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    Suzuki 140 serial number?

    The number the dealer wrote down - 14001142401 - doesn't seem to jive with the other info I have. The boat is still at the dealer (over an hour away) so I cannot check it. They claim it is an '06 or '07 DF 140...but the info I can find on line for those years doesn't seem to match that... Any...
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    Vapor Lock????

    I have a 1989 Johnson 150 GT on a 1991 Lund 1800 Pro-V... The motor has been running great, no problems at all... Sunday around noon with the temperatures way up outside, it becomes hard to start. Monday evening, temps around 95?, it won't start at the ramp, so I fished with the trolling...
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    Warning horn on 1990 Johnson GT150

    Continuous tone...supposed to be either over-heating (it's not, running nice and cool) or something wrong with the fuel supply. It's not all the time, and it will come on as soon as the ignition is turned on, and stay on...except when it doesn't.... Cleaned out the filter, checked to lines for...
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    No spark on 1999 Merc 40 ELPTO

    Wouldn't start yesterday out on the lake - any good places to start looking? Turns over just fine, so power is getting to the motor.
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    Humminbird 931C

    I have a Humminbird 931C on the way - I know it's discontinued, but the deal was too good to pass up for a brand new in the box unit. I'm sure a few folks here have them, any advice as to what NOT to do, or what works best? It will likely get mounted in the front of the boat because that's...
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    1998 Super Guide v14

    Just bought a 1998 Superguide v14, with console. Is there anything I need to know about this boat to keep it in top condition? It has a 1999 Merc 40 ELPTO with tilt & trim on it.
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    1999 Merc 40 ELPTO

    Finally settled on a newer (1998) Tracker with a 1999 Merc 40 ELPTO. What do I need to know about this engine to keep it in top shape? Are there any quirks or special things about the motor that I should know?
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    Mariner 9.9 Year and a couple other questions

    I picked up a Mariner 9.9E, serial number 682 CS 251246. Unless I'm doing this wrong, that's a 1983 and is a Yamaha built motor. Is that right? I have 3 questions: There is a red button on the front of the motor, is that supposed to be a starter button (there is a black button on the side...
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    Power trim motor replacement?

    The electric motor that drives my power trim went Tango Uniform over the weekend... How hard is it to replace? It's a 1978 Johnson Stinger 75 HP, everything else seems in good condition.
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    1978 Johnson Stinger 75 HP will not go into reverse

    It feels like it's going in when I have it out of the water with muffs on it, but would not engage reverse when in the water last weekend. Any chance this is just a linkage adjustment issue?
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    Boat parts

    I'm sure you folks have sources for parts that are better than the local marina (which I'll continue to support for service and things I need in a hurry) and places to find obscure parts for boats no longer made. With your help, I bought a 1984 Blue Fin on Friday, and it needs some parts - most...
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    Looking at a 1984 Blue Fin

    16', Johnson Stinger 75 HP. Looks like the boat is the "Sportsman" model. What can folks tell me about the boat, the motor, and what I should be looking at. I've been away from boats for 20 years, moved up north and got back into fishing this year. Grew up with Lunds. How long was the...
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