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    Just can't start...?? (5hp 4 stroke)

    Bought a used Mercury 5hp 4 stroke Took it to the shop for a tune up and was told it "is one of the original Mercury 4-strokes"... (I now nothing about these...). Got it tuned up and was told it's ready to go (that was about 2 months ago - just didn't get a chance to fire it up before now !)...
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    Finding information on my mysterious Evinrude 4hp...

    Hello, Just bought a boat with an Evinrude 4hp motor. As displayed on sticker: Mod. No. CE4BRCCS SER. No. C 7227519 I have a few issues with it, but while searching the web, can't find anything relating to it. Google search with the model number only results in one link of a post on this...
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    1989 Force 85 - Mystery water pump troubles...???

    Hello, I am thinking about buying a used Bayliner with a 1989 Force 85 hp. Price is very good, but the mysterious water pump circulation problem worries me. I'd appreciate opinons on the possible problem. The guy hadn't run the boat in a few years. He put it in the water and started the...
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    1990 110 v4 Evinrude buying advice - please...

    Haven't had much luck with my 2-3 last posts, so hope I get some kind of response here... Would anyone have a clue what this package would be worth?? (very roughly, of course). http://www.usedottawa.com/classified-ad/9295789 Motor is a 1990, boat is an 1985. VRO has long been disconnected...
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    "Sizzler" boat buying advice please

    Thinking of buying this boat: http://www.usedottawa.com/classified-ad/9381239 Who makes these, anyway?? Anything in particular, I should look for?? Completely new to jet boats. Thanks for any advice... Marc P.
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    How to find / repair leak on aluminum boat

    Hi, I have an 1977 18' Starcarft bowrider boat with a leak. Any tips on finding the leak and what materials to use to patch the leak? Complete newbie in this department. Looked at the FAQ, but found nothing on this. Thanks for any info. Marc P.
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    engine not stopping

    I read the FAQ about an engine not starting.... but saw nothing about an engine not stopping...??? I just bought this 1976 Starcraft with OMC 2.5L Chevy engine. Was out on the water and wanted to turn the engine off but it did not stop when I turned the key to off. Once I was back at the...
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    79 Merc 70 hp - Hard to start

    My 79 70 Hp Merc has a hard time starting. Good thing I have a strong battery... It turns and turns, sometimes not starting on the first or second tries. After it's turned with the starter only for about 15-20 seconds... I stop, not to burn the starter. Sort of reminds me of an old Ford I...
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    1979 70 hp Merc - Rectifier blown... what now??

    Hi, Did not know what this thing was... only that it was clearly blown (melted plastic and wires around). I cross wired the battery and I've read that this will intantly kill this part. What does this part do?? Is it normal that my engine (1979 70 hp Merc) is still running, although takes a...
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    Working on an old FB boat... first time!!!

    I've just bought an older fibreglass boat. The former owner had started patching the rather rough fibreglass but had not sanded it down. Just wondering what type of sander I should use and, also, as there is a bit of fibreglass work still to be done on the boat (and I have ZERO experience in the...
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