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    14 ft tracker with a "lean"

    I just bought a used fishing boat ( 14 ft Tracker with 50 hp Honda)<br /><br />When I took it out for the first time yesterday it had a noticeable dip to starboard. If I put someone in the passenger seat it would level off but I spend a lot of time alone fishing<br /><br />Do I just "live with...
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    mix oil with the gas

    Just picked up my new Honda 50 .The dealer suggested I put 1/2 cup of oil in the 5 gal tank for one time only to help the breakin<br /><br />Anyone else out there done this ? It sounds logical
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    Honda water fuel filter

    Hi guys<br /><br />Some time ago it was mentioned here that a fuel filter that separated water from the fuel was a good idea<br />I got a blank look from my Honda dealer when I asked them. They had a screw on Mercury filter and nothing in the books for a Honda equivalent<br /><br />Anybody with...
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    Enough hp for 15.5 ft alum fishing boat

    I dropped my 15.5 ft Tracker alum boat at the dealer's today to install a new 40 hp Honda<br /><br />For not much more $ I can get a 50 hp. I will use the boat for fishing and cruising -normally 1-2 people but sometimes 3.<br /> <br />Any advice about the additional horses (boat max rated for 50hp)
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    Brand New Honda 40hp

    Any tips about how to breakin my new Honda 40. I'll be picking it up in next 4 weeks and it's gotta last me a long long time
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    Is this really a 40 merc ?

    I'm looking at a used fishing boat package-2002 Tracker boat and 40 hp 2 stroke Merc(Tracker decal)<br />Is this a mercury engine? How well would thissize engine idle down and perform for trolling ?<br /><br />Thanks
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    need advice on best trolling engine

    I am looking for a new outboard for my 14 ft tin fishing boat and want a slow trolling engine<br /><br />My choice was a used 40 hp honda but at the Toronto fishing show yesterday I was advised to go with a new 40hp 2 stroke oil injected merc<br /><br />Apparently the merc will troll slower...
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    need advice on best trolling engine

    I am looking for a new outboard for my 14 ft tin fishing boat and want a slow trolling engine<br /><br />My choice was a used 40 hp honda but at the Toronto fishing show yesterday I was advised to go with a new 40hp 2 stroke oil injected merc<br /><br />Apparently the merc will troll slower...
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    honda outboard how old ?

    Would anyone know how old a 40hp Honda #1005813 would be ? I'm thiking of purchasing but the dealer doesn't know the exact age (1998-2000)<br /><br />Thanks
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    shift linkage 1965 ski twin

    Can anyone help me with a shift problem on my 1965 Evinrude 33hp ski twin ?<br /> <br />If it jumps out of forward gear, reverse is fine. If I adjust linkage so it doesn't jump out of forward then it won't shift into reverse (just grinds away )<br /><br />Does this sound like a linkage problem...
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    Help- my boat sank overnite

    I awoke at the cottage this morn and my boat has sunk at the dock. I was able to drag it to the shallows and bail but my 1965 33hp evinrude was partially submerged (fresh water ) for some time<br /><br />What do I need to do to restart it-it's electric start. What about gas tanks-they were...
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    Is steering repairs -a do it yourself?

    I have an older 14 ft alum fishing boat and the steering cable is badly frayed and needs replacement<br /><br />Is this a do it yourself project. If so where can I find parts in Canada ??
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    no reverse

    My older (1965) 33hp evinrude shifts fine into fwd but clunks and often won't go into reverse<br /><br />If I shift into fwd first and then into reverse it will ofen go into reverse gear. Does this sound like a linkage problem to anyone or worn gears in lower unit<br /><br />My marina has...
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    Rattlin evinrude-scares the fish

    My older rude (1965 electric ski twin-still runs great) has an annoying vibration<br />The clamp that secures the upper cowling on the front of the motor is no longer tight because it has worn over the years. Any suggestions to eliminate the vibrations especially when I'm trolling at low speeds ?
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    1965 evinrude 33hp no power now

    I took my old rude to the local marine mechanic as it was misfiring. Mecanic advised I needed new coil but then said coil was ok but it needed new points and condensor<br />When I picked up the boat it wouldn't even plane or rev up out of gear<br />Plugs are new but I'm still using high oil to...
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    older evinrude fuel mixture

    I just bought an older evinrude -model # 335528-a 33 hp ski-twin<br /><br />What is the appropriate oil fuel ratio. My marina suggested 24:1 but my buddy says it will run better with a leaner 35 or 40:1 <br /><br />Help
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    fuel mixture old evinrude skitwin

    I just bought an old evinrude 33hp ski-twin model #335528 which I think indicates a 1965 vintage<br /><br />The marina recommends 24:1 mixture but my buddy says it may run better with a leaner mixture <br /><br />Any advice out there
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