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    1989 150 vs. 2008 115

    I unfortunately blew a hole in my 1989 Evinrude 150 XP and it is toast. I'm looking to repower with a new motor. This is going on a 1994 18' Cajun Fish 'n Ski. With the old motor it would push it great at 50 MPH. I have heard that with vast improvements in motors and now rating the HP at the...
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    Knocking noise, now what?....

    First off, 1989 Evinrude 150XP, premixed 50:1. And now the story. I had finally gotten the right prop for the boat and was taking it for a cruise turning a nice 5000-5200 RMP at the time and running great. All of the sudden, there might have been a slight pop and then it start knocking and...
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    Baystar vs. Seastar

    I am looking at upgrading to hydrolic steering and I can't decide between the Baystar and Seastar. This is going on a 18' 150HP 55-60 mph boat that currently has a very outdated single cable system. Money is always a top consideration, but what is the difference between the Bay and Sea? I'm not...
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    Ski Pylon in Rear Fishing Seat Base

    I am currently redoing the decks on my '94 fish 'n ski boat, but I was considering maybe in the future using the rear seat mount for a ski pylon. I know the pylon itself will have some braces that tie back, but how much reinforcement is needed in the floor? I am using 3/4 plywood with two...
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    1989 Evinrude 150XP RPM's

    First a little history: I have recently aquired a 1994 17'4" Cajun Fish 'n Ski with a 1989 Evinrude 150XP (E89STLCEM) on the back. The boat sat for a while so I have changed out the water pump, thermostats, plugs, inline fuel filter, and rebuit the carbs on the engine. The motor starts great...
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    Shift Rod Screw Location

    Hi, I am trying to replace my water pump and I have bought the service manual, but the photo describing where the bolt that you are supposed to take loose to drop the lower unit is not clear. Can someone give a good description of what and where I am looking for? 1989 Evinrude 150XP E150STLCEM
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    Broken Bolt in Thermostat

    I have a 1989 Evinrude 150XP that I recentlly aquired and I am starting all of the general maintanence that you should do when getting an older outboard. While removing the thermostat cover (only to discover no thermostats) I broke a bolt off. It is below the service. How do I go about...
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