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    1990 90hp yammy

    hey all, ive went and got myself a new boat, i purchased the engine and boat from seprate dealers. the problem im having is when it starts. i primer the bulb, press in the choke and it starts but it sounds like it sneezes and then it stalls. ive olnly had the boat out 4 times an everytime its...
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    Trailer to big to fit in garage

    hey all, im looking to purchase a new boat, ive been looking at 17ft fishing boats with a canopy as im on the west coast, the problem i have is i only have 21ft in my garage, can you cut the trailer a little to make it fit, or is there any more other options??? any feed back would be...
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    1995 60hp johnson

    Hey guys, i have a 1995 60hp johnson, just recently when i go to slide the throttle forward to go into gear the engine stalls. if i move the thottle faster it works ok. do i need to clean the carbs??
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    need advice???

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hey, ive had a friend offer me a 1995 zodiac yl420 DL for pretty cheap. right now i have a 1960s glaspar with a 50hp motor, im trying to decide if i want to switch. \im using the glasspar for mainly salmon fishing...
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    zodiac or not>?

    hey, ive had a friend offer me a 1995 zodiac yl420 DL for pretty cheap. right now i have a 1960s glaspar with a 50hp motor, im trying to decide if i wanna switch.\im using the glasspar for mainly salmon fishing in pretty sheltered waters, im wondering if i can install a set of downriggers and a...
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    Do i have problems ??

    hey everyone, i have a 1994 johnson 6hp kicker, serial:b08851380 model : j6sleia the issue is that tonight i went in to the garage where the boat is stored and there was 2 small pools of black oil on the ground under the kicker. I checked the kicker and there is a dribble coming from the lower...
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    how to tell if a 60hp johnsone had a rebuild

    Im very paranoid about a motor i just purchased. its a 1993 60hp johnsone,ive got it at the shop right now cause it has fuel problems. it starts, runs for 30 - 45 seconds then dies, turn the key again starts first time goes 30 secs and dies. again starts first time i give it power and it dies...
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    hiw to break in a rebuilt engine

    Whats the best and safest way to break in a rebuilt 1993 60hp johnsone? i will be recieving my new motor on tuesday and dont want to mess it up. any information would be great.
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    ive got a dilema

    hey eveybody, i have a small dilema, im selling my 1990 merc 40 for something more suited for my boat. I have a 1960s glaspar. rated for a 90hp. im looking at two motors. 1980 merc 90 hp it has a new head put on it last month, no contols, with prop for 3 grand or 1999 evinrude 70hp great...
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    Age this outboard,

    I just bought this boat and motor for a small upgrade on the fishing boat i had, but the guy didnt know the year of the outboard, its a 40hp and the guy reckoned it was 1998 -2001 true? the serial number is oc 295570 the only problem i can find is the prop is a little damaged. wheres a good...
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    14ft springbok (aluim)

    heres my finished winter project. i spent 3 months and a lot of energy to get this to where she is. there was a massive crack at the bow which i got the father inlaw to weld up. after that i sealed each rivit and seams. painted inside and out as well as a new set of motors. stripped and buffed...
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    Purpose of a transom?

    Hey guys, silly question, i have a 1970s 14ft springbok. ive been restoring it for the last few weeks, the inner trasom wood was 38'long 1'deep and 5' wide. the outside transom was 10'*15 square.which i have replaced with new pieces. Ive had the boat on the water with my new 84 25hp marniner...
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    Not the smartest tool in the shed

    So hi everyone, im new on this forum and this will be my first post. i mainly came on here to find out more information about outboard motors. I stupidly mixed gearbox oil with my gas instead of the premix engine oil on one very early morning fishing trip. its a 1984 25hp mariner.it started up...
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