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    Boat Ramp Etiquette

    This has always been our way too. While we wait our turn, we assist others too keep things moving along and because it's being human. When it's busy, we hang back and give it a while to clear out. We figured by the way these two guys acted is that they have been doing this for quite a...
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    Boat Ramp Etiquette

    We were all clearly in line waiting. When I pulled up to the line, The guy and his teen in the pontoon had arrived just before me. We heard him ask the lady in front of him if she was waiting and she explained who was where in order of launce and retrieve. The Gray pontoon guy was one of those...
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    Boat Ramp Etiquette

    Hello everyone. I'm new here. I've been boating here in Michigan for a few decades now, both as a guest on other boats and in the last 10 years as a boat owner myself. I have been running a 1990 Tracker 16' tiller for about 10 years and last week I purchased a 20' pontoon. At times at the ramp...
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    89 Tracket Transom replacement

    I replaced the original 20hp Merc with a new Suzuki 25hp 4 stroke this week. The shop that installed it told me my transom will need to be replaced. Not right away, but that it has a definite bow and is starting to get soft in spots. The boat is great. I doubt a single rivet leaks. I'm replacing...
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    2021 Susuki 4 stroke 25hp and 30hp Outboard difference?

    Hi, Looking at purchasing a new engine and the Suzuki is available so it's what I will buy. The 30hp is $700 more than the 25hp. When I compare the specs, they are the exact same motor. Same piston stroke. Same displacement. Same weight. So what makes the 30 a 30? Can I get the 25hp...
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    1964 Evinrude 9.5 sportwin service manual

    Does anyone have a Service, Repair, Owners or parts manual for a 64 Sportwin 9.5 they can email me? I have one that needs some work. PM me if you can help me out. Thank You
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    1964 Evinrude 9.5 sportwin service manual

    I am in need of a few manuals (service, parts, owners) for the outboards I would like to fix up. I know I can find a few on ebay or marine sites, but some are asking $30.00. Ouch!! Can anyone share or copy paste me a PDF? Help a brother out? I can pay a stipend, but I cant justify breaking...
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