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    Gas tank access panel

    I glassed the entire floor in also. I put deckplates where the sender and hoses are. In my lifetime I won't have to get in there anyway.
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    lights not working on small trailer

    You will have a power wire to go to each light. The ground will be one of the bolts that attach each light to the frame. Make sure they are clean and shiney. Here is a diagram to help.
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    lights not working on small trailer

    Start by checking the grounds at each light, and at the tounge where the white wire attaches to the frame. I always tap into that white wire, run it to each light individually. Less problems with a bad ground. from there you will check each bulb connection and put dialectric grease on each one.
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    Losing Power - After two hours

    At this point It wouldn't hurt to have the carb rebuilt. Many mechanics are afraid to touch a carb as they are complicated. I myself have no problem rebuilding them. The only thing that will happen if you do is get rid of doubt that is the issue. Checking the manifolds is also a good idea.
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    First boat is it worth it?

    :unsure:
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    First boat is it worth it?

    Them four hotties would cost you more than that boat.... Just sayin'
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    What do I have?

    Don't know but I'll follow along just to find out. Looks like a nice ride when fixed up.
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    Transom Leak Help

    So what it the problem?
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    Outboard Lock Recommendations?

    Yup, At my friends lake someone went out at night and took 4-5 motors right off the boats. They untied them from the docks and took them out in the lake and did their work. One was cut through the transom with a chainsaw, nobody heard a thing. The chainsaw one was sunk.
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    Water leaking into bilge

    Yup, been there done that. I have a used boat for several years now, when I got it it had a leak. I replaced all the bellows and related stuff, Put her in and still had the same leak. Yup, it was the trim block gasket. At least now I know everything is safe.
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    Ideas for balancing 12' Fiberglass Boat

    Fill that middle swat locker with water. Easy to fill , easy to remove.
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    Bad day on the water - NEED ADVICE!!

    As long as you are in there, May as well replace the bellows, lower shift cable, gimble bearing and trim pucks.
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    Bad day on the water - NEED ADVICE!!

    Yes replace all of it. Seen this before, you are taking 50/50 chance of paying for the labor twice.
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    1986 Mercruiser 3.0L

    Check the anti-syphon valve at the tank/fuel pick up line. Sometimes they get debries in them restricting flow.
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    Deck gas filler cap

    How about a pic of the cap? Most take a 1-1/2" hose from the filler to the tank. Any replacement of the whole unit is probably the way to go.
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    replacing water intake hose and found this:

    You can get at that without removing the gimble most times. You may have to remove the steering ram and such to get at it. Unless the motor is stuffed in a really tight spot.
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    Boat ID

    Reguardless what it is.... I'd float it and see if it leaks. If not it can be saved. lol.
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    Fuel contamination in my brand new pontoon

    You have 99% water in that jar, 1% fuel. And old crappy fuel at that.
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    Lost key, can I temporarily bypass ignition switch?

    B=Battery, jump to I=Ignition, Then jump to S=Start. Or just go to a local parts store and get a new switch.
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    Marquis Mystery

    Got the parts boat free, It is drivable and runs. But the hull is very close to not being safe. Rotted. The Other larson $200.00 I rebuilt the hull. The chap was $300.00 and is fairly solid, I call it my beater boat. Them three are all runners. Parts galore. Also got a 1983 Sylvian, 21 ft for...
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