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    Need KeelGuard but have Roll-on Trailer

    I recently found out I am the type of guy that needs a keel guard on my 19' fiberglass V-Hull. After reading the keel guard product description I see that the guard should not lay on my rollers. There is really only one roller it would be laying on (forward most roller) and I'm wondering if...
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    Engine Controls Question

    I have an 1983 rebuilt Evinrude 140 (10 hours) with Controls and cables that are probably about 20-30 years old. The engine turns over perfectly every time, the reverse and neutral works great, but the FWD starts getting really hard to push about half way down. I literaly have to put some wait...
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    140 TRL Evinrude Compression

    I'm new with motors in general. Never done a compression check. Is there a Compression 101 thread on here somewhere. I am looking at a rebuilt 140hp Evinrude with (what he says) has 10 hours on it. Everything looks rebuilt and new. What should the compression be? I've read and it sounds...
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    Anyone from Chesepeake Bay area VA

    Can't wait to get out on the water as soon as the boats fixed up. There is so much water and fishing around here I don't know where to start. I'm new to the area and have a 19ft deepV with a 140hp Evenr. Any ideas on where to start fishing and boating? I hear the Stripers are awsome, but I'm...
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    Should steering require two hands

    I'm cleaning up my used boat I just bought and noticed that the steering is a little hard. I realize that it's not suppose to have power steering or anything, but I do get a little bit of a workout when turning the steering wheel. Other than the test run I havn't taken it out so the only time...
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    Evenrude Trim Wires

    I bought a used boat with a great rebuilt motor, however the guy never hooked up the tilt/trim wires like he was suppose to. I have an Evenrude E140TRL 2 Stroke and has a group of two wires coming out of the motor (blue, and green). Coming out of my controls are three wires, (black, green and...
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