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    1987 Yamaha 50hp prop and max rpm

    I have a 1987 yamaha 50hp on my 20' pontoon. It has a couple of problems. I always thought it was running near max rpm because of the sound of the engine but I recently bought a cheap lcd tach on ebay and I saw a max of 5250 rpm at about 18mph gps with 3 people and coolers and tubes and stuff...
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    merc 165 with slight grinding when shifting into gear

    I finally got my spark problems fixed, my wiring gremlens addressed and really appreciate the help I have been provided here. I have a few last questions, First, when I shift into forward or reverse there is a slight grinding. Where do I check the gear oil on the '72 165? I found the lower...
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    1972 Mercruiser 165 wiring diagram?

    Anyone know where I can find a wiring diagram for a 165 merc? Mostly for the ignition system. It will start with the key off or on. When you turn the key to the start position a solenoid above the starter clicks but you can get it to start and run by crossing the starter but you can't get it...
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    1972 merc 165 spark problem

    I just bought an IMP with a 165hp mercruiser. It has spark at the coil, the distributor turns, the condensor, points, and cap are all new but I cannot get any spark to the plug wires. The previous owner had replaced these items so I am wondering if they had a spark problem too. he mentioned...
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    1972 IMP Navajo resto

    I picked this IMP out of someones front yard this weekend for $250. It's a '72 Navajo 18' I believe with a mercruiser 165hp. I figured the Rolco trailer had brand new tires on it and it came with a set of skis, so there is my money plus some there. There were leaves and an old house door in...
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    Puchasing a 50hp yamaha..questions..

    I'm buying a boat with an 87 50hp yamaha. It seemed to start up pretty easily and at first it idled a little rough but after it warmed up for a minute it seemed to improve. It was very quiet and seemed to be well taken care of. How reliable are these yamahas? How are they to work on and find...
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    14' Lowe V in rough chop?

    The weekends here on my local lake get pretty rough and I see chop and boat wakes in the 1-3.5' range. I was looking to purchase a larger boat but with the season running out I just want to get what I have put in the water and use it if it will be safe. I feel fairly confident that I can use it...
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    14' V with 25hp; What prop pitch to choose?

    I am getting my old fishing boat back in the water. I had a fuel problem with it and gave up on repairing it and parked it. I knew the prop had been slipping but for slow speed river fishing it never really bothered me, now I will be using it to fish on the lake and so I want a new prop for it...
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    good site to determine boat value?

    I'm looking to sell an atv I have worth around 4000-4250$. I have been in contact with two people willing to trade their boats plus cash for my ATV but I'm unsure of how much cash say I need to make the trade even. First is a 1984 19' Mark twain open bow with a Mercruiser 305 V8, it has 290...
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    6hp Johnson sea king; no spark!

    My father gave me this engine a few years back and I pulled it a few times and saw it had no spark so I just gave up on it. Someone tole me it was the rectifier, another person said it was a coil problem. What is the easiest way to diagnose this problem? I have a 25hp Johnson but I would...
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    Slow leak, will it be alright in my boat slip?

    I have a 16' aluminum Lowe that I want to put in my boat slip at my house. Before when I would leave it in the water for a few days it would have about 1.5" of water in the back of the boat, I looked and couldn't find the leak in it. I plan on coating it with gluvit this winter when I repaint it...
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    Any opinions on IMP boats?

    I'm looking at this boat on craigslist http://loz.craigslist.org/boa/1835378984.html I don't think its worth the asking price of 2500 but it appears to be in good condition and I'm trying to trade for it so the price is less important than the boat itself. How well would it do on rough lake...
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    Newb looking into purchasing a sailboat

    Well I'm not a newb to boating but I know near nothing about sailing. I have thought seriously about buying a sailboat for a few years but now I actually have a boat slip of my own so I could have a place to store it. I will be using it in The Lake of The Ozarks in Missouri which sometimes has...
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    Advice on buying a Manta Ray project

    I found a Manta Ray project boat for sale. It has a soft floor and motor mounts. the seats are going to need recovered but they aren't absolutely horrible, mostly dirty looking. Also, the outdrive is bad. I can pick the boat and trailer up for 100$, Is it worth trying to repair or would I be...
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    1994 Polaris 750 vs 1996 Tiger Shark 770

    I'm looking at buying a pwc, this will be my first so I'm looking for something thats fairly easy to use and pretty reliable. Locally I've found a 1994 polaris 750 and a 1996 tigershark daytona 770. The price is similar, The tigershark is a one owner, both come with a trailer and a cover...
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