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    Peehole size critical ?

    Hi I have a 1988 90 hp outboard, I test ran it with the muffs on, ran it 2 weeks ago with no problems . Yesterday i ran it with muffs on and no water out of the hole which i found to be plugged real good, so i remove the 1/8 inch plastic reducer and ran motor without it, So the question is...
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    Mounting fishfinder transponder on swimming ladder ?

    Hello Mates, what ya all think of mounting a fishfinder transponder on the rear swimming ladder, its stainless steel with wooden steps. The next round is on Me ! Thank you, Bulldog
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    Trim/tilt pump leak 1986 Evinrude

    Ahoy Mates, I have a 1986 Evinrude 90 hp outboard that leaks/blows oil out of the manual control valve. I have tried screwing the screw out of the pump/motor and it wont come out, i am guessing that theres an O-Ring in there somewhere that should prevent the oil from leaking/blowing out under...
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    Trim/tilt pump leak 1986 Evinrude

    Ahoy Mates, I have a 1986 Evinrude 90 hp outboard that leaks/blows oil out of the manual control valve. I have tried screwing the screw out of the pump/motor and it wont come out, i am guessing that theres an O-Ring in there somewhere that should prevent the oil from leaking/blowing out under...
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    water in gear oil

    Ahoy Mates ! i have the water in the gear oil, 1986 Evinrude 90 hp outboard, wheres the most likely place it comes in from ? and what parts needed, i drain every fall so the water wont freeze causing crack damage, but what risks and damage would i have if i put in fresh oil and use it during the...
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    1986 evenrude 90 hp oil leak

    Ahoy Mates ! I have a 1986 90 HP Evinrude with a oil leak at the prop, actually while winterizing it it sprayed out some oil kind of like a fine spray, any ideas of what the prob might be ? any idea if it will have Major affect on my Beer funds ? see photo. Many Thanks in advance, Bulldog
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    90 merc 2 stroke start problems

    Hello i have a 1994 merc 90 hp oil injected two stroke that is a real pain in the *** to get running, it has had a new ignition module, it has new high end gas with fuel conditioner. It will run and get going , it just has hesitation to run and you can smell the the fuel in the air, plugs are...
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    I have heard them all ....... Now !

    Heres the short story, so I want to rent a dock slip for my boat and of course leave it in the water for a week, so i phone the fella up at the marina and tell him i want a week for the boat, so he starts to lead me into not leaving it tied up overnight, so i ask him, is there a problem with...
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    How to make a transom saver

    Anyone know how to make a transm saver ?
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    Install car seats into a boat

    Ahoy Mates, has anyone ever attempted installing car sport seats (leather) into a boat, there shouldent be much of a problem ???? Many Thanks, the next round is on me !
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    The best make/model

    So what is best make model and year of outboard Motor ?
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    No gelcoat & you will sink ??

    Ahoy mates, i have just bought a boat that has recent Paint job, not factory pretty but not bad either. Si is it true that if thers no gelcoat under the paint she will Overnight ? And how would you know if theres gelcoat Under the paint ? Thanks,
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    Reccomended Merc 1150 outboard bottom gear oil ?

    Hello, while I have to await delivery of my owners manual in the mail, what weight oil is reccomended for a 1979 1150 2 stroke outboard lower end gear ? Many Thanks in advance, This round is on me, cheers
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    Bowrider Window post brackets

    Ahoy Mates, anyone know who would sell the small brackets that hold the window support shafts into place on a bowrider, the brackets are screwed into the window frame and then also into the boat dash, and a support shaft/stick fits in between. This round is on me, Cheers !
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    Merc 1150 outboard year????

    Ahoy Mates, arrrr theres a free beer(s) awaiting shore ....... I have a Mercury outboard motor 1150 serial # 7112864 what year would it be ??? Many Thanks, this rounds on me ! Bulldog
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    1990 Johnson vro compression probs

    I have a 1990 Johnson 60 hp VRO outboard that gives compressions of 100 on 1st, 0 on 2nd, 100 3rd. ok heres what has been looked into, the centre piston will travel up/down when I turn the flywheel by hand and insert a dowel I can feel the travel, I have removed the centre carb to view the reed...
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    1990 Johnson vro compression probs

    Ahoy Captains, i now have installed a new battery and have come up with some compressions on a 1990 Johnson 60 hp vro, the compressions are 100 on 1st cyl, 0 on center and 100 on 3rd cyl, any ideas on where or what i should be taking apart or looking at ? This round of drinks is on me, Benni
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    1990 Johnson vro compression probs

    Hello Captains ! i have bought a 1990 johnson vro 3 cylinder, when i remove all the plugs and use the starter to turn over all sounds good, when i use a automotive compression guage (all plugs out) and turn it over with the guage screwed in one cylinder there is major load, as like it turns over...
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    Outboard gear oil level/filling

    Hello, ok so i am trying to fill a outboard gear oil, so remove top bolt, and then bottom bolt, oil drains out ... o.k. now i have a plastic squeeze bottle that i am jamming in the bottom bolt hole and squeeze the heck so that oil flows out the top bolt hole, this is good, so now while keeping...
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    Mounting/drilling fiberglass for bimini mounts

    Hello Sailors, I want to install mounting clips for a bimini top, the manufactorer reccomends drilling a 1/8th hole for the self tapping stainless screws ...... would You do this, or use stainless nuts & bolts & washers ???? Many Thanks in advance & Cheers, Bulldog
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