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    Is your wife a good boater ?

    And can she back up a trailer? I must say my wife is pretty good at backing with our boat trailer, she often gets compliment about it from lookers, it was the first thing I showed her when we started boating. Now she needs to learn the boating stuff, like operating the outboard, but I have a...
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    Do you guys use your safety lanyard?

    You should http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=48e_1252205911 Marc..
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    Anyone heard of Supermarine paint

    Looks like good products http://www.supermarinepaint.com/topside-Urethane-sm-2000.asp Marc..
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    This is insane

    This guy must have an addiction to SS steel :eek: All this for Bass fishing lol http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2001-22-BOSTON-WHALER-DAUNTLESS-MERCURY-BOAT-W-CUSTO_W0QQitemZ150364028540QQcmdZViewItemQQptZFishing_Boats?hash=item230264fe7c&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245#v4-33 Marc..
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    Workaround for a faulty tilt/trim motor

    Hi guys, looks like my tilt/trim motor on my 1983 70hp Evinrude went caput :( .Since boating season is approaching the end , I would like to finish the season without it, manually raising/lowering the engine. The problem is, since the motor quit with engine in the up position, using the manual...
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    ClassicMako.com

    What happened ? Were they attacked again ? It has been a week so far :( Marc..
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    Ignition switch help

    Hi guys and girls :) I'm in the process of changing the Ignition switch on my boat, but before I set the thing on fire, I just want to make sure I do this right My boat, 1979 Aquasport, it came with a 1979 Johnson 85hp #85TL79, I since then re powered with a 1983 70hp Evinrude, tanks for the...
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    Need help fast about fuel filter/water separator

    Hi guys, I'm suppose to be on the water right NOW, change my fuel filter/water separator last night and now can't get gas to go to the engine no mater how much I prime the bulb, what am I missing ? Marc..
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    Bent prop shaft ?

    Hi guys, I just bought this Bayliner Capri 1992 16' with a 70hp Force engine of the same year, the boat is in mint condition except for one thing, the engine had struck something in the water, it broke the skeg and bent the prop. When I picked up the boat the owner had just installed a new prop...
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    Marine Gas Fuel Water Separator Filter ?

    Hi guys, how often are you suppose to change the filter or what kind of maintenance are you suppose to do to it? Thanks, Marc..
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    Having this argument about engine compression

    With two friends of mine I say, an engine with a hight compression is easier to start then with one with low compression, for me it just make sense Am I wrong ? Marc..
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    Wire harness ?

    I asked not long ago about if the control of a 1979 85hp Johnson would fit on a 1983 70hp evinrude and the answer was yes ( plug&play) thanks tashasdady I don't suppose the wiring harness would fit too? Marc..
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    Bottom paint, before or after?

    Just about to switch engine on my boat, should I put the bottom paint before or after I put the engine on ? The ex owner of my boat, put the bottom paint around the engine mount but not under it, I will also replace my drain plug for my bilge, should I install it directly on the gelcoat or on...
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    Max HP rating for a Chrysler trihull 16' 1973 ?

    Just bought this boat for the 70hp evinrude it has on it, would like to switch motor with a 85hpv4 johnson but don't know the max HP rating for that hull, it's a Sport Fury Thanks, Marc..
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    Stupid things you did when you were young

    After reading the post about irresponsible parent, it got me thinking on how our parents teach us a lesson after we did something wrong. One thing that comes to mind, I was 9 years old at that time and for the fun of it decided to put clothes pins on my cat hears, as soon has I let go the...
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    Controls question

    Hi guys, I'm planing on replacing my 1979 85hpv4 Johnson with a 1983 70hp3cyl Johnson, can I use my current throttle control with the 70hp ? Thanks, Marc..
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    How difficult to change u-joints bellows ?

    On a Mercruiser outdrive ? If too difficult, how much would it cost to have it replace by a certified mechanic The engine is a Mercruiser 4.3l Thanks, Marc..
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    As anyone heard of that product ? Synthetic teak

    Looks very good http://www.ttcustommarine.citymax.com/synthetic_teak_pictures.html Marc..
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    Why no aircooled outboard ?

    I know that there's small hp aircooled outboard out there but why no hight hp motors ? Marc..
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    What is the cause of an engine...

    Not wanting to start when warm ? Symptom, engine start easy when cold, after a 20min run, shut it off, it won't start again unless you wait 30min Thanks, Marc..
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