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    New Motor Break-in Period?

    I put a brand spankin' new 2015 Yamaha 25 4-stroke into the water yesterday. It had never been run previously. As I bought this from a private party, I didn't get any dealer tips or advice. So my question is; what should I be doing about breaking this motor in? Should I be varying speed? Some...
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    Mid-90's Johnson 15hp Carb Question

    So Friday I pull up to the boat ramp and the engine dies. OK, no biggie. It happens once in a while. When I get it to the marina boat wash, it won't start to flush it. I take the engine cover off and give it some pulls. Nothing. But I did notice with each pull, fuel being pumped out a port on...
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    1996 Johnson 15 H.P. Will Not Reach Max RPM While In Gear

    Well, most of time, that is. Saltwater engine, used almost daily. Will always rev very high in neutral but when in forward, usually will not. Historically would get my loaded 13' inflatable out of the hole and up on a plane quickly and easily. Now, most times will barely get to a plane and...
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    Solvent For Use With Bostik Adhesive

    I need to clean up some Bostik Inflatable Boat Adhesive (polychloroprene adhesive) from my Achilles hypalon boat. Any idea what generic solvent to use? West Marine doesn't carry the Bostik M 501 Cleaner/Thinner that the label recommends.
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    Setting up a trailer

    I recently bought a '78 Boston Whaler Outrage 21. I also bought a tandem axel, galvanized Pacific trailer to tow the boat. My question is; since the trailer is not configured for this particular boat, what's the drill for setting it up to fit the Whaler? The trailer has one long bunk and one...
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    Trailer for '78 Outrage 21

    This trailer (which I am considering buying) has brakes and is rated to carry 3500 lbs. My Boston Whaler Outrage 21 weighs 1600 lbs. dry. Any reason this trailer would not be suitable to carry the Outrage? Also, can anyone clue me into a minimum length trailer I should be considering to tow a...
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    Trailer for Whaler Outrage 21

    I'm shopping for a trailer for a Boston Outrage 21. I assume I should be looking for a tandem axel model, but what about brakes? Are surge brakes a requirement when pulling a boat this size? Thanks.
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    Info on used trailer for Boston Whaler

    I just bought a '74 Outrage 21, no trailer. What should I be specifically looking for in a used trailer for this boat? Thanks.<br /><br />Matt
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