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    Battery Died

    Why only one battery ?? Many opt for dual batteries in bigger boats, even my 16' alum has two batteries the engine has acess to. Have your battery tested, free most places...check alternator output, the make corrections on your findings.
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    Evinrude 60hp - 3 Blade vs 4 Blade Prop Pitch

    How did you decide on the pitch of this 4 blade ??
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    73 Eska 4.5 wont get WOT

    Weight can be critical in a small boat !! The tan plug would indicate a lean condition, normally more of a chocolate/ dark gray is better. Time for a carb overhaul?
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    Water

    Never saw water comming from that area before !! Especially that much...
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    1983 Merc 50hp is chugging after a minute of running.

    Did you do a proper sync on the carbs ??
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    Pontoon boat faucet, how do they work?

    Previous owner may have altered the system to use lake water, but originally there should be a fresh water tank with a 12 v pressure pump.
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    engine swap need to find right prop

    My, that has certainly changed since I last tinkered with them....
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    Can you spray paint a prop?

    Wow....your lucky it doesn't cause internal abrasion, had no idea... I bet if you water ski, your body will get sandblasted !!
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    Can you spray paint a prop?

    You folks must have some very abrasive water...here on Lake Erie, I use Krylon gloss black on my Merc prop and skag without issues. Last touched up last July, have run a couple dozen trips with an average of 15-30 miles each trip... Still looks like the day it was painted !! The Krylon is a...
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    Random

    I am curuous as to why no car seats ?? You see mothers with younguns sitting on there laps !! I would get a ticket...how are they safer in a buggy ??
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    Trim pump short questions

    Thanks for the update, will be doing a lot of testing before heading out in big water. And thanks for pointing out some places to look !! So far, no signs of anything, everything looks brand new, but will continue looking !
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    2018 Mercury 60hp EFI Fixed!

    Thanks for posting your solution to your issue !!
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    engine swap need to find right prop

    They are turning diesel engines at 4400 rpm ???
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    1992 Sylvan VFC 17

    The mfgrs use whatever is availiable when the boat was made, they dont make their own...good luck, you may consider doing them all if you want them to match !! I also have a 92 Sylvan but so far my hatch covers are still in good shape..
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    Can you spray paint a prop?

    If they want to break into my barn and steal it....go ahead, you will only try once !!
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    Can you spray paint a prop?

    Guess that is my point, just use a rattle can then when it wears off, easy to touch it up !! I usually get a couple years out of a rattle can paint job. Then again I boat in deeper water, no sand bars to run across, no rocks to run into....
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    Carburetor clean versus carburetor rebuild

    If you are a gambler, then go for it !!! My time is valuable to me anyway, I hate doing things over, but for some, doing things over and over is not a problem...
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    Bayliner floor replacement

    I woukd still do some serious testing on the wood structure under that floor. Glass boats start at the very bottom when rot takes hold. No sense doing all that work then have to do it over !!!! If the floor is not soft, why cut it out ??
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    2003 Sunesta 210 - can’t access fresh water pump

    Just like autos, they are not designed for the repaiman after the fact. Easy assembly is the only requirement !
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    Can you spray paint a prop?

    I only use aluminum props and have used Krylon spray paint for years with no issues. Dries fast and easy to recoat when needed. Quick, simple, cheap and looks great !!
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