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    Communications/GPS

    can anyone recommend whether to purchase a handheld VHF or a base mounted unit for communication...and if so, what are the features I need on selecting a unit. Also when considering a GPS system, what should i be looking for?... It is an older boat, and dont plan on going out too far in the...
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    Communications/GPS

    can anyone recommend whether to purchase a handheld VHF or a base mounted unit for communication...and if so, what are the features I need on selecting a unit. Also when considering a GPS system, what should i be looking for?... It is an older boat, and dont plan on going out too far in the...
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    Thermostats

    on a 1976 135hp v4 evinrude, what kind of thermostats are used...like what's a part description....b/c someone said they are vernatherms?...and i am trying to locate a "thermostat" to replace the current thermostat...and im not sure what im looking for or what "part number" or description of it...
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    Cooling system....1976 Evinrude 135hp

    Could anyone tell me what/how to replace the cooling system on a 1976 evinrude 135hp...like...what to check first...second...and how these parts are found to buy....<br />THAnks
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    Complete Re-wiring of boat

    Any tips for a complete re-wiring of a older boat...1976 18'...
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    Complete Re-wiring of boat

    Any tips for a complete re-wiring of a older boat...1976 18'...
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    ALarm warning horn 1976 Evinrude 135hp

    Does anybody know if the alarm horn inside the shifter/control box is supposed to make a sound when the igniton is turned....then once its cranked, it turns off....if so, is this circuit operated by the "key switch" inside of the shifter/control box?.................<br />......and if no...
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    Water Pump....1976 Evinrude 135

    Can somebody explain to me what it is i need to do to replace the "water pump"? I am uneducated about what parts i will need (pump, impeller or impeller kit, housing, etc..). We tryed to find a "water pump" to replace the current one with, but the local parts stores say they only have an...
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    Captain Chairs installing

    is it possible to install captain chairs in a boat that did not have them previously?....would it damage the floor doing so...
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    Captains chairs, mounting

    Is it possible to install captains chairs on a boat that did not have them previously....would it mess up the floor..?
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    Coils..1976, 135 Evinrude

    We have a new set of coils for the engine, however, we dont have a tester. The engine seems to be running ok... Is it agood idea to go ahead and change the coils out...and if so, do you have any tips for this process.....THanks a bunch...
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    Gas Tanks

    Is there any benfits to having an on-board/permanent gas tank 18gal. versus just using portables....we have a permanent tank that is rough, would cost a little to repair, so we are debating buying a new one around $100, or should we just use (say 3) portable tanks instead..... thanks a lot...
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    Gas Tanks

    Is there any benfits to having an on-board/permanent gas tank 18gal. versus just using portables....we have a permanent tank that is rough, would cost a little to repair, so we are debating buying a new one around $100, or should we just use (say 3) portable tanks instead..... thanks a lot...
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    Cooling System..

    On a 1976, 135hp Evinrude, when at idle and low speeds(below plain), water comes out the back two holes under the hood in the rear....((the "****-line?" out the side is fine)), but at higher speeds, the water output out of the back is reduced to almost none....is this normal, and are all engines...
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    Alarm horn/Wiring

    THe throttle/remote box is too difficult to get open for this inspection..in my opinion....so, is there a way to get an ordinary alarm/horn from radio shack, and bypass the shifter box(throttle/remote)?...We were thinking of having a manual alarm system check..by a typical switch, and the...
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    Running Full Throttle/Overheating

    With an older model boat 18' and 1976 Envinrude 135hp....Running the boat at higher speeds for about 8-20 minutes seems to cause the engine to overheat....does this have to do with thermocouples, thermostat, or just running it too high.... ALso, (stupid question) but your not supposed to run at...
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    Early Model Evinrude Idle-ing High and Stalls when past 1/2 Throttle?

    I have a older model boat and 135hp evinrude. It's been sitting up for at least 5 years. It took awhile to start up, however the motor idles really high. When in the water, it still idles high. When put into gear, it jerks into forward and into reverse also. Runs ok, but when throttle up to...
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