It’s not that uncommon on a motor of that age. Unburnt fuel and oil makes it way out the exhaust.
Any pic of the slick to see how much your talking about?
Glad you found the pups. Mine refuses to get off the couch so I have no worries.
I was thinking a hunting group or forum as well.
Probably be a good place to start anyway.
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I vote for poor quality materials and fuel.
Things just aren’t what they used to be.
Every company is looking to save a few bucks at the consumers cost.
Yea the super glue and baking soda is an amazing thing. I use it all the time for wood repair. I even did it in layers once and drilled and tapped and its still holding up years later.
Yes it would be on the controls or somewhere on the helm. Usually a red in color with a black connector. I had to ask as they sometimes get stepped on or bumped into and come off.
No lanyard no spark.
I rarely ever mess with the lead shot either. I believe they are only there to fill ports that were made in the milling process and don’t really hold any debris. I had a hard time find those little bb’s once and ended up making my own by melting lead through a bronze screen and letting them drop...
If we’re me I would look for a long shaft so you’re not having to hang over the stern so much to operate it. The adjustable kicker mount should provide enough set back to pass behind your trim tabs.
Jmo
