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    1966 Boston whaler 13’ sport

    You would want to take some time to weigh the boat.------Not uncommon for old whalers to be full of waterlogged foam.
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    Old Grumman pontoon engine issue

    Looked up the part # to determine that you do not have a 70 HP motor / powerhead.
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    Old Grumman pontoon engine issue

    The 70 HP models have orange wires from the CDI unit.-----The 55 and 60 HP motors have the blue wire.----When you post the wrong information how can you expect correct answers !
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    Old Grumman pontoon engine issue

    No that is not a ground.-----The orange wire from the CDI / amplifier goes there !----The metal strap is the ground.----And I do not believe you have a 70 HP motor either.-----Perhaps a 1968 / 69 model 55 HP or a 1970 / 71 model 60 HP.
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    Just bought this Snowblower ,Good,bad ??

    The rubber friction disc drives the wheels and not the auger.----I do not believe the friction disc can even drive the auger.----Too much load and that disc would slip.-----Old and simple drive concept that was on the Ariens machines 50 years ago.
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    FUTURE of TWIN Gas / diesel engines in boat , who can afford fill ups

    Heard on the marine radio 15 years ago , same trip I think.------" Joe I found some gas at $1.10 / liter.-------You know for the last 3 weeks we haven't needed 2 motel rooms each night.---This boating is affordable "
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    Inboard Bent Strut And Cant Get Shaft Coupling Off

    Just use google-----dahmer marine struts-----I think you can find replacements.----Likely need new struts , props and shafts.----Not hard to get this stuff in my opinion.
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    FUTURE of TWIN Gas / diesel engines in boat , who can afford fill ups

    About 15 years ago I stopped at a marina for fuel.----Diesel for the 38' sailboat I was delivering was $35.----A 43' powerboat pulled in for fuel.----Nearly $700 for them.----One of the crew was not steady on his feet after a day on the water.------Talked to the owner and he said.-----" We keep...
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    Purchasing a 1971 23' Winner, no engine, great shape...

    Post #5 indicates that engine might not be original.-------If you are not worried about the hrs and materials that might go into this project than go for it.-----A 40 HP outboard would also move it for cruising.----Many folks cruise 100's of miles every year on sailboats that are in the 6 mile...
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    In the water over the winter

    Many boats in Ontario stay in the water all winter.------But you have to make sure that the ice eaters / bubbler are checked on a regular basis.-----Or equip these things with alarms.
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    Exhaust fumes coming out thermostat housing

    The impeller blocks water flow to the motor when it is not turning !-------And cooling water is discharged to the exhaust when motor is running.-----If there is no water in the engine the exhaust will come out the thermostat hole if that is open.
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    Idling

    Started an outboard motor the other day.-----Fuel was 3 years old.----Started on the second pull.----I would not consider that to be a " hard to start " issue.
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    throttle and shifter problems. I have a 2001 Bayliner Ciera 2655 . She's starts and the engine revering great but not engaging in forward or reverse

    Read the manual-----Or consult with friendly boat shop on how to operate this boat.
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    In the water over the winter

    If there is power at your dock then those " ice eaters " will work.----Can be switched on should ice start to form.-----Folks use them all the time in much colder climates.-----Or compressed air bubblers work too.-----The warm water is at the bottom and these items bring warm water to the surface.
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    Call----evinrudeparts.ca----They might refer you to a supply.
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    Contact----evinrudeparts.ca----A new crank is available now for a mere $235 as the factory wants to clear them out.------Used to be around $1500 or more.
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    Evinrude 115Hp V4 Project Rebuild / Repowering a Fourwinns Fling Turbo jet boat

    No surprise to me.---I would not be using that crank and rods.----Your opinion may differ.
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    Water Pump not Working?

    Correct.----Pull it apart and check the pump impeller.-----Still too many folks who think you can run these things dry.
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    81 Johnson 7.5 driveshaft stuck

    ???----Many older motors suffer from this as well !----They installed an 0-ring at the top to keep water out and grease in.----And later models also used a seal arrangement.-----But the novices and club fisted mechanics often mess up good design. ----I am working on 3 motors like that .---No...
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    Block sealant...in a raw water system

    Have you checked this block for internal cracks ???----I am not sure how that block behaves when frozen.------But you have to investigate.
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