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    soft spot on deck

    So my boat has been sitting for about 5 months. I pull the cover off today to clean it up and get it ready for a fishing trip. I walk across the deck and my heel sinks on a soft spot. Last time I used the boat the deck was rock solid. Could rain leaking through my cover done this in only five...
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    new tach install problems

    I'm installing a tach on a 89 merc 50hp. It turns on but isn't getting any signal. I've got it hooked up to the gray wire because I thought that was the universal tach color. Is there any place I can directly hook the wire up to so I can bypass the whole wiring harness so I can have a place to...
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    idle speed

    I'm installing a tach and adjusting the idle on my 89 merc 50hp. What rpm range do you guys recommend when out of the water. Thanks
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    correct trolling motor

    I have a 16ft tri-hull that I want to mount a trolling motor to. I don't have room on my transom for one back there so I need it up front. Can I mount one with an open bow? I don't need a foot control. Thanks
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    need to work on trailer

    So I nead to fix some stuff on my trailer. Slip rentals in my area aren't cheap. Whats the best way to get my boat off the trailer for a week or so so I can work on it. Thanks.
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    burned wire

    I bought an engine that overheated and needs some things repaired. I think I've fixed everything exept this one burned wire that I don't know what it is. I'm attaching a picture. Anyone know?
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    50hp on a 16' tri-hull

    I just upgraded my motor from a 20hp to a 50 hp on a 16ft tri-hull. I'm dying to see how it will do but I have a few small things left to finish up. How do you guys think it will perform as far as speed and payload increases. The old motor wouldn't even get it up on plane with 2 people in it.
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    broken cowl support bracket

    I have a broken cowl support bracket and don't know how to fix it. I would just weld it but it apears to be aluminum. Its the rear one that is over the spark plugs. The part is obsolete so I can't buy a new one. Anyone have any ideas besides ebay. Thanks.
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    starter just clicking

    I'm in the process of trying to fix an engine I bought for cheap because it wasn't running. I think everything is good exept something in the starter or starter solenoid. When I turn the key it just clicks once and the starter motor does not raise up to engage the flywheel. The battery is fully...
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    boat breakdown assistance

    I was told by a co-worker that there's a company like AAA for boats. They give you a tow or a jump when needed for a monthly fee. Anyone heard of this? I live in las vegas so I'm on lake mead all the time.
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    replacement ignition switch?

    I just switched out the engine on my boat and need to replace the ignition switch as well. The motor is a 89 50hp merc. I guess I just need to know what type and how many terminals on the switch. Not sure if this is enough info. Thanks for the help.
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    Control hook ups

    So I just switched out a 1975 25hp merc for a 1989 50hp merc. Everything has went smooth until I hooked up the controls. Everything is backwords. When I shift it into frwd with the controls it shifts into reverse on the motor. And the throttle cable does the opposite also. Could I have really...
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    drilling holes for transom bracket

    Installed a new motor and the transom bracket holes do not line up. Whats the best way to plug the old ones and drill new ones. Its a fiberglass hull. Thanks.
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    Wiring issues

    I just mounted a new outboard on my boat and am stuck on the wiring. For the most part the colors do not match. I'm going to list the colors of each and hopefully someone can make sense of it for me. Thanks for the help. 1975 Sun Ray Tri-hull wiring harness colors: Red Black Orange Gray Tan...
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    burned wires

    89' 50hp merc overheated and burned off some wires. One was the temp sensore wire that seems to be an easy fix. But another was a small wire right next to the number one spark plug hooked directly into the block. I have no clue what this one is and how to fix it. Anyone have any ideas. Thanks.
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    controls

    I'm switching out a 75' 20hp merc for a 89' 50hp merc. Will the controls for the old engine work with the new? Thanks.
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    transom mount

    I purchased a 89' Merc 50 horse recently and I thought the seller gave me all the parts. But I'm missing the axel tube that slides into the transom mount. Can't seem to find one online. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks
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    left hand line counter

    Can anyone help me find a left hand line counter reel. I have looked everywhere with no luck. Thanks.
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    Motor slowed to a stop and won't start

    I'm looking at buying a boat that has a mercury 20 hp. The engine is not running. Seller claims that he was on the water and and motor just slowed to a stop and now doesn't run. Says the pull start won't budge so I assume the engine is seized. He also stated that the hole that expels the hot...
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