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    88 Alura

    Re: 88 Alura This is the 30 footer. I'd paint it he nice dark blue and red though.
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    88 Alura

    So I have been asking questions in the Inboards section and getting no answers. Since we're already talking to a marina for repower, I guess the restoration section is better anyway. And were definitely doing more so it is a restoration. That is if this will be worth it. My dad is pretty hooked...
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    2004 Johnson 8 hp

    Ok I'm making a new thread since my last title was a bit misleading. So I did get the motor yesterday and we fired it up as soon as it got on the transom. The first half hour it ran flawlessly, except for the darn cavitation that wouldn't stop. That happened all day. We slowly drove to an open...
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    Cavitation Problems

    I have a 12' saturn inflatable with a 2004 johnson 8 hp. I got the motor today and every time I went to get on plane and the stern started rising, the engine would lose , I don't know what it's called for boats, but traction. It would just rev real loud, and would slow down. I couldn't really...
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    2006 Johnson 8hp?

    Does it even exist? Can't find much on it. If so is it a 2 or 4 stroke? I'm getting one this weekend but I can't find anything about it.
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    Wilmington Canyon was Bad

    We left last night at 12:30, and we ran 20mph in total darkness for 3 hours. We trolled Wilmington Canyon, then trolled to Baltimore, then back to Wilmington. Not one thing in an 18 hour trip. Was beautiful though. The notch was loaded with probably 200 boats.
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    12' Saturn

    Well first let me say I bought the Saturn SD 365 about 2 months ago. So far I've only paddled around, as I'm still looking for a motor. I could very likely have a 96 evinrude 9.9 given to me soon. It seems like a great inflatable. In the two months I've had it, I've had her bass fishing...
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    Is it worth it to buy a longer shaft outboard for a good price?

    My brother's friend has a late 90s early thousands johnson 9.9. I'm almost positive it's a long shaft. He says he might give it to me for free, But we'd probably pay 200 or whatever. I do't know if it runs I just saw it quickly. Should I do it? Is it worth it? Couldn't I just Bolt a double 3/4...
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    Anyone know anything about this boat? '71 Jersey Sportfish

    Does anyone know about this boat? 1971 31' Jersey Sport Fisherman
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    Delaware Bay Thresher Shark?

    We went out into the Delaware bay (NJ Side) and went about 3/4 of a mile out. On the way to 60 foot slough, but we were only running one engine and it died twice. We just threw some chum mullet and bunker out in 23 ft of water. We were anchored. We didn't expect anything since we didn't make the...
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    1988 Luhrs Alura 35 review/questions

    So, we finally got out on our boat after a month and a half period of repair. Just in case someone is looking to buy one, I'm gonna do a "review". And I have questions. We got 100 feet from the dock today and noticed the recently repaired port engine was at 205 degrees! That's 45 more than...
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    How are the old Mercs?

    I have a trip to the Keys on August 8th, and were taking my inflatable. We will probably mainly use it for island hopping, some fishing, and just having fun. Anyway, I have a 64 evinrude 9.5 in a shop, but he hasn't even touched it yet as he's very busy. I'm just thinking of selling it and...
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    Two depth finders one transducer?

    Is it possible to run our transducer for our lower gps to a depth finder up top in our flybridge?
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    35 Alura Repower vs Rebuild

    So we are thinking of replacing our chrysler 360s. They haven't gone more than one trip without problems. It just gets tiring. How much bigger are crusader captains choice 6.0s? We also don't safely go over 2300 rpms... That leaves us with 12 knots- tops. So do you guys think rebuild or replace...
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    Just bought 64 9.5 sportwin

    Just bought a 65 9.5 hp sportwin and was wondering what I should do to try and get it running. It doesn't have a gas tank, only the motor. Is there anything special I need or are all tanks universal. Why are there two connections that look like they are for the gas? Can I get the impeller at...
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