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    Drain Plug help?

    Hey guys, im restoring a 1972 Sidewinder boat. Finished stringer and almost done with ribs, adding knee braces and just replaced the transom... ODD QUESTION... My drain hole wasnt centered on the boat before? Kind of offset in the bilge well... I obviously have to drill a new hole for the...
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    Outboard Length measurement?

    Okay, i know there are different length legs on outboards.... From where is the measurement taken from? I just wanted to know what length is on mine and also what is the proper placement for a lower on a boat... IE what measurement to the horizontal line of the center of the prop..., or however...
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    MERC 115 Tower of Power?? Any cons?

    Hello, i have been looking for a used outboard for cheap.. Im doing a budget resto on an older ski boat. Anyhow, i currently have an 85 evinrude on it, but most people with these boats love running the merc 115 tower of power. I found one used (1975??) on a boat nearby and the guy has it for...
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    1971 85hp EVINRUDE - electric shift?

    I just purchased a boat that im restoring. I was hoping that i could get my hands on a larger used motor, but im unsure if i will or not. Anyhow, I currently have an 85 horse evinrude on it Model number is 85 0193A (has a stamping on the cowl that says starflight) I was unsure what year it was...
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    ILLINOIS boat title???? Trailer Title???? IL/Michigan Help me

    Hey guys, I know its the end of the season, but ive finally gotten some cash together to get a boat for the family. I was wanting something of a small sport boat for the four of us. Anyhow, i was really looking into something that i could work on over the winter, due to the fact im kind of one...
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    Short or Long???

    Still another newbie question, I was wanting to know what dictates the difference in short or long shaft outboards and what is the ideal length for whatever it is your using? Ive noticed that some people note in their ads that their outboard has been converted to "short shaft" which im assuming...
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    Interchanging Outboards Powerhead/Lower???

    I had a question for you guys to see if you could shed some light on my lack of knowledge. I am looking at purchasing a boat locally that has an older 85 evinrude that needs a little help. Trim isnt working properly (i dont have the boat yet, so diagnosing that problem hasnt begun yet) and i...
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    New to the St. Louis area

    Well, ive only lived in the St. Louis area for a little bit of time. Was wondering where the good spots to boat are? I know there is the Ozarks, but thats a haul for a little bit of boating. Ive also heard of Alton having some decent places too, but im not sure actually where they are. Let me...
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    New guy to the forum- St. Louis

    Hello, i have been using iboat online alot lately and didnt even notice that there was a quite populated forum. Just checking in to say hello. Im located near St. Louis on the IL side. Hope i can help out in anyway that i can to you guys and vice versa.
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