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    lifting a boat to change bunks

    I have a 1991bayliner rendezvous. The bunks are rote. What is the best way to lift a boat a couple inches. It is a cat hull.
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    1991 force 150 hp WOT

    What should the WOT be on a 1991 150 hp.
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    What's the best older outboard??

    I have a 1989 24ft pontoon. It has a 1999 johnson 35hp. I have been told this motor is very unreliable. And since I have owned it I have been towed twice. I would like to find something around 50hp. Just want to know best years of motors to look at, and brand. Thanks
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    1999 Johnson 35hp temp guage

    Is there a way to install a temp guage on a 1999 Johnson 35 hp.
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    1999 Johnson 35 hp problems

    My 99 Johnson 35 hp keeps having problems. Yesterday I went out got it off the trailer and it started up great ran it across the lake and anchored. When we went to go it started stuttering. After it sat for a little bit it would start up but would not stay running. Hear is a list of what has...
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    Help figuring out this motor

    My sister got this motor with a little flat bottom boat. I'm trying to figure out what it is. Also is it 2 stroke. Thanks
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    1999 Johnson EE manual section 9

    I was wondering if anyone has a PDF copy of section 9 of the 1999 EE. I have the factory manual but the section 9 is missing.
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    1989 24' suncruiser pontoon 1999 35 hp Johnson prop question

    I have a 3 blade prop that is slipping. Wondering about going with a 4 blade prop. My current prop is 10" with a 13" pitch 3 blade. It is running at 5500 rpm wot. Which is right within where it should be. Wondering what would be the correct pitch in a 4 blade. Also what would I lose in speed. I...
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    1989 24' suncruiser pontoon with 35 hp johnson prop question

    I have a 3 blade prop that is slipping. Wondering about going with a 4 blade prop. My current prop is 10" with a 13" pitch 3 blade. It is running at 5500 rpm wot. Which is right within where it should be. Wondering what would be the correct pitch in a 4 blade. Also what would I lose in speed. I...
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    Pontoon trailer project

    Well I have been working on getting a trailer modified to fit a pontoon. I bought the trailer frame and added the brackets needed to hold the pontoon. We brought the pontoon home about three weeks ago. I have been working on the trailer for two weeks. Hoping to have the pontoon on the trailer...
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    First time in the water with the boat couple of questions

    First off. Boat is a 1981 searay v197. 3.8L 800 stringer drive Question 1. If I put the boat in reverse and rev it up a little the drive comes up into trailer position. Not sure if that is normal with these drives. Question 2. WOT 3500 rpm 32 mph. 19 pitch prop. 2 adults 4 small kids. What...
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    1981 omc stringer 800 tilt clutch

    I have a 1981 omc stringer 800 behind a 3.8l. The tilt was not working well. I pulled the cap of and found there was no oil just water. The water was clear and not rusty(which I was surprised). I found a bad spot in the gasket. I ordered a new gasket and o-ring. My question is should I spray...
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    Boat badges

    What do you guys think of my sea ray badges I made
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    Sea ray badges

    Thought I would show off my new badges I made
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    1981 OMC 3.8L V6 Carb and intake question

    I just bought a boat with a 3.8L OMC mortor in it. I found a crack in the outside of the starboard manifold so I have to replace that. I found a guy locally that is parting out a 1984 boat. I am going to go look at the manifolds he has. My Question is he has a intake and 4 bbr carb for 50...
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    Winterizing a 1981 omc 3.8 and omc stringer 800

    I have a new to me boat that I need to winterize. I need to find the locations of all the drain points. I have only ever owned mercruisers. Anything special with the omc I should know about. I downloaded the manual in the adults only section, but it was very vague about locations. This is in a...
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    1979 5.7 mercruiser bad vibration when running

    Ok so for starters this is a 1979 slickcraft. When I bought to boat it had no motor in it. The motor I have is out of a 1979 truck. It came with the external pars of the motor, such as manafolds, intake, carb, mounts, flywheel, etc. I got everything hooked up on th motor. The outdrive is off of...
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    mechanical fuel pump hook up

    Ok, I'm getting close to having everything hooked up on my motor. I have a 1979 mercruiser 260 with a quadrajet carb and a what looks close to the airtex fuel pump. Keep in mind whenni gotnthe boat there was no motor just the external parts. On the fuel pump there is the sight tube fitting, one...
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    Running without the outdrive installed

    I have a 1979 mercruiser 260. Is there any problem with starting the engine without the outdrive if I can hook a hose up to the water inlet. Is there any risk of running it like this.
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    Wire harness bracket location

    Okay fellas I am working on my 1979 slickcraft with a mercruiser 260. When I bought the boat it had no engine in it. All that it had was the external marine parts. I have gotten most everything mounted with the help of you. My next question is I can't find what the location is for the wire...
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