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    Yamaha 85 steering link, lock nut thread size?

    I already ordered the correct nut from a Yamaha dealer, and borrowed and installed the one off my buddies Yamaha to use in the meantime, so no point in going to Fastenal.
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    Yamaha 85 steering link, lock nut thread size?

    Last Friday, I hit up 2 Yamaha dealers for the lock nut. Neither had it, so I ended up ordering the nut along with the lower cowl grommet, that I also needed. Unfortunately, they probably wont be in before I need them on Thursday...Both dealers said essentially the same thing, that is not really...
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    Yamaha 85 steering link, lock nut thread size?

    Part #4 in this diagram is what i'm looking for, It's for a 1991 Yamaha 85hp https://www.crowleymarine.com/yamaha/oem-parts/outboard/1991/c85tlrp/steering-guide-attachment
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    Yamaha 85 steering link, lock nut thread size?

    Part I need is: SELF LOCKING NUT #90185-09M01-00 Trying to find a replacement locally (today, hopefully) but I can't seem to find out what the thread size/pitch is is? Anyone know? I've seen part # decoders, but it's not making sense to me with this part number. Thanks for any help you can give!
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    Sportboat in use

    A couple pics from last years fall boating trip to Long Lake, NY... At dock views slumming it with a couple Feathercrafts ;) You have to look hard, but those feathercrafts are back there! I've had this Sportboat for a few years now and love it, but don't get to use it nearly as much...
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    Ignition harness for1996 40HP Force, by Mercury

    I have looked but came up blank, I cant event find a part number to search....I need an ignition harness for the above. Hoping someone can help! The info on the plate reads: "1996 40 ELPT" "OE180600" I can't completely make this number out from the pictures I took, so it might be...
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    1969 Durtech Comanche for sale

    It's a project, but I think the price is decent considering it comes with a trailer and a good motor...not mine, just passing it along. If i had the spare cash, I would pick it up. Poestenkill, NY https://albany.craigslist.org/boa/5225915576.html DW
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    pontoon deck joint sealer?

    So, I had ordered a bunch of hardware to start putting the deck on my pontoon. In the jumble, I forgot to order the deck joint tape (see link below). I was planning on starting tomorrow...still want to start tomorrow. Is there a decent alternative that I could pick up at Lowes or Home Depot? I...
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    Switch panel questions.advice

    Hi, i have a pontoon build planned for late spring/early summer. In the mean time I am gathering the bit's & pieces I am going to need. Really the only thing I am hung up on is selecting a switch panel. I have narrowed it down to 2 choices (unless another one or two get presented from you...
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    Duratech 17' Sportboat project

    So, here she is in her new configuration: On her first trip: The boat is comfortably quick (guessing 30+ with a 70hp). There is still a lot I want to do to it, but right now it's in a functional state (nav. lights, bildge, power outlet)...the rest will come later. DW
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    Wiring diagram help...review of mine

    Ok, like many, I am not great with wiring...However, I am trying...:redface: I am trying to get my project in the water for a fall trip coming up in a few weeks and for now all I need are the navigation lights and bilge pump. After some searching, I drew up with this diagram for my boat. I...
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    OMC temperture switch, 0584589 vs. 0583441...

    ...does anyone know what the difference is between them? will they interchange? The back story is that I put a 1990 70hp power head on a 1992 60 hp midsection...The 60 had overheated and was toast, the 70 suffered a glancing blow from a tree and the hood & tray were severely cracked (power head...
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    Pictorial help...powerhead/wiring of early 90's EV/JO 60/70 hp, w/T&T

    Hi all, I have a FrankenJohnson I am starting to play with...the body is a 1992 60hp (VJ60TLENE), but has a 1990 70hp powerhead (J70ELES) bolted on. reason for swap: 60hp = beautiful condition/blown powerhead 70hp = Fugly/hit by tree/good powerhead Anyway, the 70 didn't have T&T, the 60 did...
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    Need help identifying/finding a wobble roller arm

    I have looked and looked until my eyes hurt...I can't find a match. Hopefully someone here can help. Unfortunately, I don't have much to go on...the trailer is registered as homebuilt...while I know it's not actually a "homebuilt" trailer, I can't find any MFG markings. Any help would be...
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    found a project...Duratech 17' Sportboat

    A 1966 Duratech 17' Sportboat with a 1973 evingrude 65hp sitting on a 1993 EZ loader trailer. Hull doesn't look to have a dent in it, but it looks pretty bad, especially with the paint peeling in spots. the trailer need help...and the motor needs to be gone through and repainted. Speaking of...
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