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    Any outboard Techs around Gainsville/Jacksonville

    Well from my "what do I do now" post it looks to me the 140hp Evinrude will have to go so I can finish my project. I would however like someone to check the engine so I can have it running when I advertise it. Would rather spend my money with someone from this forum. Joe.
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    What do I do now.

    I bought this 1981 x 16.5? Wellcraft Airslot off Craigslist as a project in February this year with the intention of rebuilding it into almost new condition, with alterations to suit my taste. So, out came the deck the transom and all the old flotation foam, I replace all of this with new...
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    Follow up to "Is blower needed"

    Been following this, as so many other posts here with great interest, seeing as I am busy redoing my boat. 1981 Wellcraft Air Soft with '79 140 Evinrude. Question, I am installing 2 x 18 gal fuel tanks in a totally enclosed compartment under my deck amid ship, only access will be the inspection...
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    Log in x 20 per session

    Does every one have to re-log in every time you go to a different section of the forum, or am I doing something wrong. I do not have this problem on other forums. Tx, Joe.
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    What is it called

    Fuel tank inspection hole covers?, what is the correct name so I can order some did a search but to no avail. Tx, Joe.
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    Advise on installation of belly tanks please

    I am installing 2 x 18 gal plastic fuel tanks in the centre belly opening over the keel in my 1981 16,5' Wellcraft Air Slot, 2 x fillers and vents with a y valve. Would it be necessary to vent the compartment as well? I would like to lay the tanks on a closed cell foam mat (exercise type mat) to...
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    Compression test standards

    Is there a compression test rating list for the various motors.? I couldn't find anything in my repair manual. Joe.
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    Replacement # for Evinrude parts

    Where can I find the replacement part #'s for old parts. I need new coils for my 1977 140hp Evinrude, the part # is 581610 as per evinrude.com and the price is $45.00 ea. Simmilar coils is selling for $25.00 ea but I can not find the excact part# replacement which after 30yrs is probably a...
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    Starting a motor on the hard.

    I am trying to start my 140 Johnson on the shop floor, but things are not working. 1) the starter sometimes kick in and will not release from the flywheel, causes mad dash to get batery disconected,( does not do this all the time) 2)The key is not wired to the motor at present, some one cut...
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    235 hp Johnson 1985 Should I stay away from this ?

    Hi all, I am looking at buying a 85 Wellcraft 228 in very good condition with a '85 235hp Johnson on it. Problem: 4 cylinders read 87 psi, 1 reads 75 psi, and 1 reads 80psi, with throttle in idle position. The motor starts easy and runs with a bit of a miss on idle, with muffs on. I can get...
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    Fuel pump and Hp rating

    Hi all, ('78 Wellcraft 16.5' Air slot.) My questions for the day. 1) Does fixed fuel tanks have a electric pump in each tank, and do I use a switch over valve when I run two tanks. I'm thinking of two side tanks instead of a belly tank. 2) My boat is rated for 120hp, I got hold of a 140hp...
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    Belly Tank

    I would like to go with a 34 gal belly tank from West marine, Moeller tank, but a bit steep at $339.99 are simmilar tanks available some where else at better prices. Couldn't find anything on the net. Joe.
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    To foam or not to foam

    Hi, Started on Monday and this is how far we got. (16.5' Wellcraft Air Slot) Went to go pick up a 140hp Evinrude this afternoon (5 hrs) http://joejude.ws/gun-pics/boatpic.jpg I want to order foam and fiberglass tomorrow and pic up the Marine ply. After reading the foam controversy for the last...
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    Wellcraft 16.5' Airslot's

    Any Airslot owners around, I need some questions answered. Would realy appreciate some help. I have checked the Wellcraft owners forum. Tx, Joe.
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    Getting my boat riged for fishing.

    New to this and trying to get it all together, some suggestions please. Boat is a '81 Wellcraft 16.5' air slot, what do you guys suggest for Fish / Depth finder, size of trolling motor and any other must have toys onboard. I am presently taking out the floor and foam and would like to built-in...
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