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    20 hp Yamaha safe to run??

    I have a 3 year old 20 horse yamaha electric long shaft outboard. When the temps are very cold (sub freezing and ice) the motor does not pump water right away when I start it. If I let it run at an idle it will eventually start to push water out of the p-hole (5-10 min). a) Is it safe to run it...
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    9.9 Evinrude 4 stroke (98 Evinrude)starting issue

    This is my kicker motor which I am trying to start for the first time this year. It runs off the same gas tank as my main engine. Main engine runs perfectly. I have changed the plugs and checked the gas filter. When it turns over there is no firing whatsoever. Would spraying a little Quick Start...
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    Bottom paint question?

    I have a 2001 wilker Galaxie which had a coat of Interlux bottom paint applied 4 or 5 years ago. I trailer this boat and use it maybe 15 times a year. I want to reapply the bottom paint. As I had it originally done a couple of hundred miles away, and the tech is no longer there, the only info I...
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    Laugh at me!!

    I?m at wits end!! I?ve tried two different lights, two different switches and two different batteries. I continue to get a dim stern light. My 16? aluminum is wired as follows: Positive battery to pull on & off switch to stern light to bow light; return to battery and attach to negative post...
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    Seasense adjustable stern light question?

    I'm wiring one of these into my 16' Princecraft starfish. The wire used to attach my wire to the stern light above is very small in diameter (one half the diameter of the 12 gauge wire I'm using). Would this be the cause of a dim stern light? (The bow light is good and strong.) Thanks
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    Wiring question??

    Uusually this is pretty simple for me. At least it has been in the past. I'm wiring a new 16' princecraft starfish. Bow light, stern light, electric start 20hp yamaha (3 yrs old). I put a switch in at the back (toggle switch) to control the lights. All slices were soldered together. Lights and...
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    "Transducer Mounting Bracket"

    I want to mount a transducer on a piece of maintenance-free, high-density polyethylene plate affixed to the transom of my aluminum boat (16' princecraft with 20hp yamaha). I do not want to drill holes in the transom. Does anyone have experience with mounting the plate to the transom by gluing...
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    Lengthening battery leads!!

    I have a 2007 20 horse Yamaha electric, 4 stroke on a 14 foot lund (acadian). As this boat is for short shaft motors, I added a jack plate so I could use a long shaft, for the day I buy a new boat. I want to add an electric trolling motor. As a result my battery will need to be closer to the...
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    Seafoam use question

    Okay. I got the message about running Seafoam through my engine to decarb it. (Kicker-1998 9.9 Evinrude 4 stroke, model E10R4EEB) Main engine is a 3.0 mercrusier (2002) . Issue: My kicker would not maintain 2.6, but climbs to over 3.3 mph while trolling. Should I follow the 1 gal, 16 oz seafoam...
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    9.9 Evinrude 4 stroke running rough question??

    I run an Evinrude 9.9 4 stroke as a kicker (model E10R4EEB). Last time out it started fine, trolled at 2.6 for awhile and then would speed up to over 3 mph. We were continually adjusting the speed as it would not maintain a constant speed. I recall having a similar problem before. Solved it , I...
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    Adjusting low trolling speed??

    I have a 2007 20hp Yamaha electric long shaft motor. My concern lies with my low trolling speed. The slowest I can get i to go on my 14' Lund is 2.0 mph. I would appreciate info on how and where to adjust this to slow it down?? Thanks for the help!! MikeM
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    Replacing starter question???

    I have to replace my starter on my 3.0L mercrusier (2001 I believe) because I believe the one installed is an automotive starter. The question is: Is a matching Sierra starter, instead of a mercrusier starter, suitable to use?? It is a considerable savings. Thanks MikeM
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    Newbie -replacing floor questions??

    I have a 14' Lund Larson Acadian aluminum boat. The floor is rotting out. I would like to replace it but have some questions. a) Does the floor provide support to the shape of the hull? b) If I remove the floor, I assume I'll find runners to which I attach the new floor. Can I just screw the...
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    Yamaha 4 stroke weight and boat??

    I have a Lund-Larson 14 foot, 15inch Acadian which is rated for a 20 hp motor. A new yamaha 4 stroke weighs just over 100 lbs. Will this motor be safe to use on this boat??
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    1998 Evinrude 9.9 4 stroke - removing spark plugs

    I want to winterize this engine. (Model E10REEB)<br />I'm not sure how to get at the bottom spark plug below the fuel pump. Do I take the cowling off? (How do I do this?) or do I remove the fuel pump?<br />Thanks
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