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    Mini Jacker or Transom Elevator?

    So I have been ravaging the posts on this subject and was just leaning towards building TD's transom elevator idea (thanks for the diagram), but found these two separate posts by TD that when quickly read, almost seem to contradict. Hopefully he can clear this up for me (I'm thinking he is...
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    1993 Evinrude 30Hp Impeller question.

    So I just bought an 1993 Evinrude 30 Hp and though it pumps water well, the previous owner told me that the impeller hadn't been replaced in 8 or more years. Even though it is pumping water well I would feel better knowing that it has a new impeller replaced recently so I was wondering if I...
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    1993 Evinrude 30Hp. Good buy? pics included.

    So anyways found this post on the craigslist for 1993 Evinrude 30 with all cables, controls, link arm, original keys, manual, and sales receipt. The motor is a longshaft, elec start, elec choke two stroke. Flywheel turns easily by hand, will shift easily, compression is 130psi per cylinder...
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    Transforming a zodiac yachtline rib.

    So anyways guys I have been sibbing for awhile now and loving it. I even went ahead and got a trailer so I can spend more time boating and less setting up every time out of the back of my minivan(got to be a real PITA). When I started out boating I knew I always wanted a Rib, but simply...
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    How do you feel about using tiller extension handles on inflatables?

    So how does everyone feel about using tiller extension handles with inflatables? I like being able to have the weight up further for planing purposes, but it also made me realize that I'm further away from the motor if I ever had something happen. Has anyone ever had a problem while using them?
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    2004 Mercury 25HP carbed two stroke really a Tohatsu?

    Hello, I suppose the Guru will hold this answer. I am considering buying a 2004 Merc 25HP carbed, two stroke, elec start, longshaft remote locally from a friend and was wondering if this was in the line that Tohatsu made for Mercury? If so, can the simple 25HP-30HP conversion be performed on...
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    Steering adjustment question.

    I have always used Tiller motors and am considering changing one of my boats over to a center console with wheel. I have gone to my local dealer to test out consoles only to find it took about 3 full revolutions of the steering wheel just to get the motor to swivel fully left or right. This is...
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    Small RIBs...anybody ever used?

    I have been using a SIB for a while now and was considering going over to a small (under 12') RIB for the added security. I have found an 2001 Zodiac yachtline 340 R in my area that was used as a yacht tender with very little use. The owner also told me that it was kept covered when not in...
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    O'brien Freestyles, good skis?

    So I am looking to get into skiing this upcoming Summer and found a pair of unused O'brien Freestyles for $25.00, just curious if these are a good ski to use/learn on? I'm also guessing that $25.00 is a decent deal? thanks
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    Should I embark on this restoration? Pics included.

    So here is the deal. I bought a 1986 16' Sunbird bowrider package for the trailer that it sat upon and thought about restoring the boat as well. The floor is solid everywhere that I could check with my mallot/feet/hands (haven't taken the floor up to check the stringers though) and the hull is...
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    trailer wiring question. Grounding?

    So I searched the forum and didn't find this question. Anyways, I bought a new submersible LED light kit for a trailer I bought (didnt' have lights or wiring) and was putting it on. Anyways I got it to work just fine (haven't put it in the water yet), but was wondering, the lights are...
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    question for the knowledgeable.

    I have an 1992 Nissan 30hp motor. I know the guy I got it from said he paid more to get the 30hp over the identical looking 25hp back in the day. I was reading the manual and just about all the specs aside from the hp are the same. The props are the same, the rpm ranges...and even the bore...
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    Buying a home: advice for a youngster.

    So I am just about ready to get out of college and am tired of throwing away money away on rent. I'm seriously considering getting a cheaper house in the area and fixing it up. While looking at houses for sale, I realized that home builders in my area are apparently scrambling to get work and...
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    30 HP Nissan, will this battery work?

    Just got an 1994 Nissan 30 hp motor and has electric start. I've always rope started and want the smallest battery/least amount of weight in the boat as possible. Wondering if a 4lb, (riding mower/small power sports) battery will do? There is one at walmart for about 30bucks and it is the...
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    What should I do? (Ethical advice)

    I was given a 14' Alumacraft jon boat from a local university that used to be used by their rowing team as a coaching boat. The boat was in pretty bad shape...looked like they had ran the thing through the rapids near the university a few times. Anyways the boat had been sitting in a...
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