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    Fastwin tipped over and now won't fire.

    Hello, I have a 62 Fastwin mounted on a silly small boat called a Water Wasp (1972). I had it running poorly the other day, and during the whole process I stupidly tipped the thing over. It was upside down for about two minutes. I have since removed plugs and pulled the engine through gently...
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    Schematic of 1962 Evinrude Fastwin 18 hp carb?

    Hello, I'm a rookie with a rebuild kit for my 18 hp Fastwin. I would sure like to find an exploded view of how it goes together. It looks pretty basic, but I'm uneasy about how to set the float and where this little nylon o ring washer goes. I'd sure appreciate some suggestions. Thanks!
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    Carb kit for 1962 Fastwin?

    Hello, I just acquired a 1972 water wasp with a 1962 evinrude Fastwin outboard. It hasn't been run for about five years, so I thought I would clean out the carb and rebuild it if I can find a kit. I dont see much for markings on the carb, so what do you suggest for tracking down a carb kit...
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    Starting problem the other day. Why?

    First boat, with about 10 outings so far with flawless engine performance. The boat is a 2004 Ebbtide 210 Campione deckboat, with the Volvo Penta 5.0 Gxi/SX 270 hp. The other day we unloaded the boat off the trailer, jumped in and the engine failed to start. It sputtered and farted, but...
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    Is it right to tilt up in shallow water?

    We're new to boating with a 2004 Ebbtide 210 Campione deckboat. It has a Volvo Penta 5.0 Gxi/SX, 270 hp with a four bladed aluminum prop. We're heading up to a lake that has a scenic, but shallow, thoroughfare that the family will insist on boating. My plan is to boat it with the tilt up a...
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    Is my boat performing adequately? Smart Tab rigging?

    I'm new to boating, so my apologies for my ignorance. I have an 04 Ebbtide 210 Campione deckboat. It has a Volvo Penta 5.0 Gxi/SX, 270 hp. I believe it weighs in at a little over 3000 pounds and we normally have a pax and fuel load of around 1000 pounds. I bought it with a 3 blade, 21 degree...
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    Speedometer issues.

    My 2004 Ebbtide 210 Campione (Volvo Penta 5.0 Gxi/SX 270 hp) has had a slow responding speedometer, that also reads around 10-15 mph low. I blew out the line from the speedo back, revealing some water and a small black speck, but was dissappointed to see it's performance didn't improve when put...
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    Circuit Breaker Popping! Thoughts?

    I just replaced the starboard dock light (headlights) on my 2004 Ebbtide 210 Campione (Volvo Penta 5.0 Gxi/SX 270 hp). The new bulb failed to work, so I assumed it was not receiving power. Went out last night only to find that now my port one isn't working either, due to a dock light circuit...
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    Can I tow with my bimini top up?

    My wife was quite upset with me tonight, as I chose to trailer the boat home with the bimini top still up (about 30 minutes drive time). The boat is a 2004 Ebbtide 210 Campione deck boat, with a 5.0 Gxi. The bimini, I must confess, is quite long...probably 10 feet or so. I stayed around 50...
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    stabilizers/hydrofoils...Gimmick or Worthy?

    I have a 2004 Ebbtide Campione 210 deckboat used for basic family recreation. I am new to boating, and saw some stabilizer/hydrofoils in the boat shop today that boast about quicker planing and better economy. There about $50, so if there's any truth to it I'm ready to buy one. But I'm not...
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    Appropriate prop for Volvo 5.0 Gxi/SX

    I have a 2004 Ebbtide 210 Campione deck boat (Our first Boat). I am suspicious that the prop is inappropriate, as I am getting only 40 mph (gps) and a max 4000 rpm. The current prop is a Michigan Wheel 14 1/4 x 21 three bladed prop that is not in perfect condition (straight and smooth, but...
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