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    Carb exchange VE200SLENS to J200STLETF?

    Anyone know if it's possible to exchange carbs from a 1992 Evinrude VE200SLENS to a 1993 Johnson J200STLETF? The part upper part number on the carb is 433375 and the bottom 333375. Thanks in advance for the information.
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    1993 Johnson GT 200 Venom vibration issues

    I have recently purchased a boat that's powered by a 1993 Johnson GT 200 Venom outboard (J200STLETF) and i'm having issues with vibrations while in gear up to around 2500 RPM. The vibrations are felt through the hull and is making me uncomfortable about the condition of the engine and/or lower...
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    1983 Evinrude 150 v6 awakening

    Hello all, This weekend I picked up a Evinrude 150 (E150TRLCTE) and need to replace the fuel pump, because of a broken connection. Could anyone help with the replacement part number? I only can find the pumps for the smaller motors.
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    Suzuki DT 85 questions

    Just picked up a boat with a Suzuki model outboard. The serial on the port side of the engine mount reads 8501 412221. After research today, it appears that this is an 1984. Could someone confirm this please?
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    Another 18' Super Sport equals MBS

    Hello fellow bottom feeders and tin boat hoarders! I was going to post yesterday asking if I should pickup another Starcraft, but what the heck - I know what the answer would be! (Is it aluminum? Buy it!) Just kidding. Saw a faint ad on Craigslist yesterday about an 18.5' Starcraft and went...
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    Water Pump repair kit 1979 Evinrude 85 HP

    I bought a new to me 1979 Evinrude 85 and after succesfully rigging the motor and running on the lake, I discovered that in idle at neutral, I sometimes get the overheat tone on the alarm buzzer. I bought and attempted to replace the water pump impeller, wear plate and the housing. I notice...
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    1974 Mercury 650 shifting problems! Please help.

    I removed my lower unit and took it to be serviced (replaced shift shaft bushing) and I cannot get the shifter alignment back in the correct order. When shifting the Mercontrol fwd from neutral the lower unit shifts into reverse and vice versa (reverse goes forward). I had tried many different...
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    May I join? Starcraft SS 16

    Since joining and browsing this forum, the Starcraft SS has been the most appealing boat to me. Never actually seen one in person, but there's something about the look of that hull that always caught my attention. I've been working on and off restoring a 20' bass boat, but I need someone to...
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    Expert help, advice and recommendation needed on Hull

    Hello and Happy New Year to all! I seriously need advice on whether it's economical or even possible to complete the restoration of my boat. I have been working on this restore for the last six months or longer and I jumped into this project knowing that one of the first priorities was to gain...
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    Shift Rod - Evinrude 200XP cant install help!!

    Hello all, I have been attempting to install a replacement lower unit on my 1992 Evinrude 200 XP and I am failing because the shift rod will not make it through the hole in the lower part of the engine cover. I have been searching for weeks and cannot find a drawing or any verification if...
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    1988 Champion Boat restoration

    Hello everyone. I've been lurking around this forum for months trying to gain some knowledge about restoration and I just brought home a 1988 Champion 20' bass boat with a Evinrude 200 XP outboard. I acquired this boat through a trade and no money has left my pocket so far, but I am in...
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