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    Large crack in Bow of boat!

    After a long winter, I went to my camp to check on things. Sure enough when I looked at my boat I found that the stand had broken in two. Then I see the boat was resting up against the post of the stand and there was a huge crack. The crack is about 1 ft in length, 6" in height, and about 4"...
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    1970's fiberglass boat, late 90's 50 hp outboard, need help with steering

    My boat currently has cable pulley steering and im looking at purchasing a newer 50 hp for my boat. My only problem is the steering, what are my options to upgrading my steering? Current owner of motor says "remote steering'
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    opinion on a 1998 55hp Mariner Marathon?/

    Looking at purchasing a 55 hp mariner, two smoker. Looking to get some feedback, see if they have a weak history or common problems. Any points to look at when I go check it out? thanks Chris
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    new driveshaft came but 3/4" to short!

    Ok, so I finally get my new driveshaft in for my 73 evinrude 40Hp. It looks identical only its 3/4" to short. When the motor is upside down everything works perfect but when its flipped up right the drive shaft is dropping out of the crank. Any Evinrude guys out there that would know what...
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    14 ft fiberglass boat, will it hold a 75hp V4 evinrude

    I broke my motor which is a 40hp evinrude 1973, and found a great deal on a 75hp. I'm wondering if my boat will hold a 75hp v4 and be able to plane nicely? My boat is heavy for a 14ft boat, it held the 40hp excellent. Picture of my boat What do you guys think?
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    1973 40hp evinrude driveshaft help

    I've been trying for a couple of days to get the driveshaft out of the top end. What connects the driveshaft to the crankshaft? There must be something holding it in there because I cant get it out. Any help would be greatlyy appreciated
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    1973-74 40hp evinrude driveshaft removal

    I was out for a boat ride, motor was working excellent until I was driving then it just kicked out of gear. I thought something was wrong in the lower unit. I took it a part today to discover the drive shaft broke off in the lower unit right above the splines. Is there a way of removing it...
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    1973-74 40hp evinrude, no gears HELP!

    Hi Guys, I've used my motor about 10 times this season and its worked excellent until yesterday. I was running wide open then all of a sudden the motor went into neutral. Now I can hear the transmission going into gear but the propeller still spins freely. Could it be a keyway or shift dog...
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    Prop Help, 73 40hp Evinrude

    Looking for a new prop and am wondering if a different pitch or size would help my take off? In my Evinrude service manual it list about 5 different props I can use but dont know if a smaller pitch is better or worse?? Or if a smaller size is better or worse?? Any help would be greatly...
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    New Battery, no more power to anything...73 40hp evinrude

    Had an old battery in the boat before and it would activate the starter but not have enough juice start the motor. So I went out and purchased a new battery and put it in the boat today. Push the electric choke down (it worked) then turned the key and it worked for a second then everything died...
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    73, 40hp evinrude..need advise on purchasing a prop

    Last weekend I chipped my prop. The boat still planes fine but I'm wondering if I can squeeze a little more top end or lower end out of it with a new prop. I however do not know about pitches and which prop to buy? Any help would be greatly appreciated
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    Prop Question-73 40hp evinrude

    I chipped my prop last time I was out and am looking at buying a new one. I dont know much about props and pitches....The boat takes off and plains fine but am curious if I can squeeze some more top end out of it or lower end? Any help on which to buy would be great!
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    1973 40hp evirnude spark plug wires and coils

    Hi guys, My motor is working great but I notice this past weekend that both coils have cracks in them and one spark plug cap is all eating away. Here's the problem, I tried purchasing a coil for 73 motor and its does not match, the 74 one looks like it will match. The numbers on the motor...
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    73 40hp evinrude, transmission cable...pictures possibly???

    Hey, I've been having troubles getting my motor in and out of gear using the transmission cable. By hand its fine but I cannot adjust the cable enough for it to work. Just wondering how you guys have your cables connected? I dont think I have the right cable for my year motor. Do you guys...
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    73' evinrude 40hp, how do you know if water is circulating?

    I have the muff on, water comes out the bottom but doesn't come out the exhaust hole??? I'm just wondering if there is a way to know if water is getting to the head?
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    73' 40hp evinrude, shift linkage adjustment

    Hey guys, My motor goes in and out of gear but it needs some force..it actually broke my cable... anyone know how to adjust it?
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    Your opinions on boat seats for small boats

    I'm in the middle of restoring my small 14ft fiberglass boat. I took 4 seats out of the boat to go get re upholster and they want 800$. I was completely shocked. A local marine retailer said I can get plastic swivel chairs for around 35$ each. Anyone use them? Any other cheap ideas?
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    Carb adjustment, 1973 40 evinrude

    Hey guys, I have an old motor that still runs great! However it only runs great when its wide open, when its half throttle or any wheres else it sputter real bad. I figure its time for a good carb cleaning and adjustment. Can any one direct me to a good tune up kit for my motor? And is there...
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    Paint Question

    Hi, its hard to tell by the picture because of the rain, but my boat over time has become very doll. I don't think that buffing with help and have decided to repaint the boat. I'm not looking to spend top dollar but would like a nice shiny finish. This is where I need your help. I'm totally...
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    Help me Identify my project boat!

    Hi guys, I'm very excited today because I finally got to bring my boat home! Restoration begins. I have a few questions for the people who have done this before. - What type of paint do you use on fiberglass boat? - Steps in painting the boat - What brand and year is the boat? - What do you...
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