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    Automatic bilge pump brands using non-mechanical sensing?

    I have always used mechanical switches on bilge pumps with no issues in over 30 years. My last boat had Sahara pumps with built in float switches and they worked perfect for the 6 years I used them
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    RPM Too High?

    On my small boat, I typically prop it to run 100-200 rpm over when alone with a light load....I do watch my tach !! This works better when I have passengers or extra weight. Have done this to all my boats and get better performance overall. Over propping and lugging under load can cause other...
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    Automatic bilge pump brands using non-mechanical sensing?

    The auto sensing units use far more battery power than a mechanical switch powered pump. If your battery goes dead in a week or two, perhaps you should control how much water is getting in to start with....
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    E10 and old 2-stroke engines?

    If plastic, your good to go....
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    Bunk lag bolts

    I hear ya, when my brain is working right, I remember to smear a little anti sieze on the threads to prevent that but have forgotten on ocassion. Gues that isvwhy they make cutoff wheels.
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    1995 40 HP trigger removal?

    That is why no one recomends the aftermarket manuals! Factory service manuals often give the tips and tricks to make the job easier...If I buy something new, I order the manual, but if used, I often find a used factory manual on Ebay.. No idea why the type went bold !!
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    Bildge Pump

    I hear ya....my Sylvan is almost the same !! Often wondered what I would do if it needed replaced. Thankfully mine works good and never gets used, only tested on ocassion. Wish I had better info for you, if you figure it out let me know !! Just like cars, easy to put together at the factory...
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    1974 Chieftain 25 "Adventurer" Restoration

    Looking forward to your project, lots of work so do it right and you will have a real collectors item !! Cool boat!
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    What reason causes the engine milky oil?

    Proper maintenence would have been much less expensive, but many boats owners have learned that lesson the hard way...
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    99 Merc 90hp

    Does this post make sense to anyone ??
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    E10 and old 2-stroke engines?

    The 90's model will already be set up for E10 fuels, the eighties models should have fuel hoses changed over, but in reality, they should have been changed years back because fuel lines are only good for about ten years. So if the hoses were changed at that interval they would/ should be E10...
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    E10 and old 2-stroke engines?

    I would never use a fiberglass fuel tank on anything, fiberglass is way to unstable when in contact with other chemicals. Plastic would be a far safer choice in my opinion...
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    1966 Larson below deck repairs

    I hope you realize you have a ton of work ahead of you !! I would venture to guess at least a year and several thousand dollars and after your done, it wont be worth ( in dollars) what you put into it !! It will be a labor of love only.... Not trying to burst your bubble, just a small reality...
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    Question about tow rope

    Back in the day when my kids were tubing, yea thats been a while, each tube or riding toy had its own method of attatching, but not sure about todays toys.
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    Bunk lag bolts

    Absolutely right but if covered with carpet as most are they will be fine. I typically overtighten the nuts which draws the head well below the surface. Shoukd have mentioned that, thanks...
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    1973 65hp starting question

    If the motor has not run in a while, you may have some stuck rings, try flushing cylinders with ring free and see if it helps/ hurts your compression numbers..
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    Question about tow rope

    Just a guess here, but probably thicker due to the splice to create the loop being stronger near the boat connection.
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    Bunk lag bolts

    I always used carriage bolts with the round head then nuts and washers on the bottom. Carpet keeps the heads away from your hull, had way to many lag bolts pull out or fall out but never lost a carriage bolt in my 50 plus years of towing.
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    E10 and old 2-stroke engines?

    Been using E 10 since it came out, there were many warnings about having alchol compliant hoses and gaskets and give old fuel systems a thorough cleaning before switching to E10 fuels. If those warningS were followed you wont have any issues !! My neighbor has numerous old cars from the...
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    yamaha 2hp 2-stroke idles fine but dies at higher revs

    If the engine is running, then adjust until it runs its best. If motor is not staying running, they typically start about 1 1/2 - 2 turns out as a starting point
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