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    Trim sender

    Years back when I had my I/O, I replaced the trim sender a couple times, then realized they did not last very long. Learned to go by the feel of the boat and stopped wasting money to replace a gage that will soon go bad again !
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    The End

    Looong slooow wait for next spring !!
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    Mid1980's Mercury 2cyl 35hp Spark Plug Question

    This is interesting as I am not familiar with the auto blend system. Had experience with the OMC vro oil system and my current Merc has the built-in oil injection system that works great.
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    Johnson 50 2stroke Starting issue

    Your not understanding how an outboard works. Whether the prop turns in gear or not has nothing to do with an engine issue. You ask for help, why not follow the recommendations to find your problem. ?
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    1992 mercruiser 3.0 idle issues

    Are you making adjustments on the carb while in the water and underway? Carb won't adjust properly on muffs or in a tank. Spray some carb cleaner around intake gaskets to check for leaks. Try another compression gage, your numbers are way high.
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    Need help starting upa 1987 Glassport 16'5" Bowrider

    Pics will also help, especially of the motor and controls.
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    50HP fuel connector - where to buy?

    I always use OEM parts for my outboards. Aftermarket especially Chinieusm made parts typically don't work well. Leaking fuel on my boat is not something I want to experience. If 45 bucks is to much then a boat might not be a good hobby for you. Nothing about a boat is cheap, if you want it...
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    Johnson 50 2stroke Starting issue

    Without plugs, it should be easy to turn the flywheel....if you can't, then you have an engine issue... Did someone forget to mix oil in the fuel ?
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    Wobble roller placement

    What is the max capacity on that trailer ? Being a single axle, makes me wonder if the trailer can safely carry that load. I am one that goes a little overboard, with that said, I would want more rollers under that hull to support the boat providing the trailer is built to handle that load.
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    2003 StarCraft C Star 160

    Most glass boats are good for 15-20 years before major overhaul is needed. Of course how it was stored and maintained means everything !! Due to the age, a test for rotten structure wood is needed. The skeleton of this boat is made from wood and needs tested to be sure it isn't rotted...
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    Help Identifying this hull

    If it is an aluminum hull you have a chance of repairing it, if it were a glass hull, I would run away ! Does look like a Lone Star to me as well.
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    Prop Shear Pin Needed

    Yep, what n I was a young lad, money was scarce, so I made many sheer pins from anything brass I could slip thru the hole in the prop shaft. Hack saw to length....made a bunch that way...
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    Transom help

    You have holes eaten thru the transom, high probability that there is more corrosion in hidden places. Why gamble with you life and those that may ride along. If the aluminum is corroded then it is weak. Over my 60 plus years of boating, I don't have enough fingers to count all of the new...
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    Water in my lenses

    Salt water changes everything....my results have always been in fresh water. I did move to sealed LED years ago, no issues, no burned out bulbs and far brighter. As far as the posters lights, there probably is a small hole some where, typically where the wire comes in...those little seals fail...
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    Water in my lenses

    Up until I went with LED lights, my old trailer lights were open on the bottom, when backed into water it trapped the air inside so no water would enter. Don't remember the brand but they were old. Square housing with an open bottom, worked great for many years, but over those years things...
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    2006 40hpELPTO 2 stroke, is some white smoke normal?

    Does make some sense, I can say I have never experienced any of those issues, but I have good muffs, no Chinesium models...
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    99 Bayliner Trophy 22 foot top speed

    Yes it is, but poster is running about twice the hp ! The Islanders weighs around 2300 lbs plus gear. Still sounds slow for a V6 engine....
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    Transom help

    The only one I can think of is to wear life jackets at all times and only use a small motor and don't go out further than you can swim back in !! Not a safe situation at all !
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    2003 StarCraft C Star 160

    There aluminum hull boats are great if properly maintained....owned a few over the years....
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    Dies in gear

    Your rebuild kit should have all the specs for carb setup...once up and running all carb adjustments are made in the water while underway ! On muffs or in a tub means nothing.
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