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    1970s Mako 17

    Its been a long time since i have been on here. i have been in and OUT of boats for some time. well today my neighbor offered me his 1970s Mako 17 with an Evinrude 130. the boat has been setting for a year, he tried to replace the water pump and could not get the lower unit back in so the boat...
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    1995 seadoo SPX questions

    ok as some of you know i just bought this and am learning as i go .. i need to know if there is a way to test the trim unit without the ski running the guy said something about pressing the landyard button 2 times then it will go into test mode ? does the ski have to be running for the trim to...
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    compression test #s

    1995 seadoo spx ran a compression test and i got 128 and 132 on the cylinders.. is this in the ball park ?
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    looking to buy a used 1995 seadoo spx

    local guy has one for sale he said ran last year he wants 300 for it and the trailer and extra parts . its not running battery is dead said he stopped using it when he got a boat .. motor looks clean hull is alittle faded and seat needs recovered. these things are not a big deal . i know he is...
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    89 Force 50 Over Heat Buzzer. Water Pressure Psi

    how do i check to see if this is working ? i have never heard it go off , i guess thats a good thing but i want to make sure it will go off it there are any issues .. i installed a water pressure gauge with a new water pump at idle and on muffs i am getting about 8 lbs of water pressure what...
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    hours per gallon ? 50 force 16 bayliner capri

    i am new to boating and wondering what the fuel usage will be on a 50 hp force in great running condition on a 16 foot bayliner capri .. i know it all depends on load and weight but i am trying to get a round about idea .. i have 2-6 gallon tanks just wondering how much time that will give me on...
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    CMC Tilt/Trim PT-130 BLEED DOWN ??

    i have a chance to buy a unit used he said that if he leave the motor up over night it will bleed down .. but when using it on the water he has never had a problem .. i can get it for 225 .. is this normal for them to bleed down over night ? or should i stay clear
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    force 50 tilt trim add on ??

    i have a 1989 force 50 i was wondering if there was a self contained tilt trim add on i can add to this motor ? any help will help thanks
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    15 foot bayliner capri storage

    ok so i lucked into this sweet boat its a 1989 bayliner capri barn find as some of you might remember from this post http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=251458 anyway its alittle short in the storage department . i am wondering if i can add some storage hatch lids under the front side...
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    what add on engine gauges force 50.

    i have a a 1989 force 50 that i want to add a gauge or 2 too .. i hear that if they over heat thats it for the engine especially the force motors so should i hook a temp gauge up or water pressure if water pressure what should i expect out of these motor i am asking because i see gauges going...
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    1989 bayliner capri 16 footer

    so after shopping around for a boat and really not coming up with anything in my price range or liking we found a like new1989 bayliner capri 16foot with a force 50 on it . the boat was taken out only 3 times since new and was parked in my girlfriends grandparents barn covered up since located...
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    1991 lumina tow vehicle ?

    well i was just given a 1987 bayliner capri 16 footer with a force 90 on it .boat is like new it belonged to my girlfreinds grandparents and was used 3 times and parked in ther barn till it was offer to us . i was looking for something smaller since i dont have much of a tow vehicle but it was...
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    jet drive boat jazz

    i dont really know where to put this so i will just link over to it can anyone give me any info on what to look for or ? http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=249517
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    14' Bayliner Jazz Jet boat 90 hp merc. ANY GOOD??

    i have the chance to get what i think is a good deal on a 1993 14' Bayliner Jazz Jet boat with a 90 hp merc . the boat seems sound and the owner seems to be very honest. i have heard the boat run but have not taken it out .he said the power head was rebuilt about 40 hours ago right before he...
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    9.5 rattleing question

    i have a 9.5 that runs great but i cant seem to figuer out where the rattle noise is comming from it sounds like something lose or vibrating but i have felt everything and cant seem to find what or where it is. i have listened to the powerhead with a screwdriver handle to my ear and it sound...
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    pop up trailer bearing question

    i know that this is a pop up camper but i need some ideas on what to do. i just bought this from a freind of a friend it has been sitting a few years and i am not sure how well the bearings are but i dont have time to play with it. it was 1 of them deals that u cant pass up but u dont wanna sit...
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    need help with trailer wheel seal

    i cant seem to find a cross over # for the wheel seal on my trailer can any 1 help me the # is TMC 171255
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    8 inch wheels on highway

    i have a small trailer with 8 inch wheels on it i am lookin to take it on a highway where speeds are 70+ mph. i have to go about 200 miles round trip. the trailer will be loaded with a 750 motorcycle 1 way (home) about 400 lbs give or take is this a good idea ?
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    primer bulb question

    when pumping my primer bulbs it does not get hard i can feel there is fuel in there but when i pump it i can hear the gas going back into the tank is this some kinda bypass so i dont blow the float needle ? the bulb gets firm just never hard
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    ?s on charging a trolling motor battery

    my questions is can i charge the battery though my trolling motor plug ? i just ran my trolling motor wires and battery and fish finder wires and it seems easy to just unplug the trolling motor and get another plug for my battery charger and plug it in there to charge my battery. i have 1 group...
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