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  1. matt167

    Beginner Buying Used Question Re. Sea Trials

    Over a certain value it becomes like buying a house. Inspections, negotiations ect… if you’re getting something cheap. You basically have to assume some risk.
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    1980 14 ft Mirrocraft 4 stroke repower

    I run a Suzuki DF25A on a StarCraft holiday 14. Very similar boat and it’s fine. I had 40hp big twin on it. That was fine too
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    Mini Excavators

    A mini ex for clearing or improving a road isn’t really the best tool for the job. I think a mini can generally dig 10’ down max but it’s limited for gravel spreading and such. A SCUT or CUT tractor with a loader and a backhoe would be more versatile. Skid steer would be a possibility as well...
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    1984 omc gm 3.0l engine running rough?

    If I we’re buying it, that little hiccup wouldn’t bother me, knowing that with a compression test I could verify it mechanically.. yes it’s a little rough but not bad
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    What hp 4 stroke should I look at to replace a 1985 evinrude 20 hp 2 stroke. 14 ft crestliner muskie aluminum boat

    Fwiw the 30hp and 35hp are the same. It’s a crank vs prop rating that changed in 1986 if I remember right. You could do 25hp with just the carb I think
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    What hp 4 stroke should I look at to replace a 1985 evinrude 20 hp 2 stroke. 14 ft crestliner muskie aluminum boat

    Couple years ago when I looked into it, it was just a couple hundred in parts to go from 20-35hp
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    Jetski junkyards?

    Just look for a junked up Sea Doo speedster or other 2 engine jet boat. They’re cheap to buy needing interior and such. That way you also get steering and controls. The old sea doos used the same engine and pumps as their jet skis did
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    Boat Disposal

    I have done it. Memory serves me it’s form VD-119 but just going to the Vermont DMV site gives you the information. I know you have to send the forms, credit card info or a check and bill of sale to the Montpelier office. But it’s pretty easy
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    Boat Disposal

    Broadway titles uses the Vermont loophole. You can file the paperwork yourself by mail. Their DMV takes care of boats so it’ll work
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    Boat Disposal

    Vermont is an easy way to get a usable title if your state will accept it.. Vermont transfers anything 15 years or older on a BOS and they allow out of state residents to file. It might be worth it so that you can re sale the boat
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    How to replace a clutch in a 2.3 hp Honda outboard.

    The BF 2.3 basically uses a weed whacker clutch. Very similar to the Hangkai 3.5 water cooled motors. You need to pull the power head off I think to get to the clutch. The Honda 2.3 does not have great reviews
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    Leak in Hull (found). Would like guidance to repair

    Given the age of the boat. The failure is likely due to structural wood rot
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    How should I go about painting/restoring these two sterndrives ?

    Rust oleum has a grey that will match OMC drive grey close enough. It’s one of their professional ( silver can ) line of paints. Majic hardener and reducer mixes with it as. It’s all alkyd enamel…. TSC where you can get the majic paint stuff also sells zinc chromate I think
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    Getting a Generator,which brand??

    Yup champion is basically same as Harbor Freight. The engines are basically clones of Honda GX series engines. Dead reliable.
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    Embarrassing question

    Engine won’t even run with 50 PSI. Cylinders die around 75-80 psi where they fail to light up… that kit will work and there is a good chance it may be okay
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    Furst boat and first restoration project, have some questions.

    If you’re getting 14 mph out of that. You’re not firing both cylinders. Your number one should be putting in the required safety items including PFDs. And then get the engine sorted before you worry about anything else.
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    Getting a Generator,which brand??

    In all actuality harbor freight predator generator would be what I would personally buy, and the biggest one they make. Most generators are now made in china with Honda clone engines anyway. The small generacs are this way I know… the generator I have is a Briggs and Stratton 6500 and it has a...
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    What hp 4 stroke should I look at to replace a 1985 evinrude 20 hp 2 stroke. 14 ft crestliner muskie aluminum boat

    Suzuki are the lightest for their hp. I’d get a DF25A or DF30. Same motor different ecu and 25hp is restricted. Small Mercury is just a black Tohatsu
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    2001 4.3 vortec oil is milky

    The good thing is you can buy a late model S10 engine for a replacement. And change a few things
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    Does E3 make marine plugs?

    NGK and Bosch have jumped in making double and quad electrode plugs, but they are for manufacture specific requests. I think like BMW and VW and are platinum iridium. E3 in itself is a cheap plug with 3 electrodes.
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