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    Evinrude 2001 50 hp 4-stroke outboard reliable?

    Hi. I came across a boat for sale with a 2001 50 hp. 4-stroke Evinrude. Am looking at purchasing. Just wondering if anybody has experience with this particular model. Need to know if this engine is reliable or not. Any advice or past experience you could share would be most appreciated.
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    to buy or not to buy

    I have a unique opportunity to purchase a 16' 2000 Fisher Hawk with a 75hp 4-stroke engine for a very good price. I believe the boat to be in pretty good condition - except for one thing. The owner blew out 6 rivets near the boat hole when fighting a big storm on the big lake. (Lake Michigan)...
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    boat deck repair

    This is hard to explain, but I'll try. I own a 16' 1984 Sylvan aluminum fishing boat. The back half of the deck needs replacing. It's rotted. I have researched this topic for hours to no avail. And, I'm getting mixed signals on how to remove the deck. Some posts (on other sites) say rip out the...
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    1984 sylvan carpeting/deck problem

    I have a 1984 Sylvan 16' aluminum fishing boat. The deck is rotting. I'm trying to replace the deck but I can't for the life of me figure out how to remove the carpeting so I can get at the deck. If I sent a photo or two of the boat's interior where I'm having problems, could somebody possibly...
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    a little confused about boat deck repairs

    Hi. I own a 16' Sylvan deep V aluminum fishing boat. The deck is soft in one area... I plan on replacing the entire deck and carpeting. I am getting mixed signals on how to repair it... some folks say use exterior plywood, others say use marine plywood, others say use pressure treated plywood...
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    Repairing boat deck -- need advice

    Hi. I own a 1984 Sylvan 16' fishing boat, deep V. The deck is getting soft in one or two areas. I will assume that I have to replace the entire deck and carpeting. I don't know if the stringers are ok or not. This may be my ultimate Spring project. My question is, is this a hard job...
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    84 merc just won't restart

    I'll try posting this again... hopefully somebody with enough knowledge will be able to help me or steer me in the right direction. 84 merc. 4-cyl, 2-stroke, 50 hp. Starts great cold. Runs great. But after running for a while she just won't restart after sitting. I usually end up flooding the...
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    50 merc just won't restart

    Hi. 1984 Mercury 50 hp, 4-cylinder, 2-stroke. Fires up great when cold. Runs great. But after driving it and then turning it off, it just won't restart. Engine cranks fine, but it just won't start up again. Only after I wait for about 15 minutes to a half hour will it restart. Sometimes, I find...
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    50 merc just won't restart

    Hi. 1984 Mercury 50 hp, 4-cylinder, 2-stroke. Fires up great when cold. But after driving it and then turning it off, it just won't restart. Engine cranks fine, but it just won't start up again. Only after I wait for about 15 minutes to a half hour will it restart. Sometimes, I find myself...
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    best battery to use

    I own a 16' sylvan deep V with a 50 horse mercury outboard. I need a new starter battery to crank or start my engine. I also rely on the starter battery to power my bilge pump, livewell and navigation lights. I use a deep cycle battery to run my trolling motor. Hybrids, dual-purpose, starter...
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    dead battery

    Hi, not sure if this is the right forum or not but my question regards a battery. I own a 1984 50 hp Mercury outboard. I thought I charged my battery long enough prior to launching my boat but I'm not totally sure. My battery tester did show 2/3 charge. This "marine" battery has about 500+...
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    dead battery?

    Hi, not sure if this is the right forum or not but my question regards a battery. I own a 1984 50 hp Mercury outboard. I thought I charged my battery long enough prior to launching my boat but I'm not totally sure. My battery tester did show 2/3 charge. This "marine" battery has about 500+...
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    bearing buddies

    I have a shorelandr trailer with bearing buddies... Do you have to repack those every so often -- or take them off and clean them up and then repack 'em with grease? Thanks.
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    what to do with the gas

    Sorry for posting this message here, but this question is probably better answered by those in the "engine repair" forum than the "general boating" forum. Every year around fall I end up with extra outboard engine gasoline. I was told you could use your outboard engine gasoline (even when mixed...
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    84 merc in a stator of confusion

    I own an 84 merc - 50 hp, 4-cylinder, electric start. My merc mechanic says I need a new stator. However, I've seen prices (OEM / Aftermarket) fluctuate all over the place for this part. Mercury describes the part as a Stator Kit and sells it for about $350 plus. Other Aftermarket companies...
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