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    00 40HP Four Stroke - idles fine but dies at around 2500 rpm?

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sup guys. Just picked up a boat with a 4/00 build Yamaha Four Stroke 40HP outboard. The thing starts up fine but will choke if I don't warm it up a bit. Anyways... It idles fine, it also goes in forward and...
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    Any problem with bunk guide ons not spaced out?

    What is the negatives of installing bunk guide ons leaving no space between the bunk and hull? It's not actually tight on the hull just slightly touching it. I can still move the guide on so I would assume there isn't much pressure there... *Note I have a trailer setup so the hull sits on...
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    Will an auto venting gas tank be problematic?

    I have an auto venting plastic gas tank... Basically has no vent holes... everytime there is pressure built up, it would whistle almost like a whining noise and goes away... I was wondering if I should just get rid of this and get one with a vent screw?
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    Adding additional bunks?

    My boat trailer seems to be set up for rollers. I believe the boat, 91 Calibogie CC, has a strong keel. The trailer is made for the boat and the bunks on there right now are adjusted at the highest setting and the hull is definately sitting on the rollers. The rollers are also on their lowest...
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    First time replacing steering wheel... need help

    This will be my first time replacing the steering wheel... When I got the nut off... I ended up having what looks like a steering adapter on... I have no idea how to remove the thing??? Any clues??? Does it just pop out with some force? Should I use a pitman arm puller?
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    Honda BF50 idle speed?

    Just curious as to what the RPM should be at idle for a BF50 Honda outboard? It was idling rough at 750 rpm and I adjusted it to about 1000 rpm and now it idles alot smoother... Is this ok or should I set it lower?
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    06 Honda 50hp outboard stalls at low throttle

    The motor idles rough and if I let it sit for a few minutes, it would shut off... It also begins to stutter and shut off when I am going at low throttle... under 1k rpms... Anyone know what the problem is??? Also I can't seem to find the idle adjustment for my outboard... Can anyone tell me...
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    15' Calibogie CC

    Just picked this up the other day... Had a 16' Bayliner Classic I sold a few weeks ago that this replaced... The Bayliner was a great boat and I didn't have any problems with it... It just wasn't a good fishing boat... This Calibogie should be excellent for my fishing needs! I am also...
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    Bayliner back to back seat question

    I was wondering if anyone removed the back to back seats off a bayliner... If so, is there a huge hole if you take the seat bases off or is it the floor? I plan to take the back to backs out and replace with a pair of regular seats so I can have more room. I'm afraid that if I start...
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    Roller guide on install?

    I have a pair of roller guide ons and a pair of bow assist roller guide ons... I was wondering when installing, should it be installed tight against the boat? Just touching it? or some room and if so, how much room in between the roller and side of the boat? The trailer is an escort so it...
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    DOTLINE manual outboard tilter?

    Was wondering if anyone has this? If so, how many hp do you have? It's suppose to be able to fit up to a 75hp... I have a 70hp that I want to use it with to help aid in tilting the outboard up... I can manually tilt the outboard up in the water but this looks like it would help alot...
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    lower unit vent and drain plug problem

    I been trying to get the lower unit vent plug off and it seems that none of my screwdrivers will work... I have stripped some of the screw... Anyone know what size flathead I am suppose to use that will fit exactly in there? Also the screws have a very little ridge to grip... how the heck do...
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    Interior storage hatch?

    I was wondering what is involved if I wanted to put a storage hatch on my 93 Bayliner Capri? I notice many other Bayliners come with one but unfortunately, mine did not... I want to get something like this...
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    Trolling motor wire gauge question

    Hello everyone... I recently picked up a Motorguide Wireless 55lb thrust 12V. I bought some 10 gauge wires to connect it to my battery... I planned to use it to extend the equipped cable about 4'... I also picked up 10 gauge receptacle & plug... So..... I open all the packages... start...
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    70hp Force by Mercury takes forever to start

    I have a 93 Bayliner that has a 70hp Force by Mecury outboard on it... Serial is OEO40813. When I am at home, it started easily with the muffs... Usually first or second turn of the key... However, when I am out at a lake... it would take upwards of 10-20 tries before the sucker finally...
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