolling up my sleeves and...
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    Need a prop for a Mercruiser 3.0

    During our most recent camping trip, we accidently dinged our prop on the launch ramp and messed up one of the blades. So, we're in the market for another one. I have a good old 1980 Rinkerbuilt bow runner with a GM inline 4 cylinder, 2.5L, 140HP and a sterdrive. Check my first posting for pics...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 with noisy valves

    I recently purchased a 1980 Rinkerbuilt with a Mercruiser 3.0, aka GM Straight 4 140 HP, aka the "Iron Duke". On our last trip to the lake the valves started being noisy so when we got home, I did my research and found this video: I did the valve adjustment with no problems and replaced the...
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    New engine noise

    This weekend we took our new (to us) 1980 Rinkerbuilt out for the first time. (Many thanks to this forum for helping me pick it out.) The first day and a half it ran great. But then, the engine started making a clanging noise in time and cadence with the RPM's. At about 50% or lower throttle, it...
  11. brewern

    Replacing a pin on an older model 90HP Evinrude

    I'm a newb to the boat scene and am looking to purchase this older used Aries: http://lexington.craigslist.org/boa/2963132073.html After exchanging emails with the owner, I understand it needs a new pin in the lower unit. With a manual and enough research, I think I can replace the pin, but...
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    Advice buying a used boat

    I'm thinking about buying my first boat, a 1986 Aires Bassboat for $1600. The trailer and boat are in good shape. The engine is a 90 HP Evinrude V4. It comes with a trolling motor. The floors have been redone, new carpet, new seats and it has a live well. The only problem is the lower unit needs...
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