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    Cracked Weld, Marine Tex or Marine Tex Flex?

    Trying to patch up a spot in my hull that has cracked a weld. Had it rewelded last year to no avail, it cracked again, I cannot access back side to clean or weld from there so its a difficult spot. It has a bit of flex between the panels, and is under the water line. Marinetex flex is supposed...
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    04 Merc 115 classic, dropping cyl at low RPM's

    A few questions really, but that's the big one. Details: 2004 merc 115 2 stroke classic (carb'ed), 2+2 motor Runs great at high rpms, right at 5k at WOT, but sometimes it has a miss at low rpms(not idle), not like its dropping the 2 cylinders at idle, but it really shakes/misses and makes a...
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    This followed me home....

    Well its not a Starcraft but its a tinny! Looking to replace my 13' whaler with something a little bigger, had been looking at Starcrafts since the whaler prices are nuts in the PNW. Ran across this beauty and it came home. Its a 2000 Harbercraft 19', with an 04 merc 115 2 stroke. Has the dents...
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    18' OB Chief to CC?

    OK I need some input. Daydreaming at work and looking at all the SC Resto's has me thinking. I like aluminum boats. There is a 18' Chief I may be able to get for cheap. I currently have a small CC boat, and love the CC layout. I boat on a large lake that can get choppy, the hull of the chief...
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    Another "Whats it worth?" thread. 17' Invader CC

    Anyone have thoughts on what this is worth? 1994 Invader 17' (im thinking 183 due to the 140hp) He says a dry dock hatch needs to be replaced, the center bilge pump bracket is broken, and the float switch on the stern bilge pump is broken. 140 Suzuki OB, unknown hours. I see rust stains on the...
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    What is/was it, and what's it worth?

    OK Starcraft guys, what is/was it? And what on earth is it worth? I'm always looking for something a little bigger (I have a 13' whaler clone), and with a bit more motor. Kinda miss the bulletproof ness of my old aluminum boat. 18' is a bit more than I was looking for but if the price is...
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    SAFE Apostle

    Holy hell! Saw one of these on lake WA last week. It must be the new patrol boat since I hadn't seen it before. Four 300 HP outboards, aluminum, T-Tops... Im in love! It didn't look like 41' but that appears to be all they make.
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    Check your couplers!

    Just a public service announcement. Please check your couplers from time to time. The latches wear out in them. Latch kits are cheap. I lost my trailer last week, luckily i was basically in my driveway and going less than 30, but i hit a little bump and it popped the trailer right off the...
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    Fuel pump suction hose, ID important?

    So I replaced the fuel pump suction hose when I had my powerhead out. The hose that runs from the fuel pump to the cylinder that gives the fuel pump its suction. I used fuel line, and it was slightly bigger ID than the one that i pulled off. It fit the nipples fine so I figured it would be...
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    82 40hp - Poppet valve squirting

    I have an 82 40hp 2 cyl 2 stroke. serial # 6141414 Its squirting water out of the poppet valve ( I think?! Thats waht the dealer had it listed under in his computer). What would be causing this? I just changed the powerhead to mid section gaskets, so i dont think its exhaust pressure in the...
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    Shift linkage problem with Ph removal. 82 40 HP

    82 40hp, Serial 6141414 In the process of removing the PH, the gasket to between the leg and power head stuck and the plate at the top of the leg that hold the water pickup tube pulled up with the power head. This pulled the shift shaft up also. When i set it back down, pushed the shift shaft...
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    Plug Fouling with picture. Running rich?

    82 40 HP, 2 stroke, 2 cyl. Plug seems to be fouled. After running WOT and 4800 RPMs (operation rpms should be 5000-5500) it just died, pulled the plugs, found almost burned oil gunk on them. changed plugs, ran fine if kept at 4300 RPMs. (this is what it cruises at fully loaded) Pulled the...
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    40HP head cover bolts.... Access?

    Do I have to drop the lower unit to get at the lower head cover bolts? Can I tilt up the power head? They are all snapping off.... Tryingto replace tthe head cover gasket that is leaking around the plugs... Need to drill and tap the broken bolts.
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    82 40HP, water squirting from top on engine, Whats it coming out of?!

    So i was at the lake this weekend. I figured id pull the engine covers to take a peek while it was running. ( I have a bad gasket on the head cover which i wanted to see how it was doing) When I started it up water started squirting out the top! It appears to be coming out of a small hole in...
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    My budget family boat- 83 Coho 134

    Well I upgraded my budget boat a little! Coming from a 12' aluminum with a 7.5HP on it, it feels like a big upgrade. The new boat is a 1983 Coho. Its a 13' Boston whaler knock off. It has a 82 Mercury 40 on it. Its been well used and needs a little love but it fit my budget and we have had it...
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