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    2hp gas leak

    I have a 1984 2hp Johnson that I cleaned the carburetor and put a kit in it. After reassembling everything, I fired it up. It seems to run fine but now I have a gas leak from the carburetor. It seems to be coming out of the hole to the right of the top adjustment screw (see photo). At the back...
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    24'... or smaller?

    My wife and I have been thinking about buying a pontoon for some time now and hopefully, within the next few weeks, we'll be able to buy. We'll have about $6,000 to spend, so we we should be able to find something decent. My wife insists that it should be lake ready, but I don't have a problem...
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    Trailer electrical problems

    I'd appreciate some help. I can't seem to figure out how to get my trailer lights to work right. I installed new lights and wiring on an old trailer and wired in a 4-pole flat plug on my Chevy Lumina. The problem is that the tail and turn signals work fine on the trailer until I turn on the...
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    Prop for Sea King

    I'm considering buying a 1961 5hp Sea King listed on Craigslist in my area. However, it doesn't come with a prop. Are they easily obtainable and where do I find one? From what I've read, this particular year was made by Gale, so I assume a J/E prop would work... right? This is a non-running...
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    '81 20hp, is it a good one?

    I'm thinking about buying a 1981 20hp Mercury. Are there any problems with this year and size I should be concerned about? Will it be enough motor for a heavy aluminum 16' V-hull I'm renovating? I plan on putting in plywood floors and decks and a trolling motor on the bow. There will also be at...
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    81 20hp Merc

    I'm thinking about buying a 1981 20hp Mercury. Are there any problems with this year and size I should be concerned about? Will it be enough motor for a heavy aluminum 16' V-hull I'm renovating? I plan on putting in plywood floors and decks and a trolling motor on the bow. There will also be at...
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    Studebaker boat?

    Has anyone here ever heard of Studebaker boat? I have a lead on a Studebaker 14' aluminum fishing boat and would sure appreciate some feedback regarding quality, age, etc. I conducted a search of iboats but only found one reference and no info. I may go look at it this Saturday. Thanks.
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    BeeCraft transom repair

    Hello, first time poster here, although I?ve lurking for a while. I recently picked up a 1975 BeeCraft fiberglass trihull as a project boat. The price was right? free. It has a nice trailer under it and a 1973 Johnson 50. According to the former owner, the boat had been sitting for four years...
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