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    Never Been Started

    I have a 2004 Nissan 30 h.p, 4 cycle, electric start ,with electric tilt. Due to illness, I have never started or put it into the water. It was started when I bought it by the dealer. It has been stored undercover for over 5 years. I would appreciate any information and advise on starting...
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    Leak In Tracker 18' Targa Deep V

    On May 22,2003, we purchased a brand new 18' Tracker,Targa Deep V and it has had a very bad leak every since we purchased it. 3 different autorized Tracker dealers have worked on the boat from Missouri to Texas. They have pulled the front deck, drilled holes in the transom and lowered the...
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    Changing Steering

    I have a 1988 tiller steering 30 h.p. Johnson electric start motor that I would like to change over to a steering wheel steering. Is there a "kit" for such? The boat I want to put the motor on has the throttle and gearshift controls, but no electric start switch or choke controls. Any...
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    2004 Yamaha 150 hp, 4-stroke

    I'M considering purchasing this engine and would appreciate any pro and cons that any of you have about this engine. Thanks!
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    2004 Yamaha 150 hp, 4-stroke

    I'M considering purchasing this engine and would appreciate any pro and cons that any of you have about this engine. Thanks!
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    Replacing Co-Pilot Foot Control

    I have 2003 Minn Kota Power Drive Remote Co-Pilot, 12V, 55# trust, non-sonar,trolling motor and the foot control was stolen while I am on a fishing trip to Toledo Bend. All the Minn Kota dealers down here say I have to buy a complete new trolling motor, because all of the electronics are...
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    Changing Humminbird Models

    My fish finder was stolen. It was on a 2003 Tracker Boad and was a Humminbird Model XP-2000. I cannot find such a model. In the information that came with the boat is for a Piran Model. I am wonder what models of Humminbird I can purchase that I can connect directly to the transducer cable and...
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    How To Leave Engine In Freezing Weather

    I am a duck hunter and I need to know the correct way to leave my engine overnight on the lake where I hunt during freezing weather. Do I leave the engine down with the lower unit under water or do I tilt the engine up? If I tilt the engine up, how do I make sure all the water is out of the...
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    Hooked Up Batterly Backwards

    My Grandsons hooked the negative post to the positive clamp and the positive to the negative post on the battery and ran the 12v MinnKota. It runs, but the control is backward. How do I correct this and did it hurt any of the other electronics?
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    Wal-mart Outboard Motor Oil

    Is Wal-mart 2-cycle outboard motor oil o.k. to be used is a new 2003, 90 h.p. 2-cycle Mercury engine? Your responses will be appreciated!
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    Pulling Evinrude 200 H.P. Motor

    I am a senior citzen that recently took up older outboard engines as a hobby. I built a nice shop and have sufficent tools and equipment. I would like to know if I remove the flywheel nut, is there a tool I can purchase to screw on where the flywheel nut was, which will allow me to pull a 1976...
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    Sparkplugs - 1989 Johnson 90 h.p.

    I would appreciate receiving information on the proper sparkplug, brand and gap, if gap is required, to put in this engine. Your advice will be appreciated.
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    1989 Tracker V17 Magnum Rear Corner Clips

    I would like to receive information where I might be able to purchase the left and right top outside corner clips that joins the sides to the transom. I would greatly appreciate your reply.<br />Thank you.
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    Mag Plate for 1939 Johnson 2 1/2 h..p

    I would greatly appreciate any information I could receive in obtain a mag plate for this old engine. Thanks!
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    Shift Linkage Adjustment

    I have a 1971 Evinrude, 18 h.p. and the gear shift linkage bolt has stripped out or will not tighten up preventing the motor from going in gear. I can not tell if there are suppose to be two bolts on the rod or not. I would greatly appreciate any information and help in fixing this problem and...
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