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    How do I keep birds off my boat cover?

    Hello, I have a 1988 Four Winns 205 Sundowner. I often leave it on the mooring on our river and put the cover on, which is black. This is the cover that goes from the windshield to the transom, covering all of the cockpit. My problem is that I live inland on a river with many small birds, and...
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    1988 OMC 4.3l Cobra Common Problems?

    Hi guys, as the 2013 boating season is starting up, I was wondering, what are some common problems that these engines and drives have, and what can I do to prevent these problems? I know about all the shifting issues; my boat shifts smoothly and has a red lower shift cable, not the stock one...
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    New boat to replace flat bottom Jon

    Hi, I have a flat bottom, lowe, 1436L that I want to replace with a RIB. I was looking at a mercury ocean runner 350, and was wondering if anyone had any experience with this boat. I have a 15 hp yamaha 4 stroke, to use on it. The main thing I am looking for, is the V, because I need...
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    1988 GM 4.3 engine water pump replacement

    Hi, I have an 88' 4.3l that I need a new water pump for. Not the small impeller in the outdrive, I mean the larger one, on the engine. I looked online, and didn't find much. Does anyone have a model number, or a place to get one? Would an auto parts store like NAPA carry it? Advanced auto...
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    Idle and starting problems after pertronix install

    Hi, I have a 4.3 cobra, that has had idle problems, since I installed the pertronix ignitor 2 module. The timing is set correctly, and the ignitor 2 module is hooked up to the alternator, at a switched source. Interestingly, the problem only happens when the engine is not completely warmed up...
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    Idle problems after carb rebuild

    Hi, I have a 1988 Gm 4.3l. that I just rebuilt the carb on. I rebuilt it because the acceleration was bad, and we weren't getting very high RPMs. Anyway, since I put the carb back on, I have had the following problems. At first, it took some time to start, but after a few days, that problem...
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    Can I just eliminate my ESA?

    Re: Can I just eliminate my ESA? Yes, I did use both. I wired it according to this. I cut the two wires on the ESA side of the 4 pin plug. I ran one wire to ground, and the other to a relay, to connect the circut to power it. (so the switches control when the relay is active)
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    Flamethrower 2 Coil, or Stock Coil???

    Hi, I have a 1988 OMC 4.3l that I just installed a pertronix ignitor 2 in. Note: this is the stock coil, and on other modifications have been made, other than replacing the old ESA with CDI's 123-9898-P. I attached the black wire of the ignitor to the (-) coil, and the red wire of the ignitor...
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    1988 4.3l electronic ignition conversion

    Hi, I have a 1988 OMC 4.3l four winns, that I would like to convert to an electronic ignition. I have read up on the ESA and other isues with the conversion, and i have addressed them. The only thing I don't know is what unit I need. I want to use a pertronix igniter 2, but I don't know which...
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    PLEASE HELP!! Yamaha F15/F20 Charging System

    Hi, I have a yamaha F20, just the basic, no power trim, E-start, or charging system. I want to connect the alternator to the battery I have, just to charge it. I am not interested in the trim, or E-start. What parts do I need, and what do I need to do? Thanks!
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    Interesting F15/F20 Electrical Situation

    Hi, I have a yamaha F20, just the basic, no power trim, start, or charging. I want to connect the alternator to the battery I have, just to charge it. I am not interested in the trim, or E-start. What parts do I need, and what do I need to do? Thanks!
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    New Carb for a 4.3L

    Hi, I have a 1988 Four Winns 205 sundowner with an OMC 4.3l. I am looking at replacing the current, rochester 2 jet carb, for a new Edelbrock carb. I have no idea who to contact to purchase one, or what type I need. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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    Maine Age Restrictions for Operation

    Hi, I could use some help with this one! According to the Maine Dep. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, "Persons under 12 years of age may legally operate a motorboat over 10 horsepower (excluding personal watercraft) only if they are under the immediate supervision of a person at least 16 years...
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    14' Flat Bottom Transom Issue

    Hi, I have a Lowe 1436 flat bottom boat. I bought it new, at the beginning of last year, and put a 60 pound 4hp outboard on it. The boat is rated for 15 hp, and it only went 15 mph with the 4 hp, so this year, I decided to upgrade. I bought a new yamaha 15 HP 4 stroke outboard, that weighs...
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    15HP Yamaha vs 15HP Tohatsu/Merc

    I have a Lowe 1436L with a 4HP 4 stroke yamaha. I can get it up to 15 MPH on a good day, however I want some more speed. I am going to upgrade to a new 15HP, and I am trying to decide between a yamaha, and a tohatsu. I have done some reading, and it seems that they are both very reliable...
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