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  1. zippy83

    Trailer issues

    Hi All, I have noticed that my boat when trying to get it out of the water scrapes on the bottom frame of the trailer. I have tried lowering the trailer into the water where the trailer bunks only peek out of the water, I have tried where the tips are out 3" I have tried with it out 1" but...
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    Hull Cleaner

    Re: Hull Cleaner So here is what I got from a local marine shop... BEFORE..... AFTER..... All I had to do is add 1/4 of water to the mix, make sure the outside temperature is between 50F - 80F and make sure not to use this product in direct sunlight. I applied it to a dry surface and...
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    Hull Cleaner

    Fellow Boaters, I have head this question before and I was told to use Oxalic Acid also knows as Wood Bleach on my 16ft aluminum boat, however I am not able to find that acid anywhere. I looked at Lowes, Home Depot, Ace, Menards, no one knows what I am talking about.. I searched google but all...
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    Outboard Trim

    Hello All, My older outboard does not have an automatic up/down trim so I have to trim it manually. I have been playing with the settings for a while now and have come to the conclusion that I get the best preformace out of it is by trimming it high (please se picture) however in tight turns I...
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    Bow Stop Bracket

    Re: Bow Stop Bracket You are 100% right it is a little low, but I cant adjust it it is as far as it will go. The last 3 to 4" are the toughest. What I do at that point is go back into my car and back the trailer down slowley and carefully, then go out and crank it up and then get the damn thing...
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    Bow Stop Bracket

    Re: Bow Stop Bracket Even MAPP Gass wasnt enough to get this heated to the right temperature, luckly it heated enough so that I was able to use a large hammer to get it right.
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    Two Stroke Trolling

    Hi All, Is it true that you shouldnt be trolling with a two stroke engine? I have an older 1973 50HP Mercury Thunderbolt (in great running condition) and the mechanic I took it to for service once told me that troling with a two stroke engine is not a good thing for the motor. I forgot what the...
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    Bow Stop Bracket

    Hello, I have a 1995 Lowe boat trailer and I need some advice on the bow stop bracket. Over the years it has slightly bent so I am having issues guiding the boat onto the bow stop. I have attached a picture of the part. I would like to know how can I go about straightening that peace, I would...
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    boat cleaner

    Hello, Over the years the bottom of my boat has started to stain from the muddy water. Being a white finish it's clearly visible. The previous owners didn't wipe it off after use... so is there anything I can get to reduce the yellow stains? Thanks Zip
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    Outboard Oil ratio Question

    Hi All, I have an 2 stroke 50HP outboard that uses 50:1 ratio. I am planning in the coming weeks a bigger fishing trip and have a question about how much 2 Stroke oil I should put in 5 Gallons. I have a 12 gallon tank but the 5 Gallons are just for in case I start running low. The chart says...
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    steering wheel grease

    Re: steering wheel grease Here is a picture of how it looks now
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    steering wheel grease

    Hello All, I was was wondering how I could go about and grease my steering wheel cable? It seems a litle dry. What type of grease would I need to use and where/how would I go about applying that? Thank you Zipp
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    Choke?

    Fellow Boaters, I think I have asked this question already but can?t seem to find the old post. When I want to turn on my outboard (74 Merc 50HP 2 stroke) I can do it differently in two ways. 1. when cold just push up the idle throttle 3/4 of the way up and turn the key, engine should turn on...
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    Can I use 2 cycle synthetic blend

    Hi all. So far I have been using regular 2 cycle but cant find it anywhere to buy last minute. All I can find is syntetic blend. The problem is that I topped off the tank so now i need to add oil to the 3 extra gallons but have used the regural oil prior to this. Can I mix it? Attached is...
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    Repainting the gas tank

    This Gas tank has seen better days. It works good but when full it leaks a bit from the top where the fuel hose gets plugged in. Also the gauge doesn't work. Nothing that bothers me. I was wondering if it would be safe to sand it out and re-paint the tank with fresh coat of paint? Thanks Zipp
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    Outboard Preformance Issues

    Hello All, Just had some time to get out and try the boat out. Everything seems fine until the afternoon. On my way back when I fired up the outboard and wanted to accelorate the outboard would turn off. When it turned off I heard some noise come from it almost like there were some lose bolts...
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    Draining the carbs

    In one of my previous threads many of you mentioned to clean/drain the carbs. Is this something I can do myself or do I need to take it in to the mechaninc? Engine is 74 Merc 50HP. I'd like to learn as much as posible myself. I did some research online but I get mostly car stuff. Thanks Zipp
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    Good Gas vs Bad Gass

    HI all, All my outboard answers include the word "use good gass" Where do I find good gass? I live in St Louis MO and almost every Gass Station I fill up (Shell, 66 Phillips, and QT) claim they have good gass. I asked about ethenol and they said they dont use it in their fuel. I also cant find...
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    Proper use of manual choke

    Ok I think I have asked every possible question that can be asked on outboards, except for this one. I was told when the engine is cold to pull up the choke and turn the engine on, keep cranking until it turns on. keep the choke on for a while until engine is stable. Other guy told me to keep...
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    Running the Outboard

    Hello, Lets say you are busy and cant make it out for the next 6-7 months due to young family and a new job. Should one be taking the boat put of the garage and run it for like 15 min with ear muffs on? I have a buddy that rearly takes his boat out, and when he does he has all kinds of...
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