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    Survived Irene

    Hi, I was a nervous wreck this weekend. Governor had mandatory evacuations for 8am Friday, Well I was down at the boat on Thursday night prepping for the storm. On Friday I wanted to have the boat pulled and the answering machine at the marina was basically they were closed due to evacuations. I...
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    Timing Marks on balancer

    Hi, I have a twin counter rotating engine setup, the port engine is fine, the starboard engine seems not as crisp. These are brand new engines (long blocks) I checked the timing on the starboard engine and I have multiple marks to use. 1 is stamped' "vertical", another about 2 inches clockwise (...
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    Whats the best way to glass back in cockpit floor?

    Hi, I had to have my 2 fuel tanks removed to repair their supports and to have them cleaned and painted. So my cockpit was cut to lift the tanks out. the tanks are 150 gal each. The opening was cut on a bevel so when the floor will be set back it won't drop thru. Whats the best way to glass...
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    What to put drained fuel in? 90+ gals

    Hi, I have to pull my tanks from my 32ft Chris craft, the tank supports have fallen apart and need replacing. I checked the tanks today and I estimated about 90+gal in each tank. I siphoned off 12 gal and it didn't make much of a dent in the volume. What can I use to store the gas in? DO they...
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    startup of my new motors

    Here is my port motor being started with water for the first time. I had pulled the plugs and cranked the motor over to prime oil and fuel pump. I had removed the impeller to minimize damage to it. After I knew it would run, I replaced the impeller and added water. Motor started easily and...
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    Hose cuffs?

    Hi, I'm replacing all my drain hose and bilge pump hoses, I was given a spool of 3/4 ID shields multiflex hose. I've read that I need to use a hose cuff, I haven't been able to find a part number or where to order. I would like to use this hose as it was a good deal (free) I have about 50ft of...
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    Fuel tank supports twin tanks

    Hi, I'm in the process of refitting a new to me Chris Craft Commander 315 1989 sport fishing boat. The hull and top sides are in great shape, interior good (minor stuff like carpet, curtains) I have the engines pulled for replacement and I'm going thru the fuel system. The boat has twin 150 gal...
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    Over heat alarm after slow speed running

    Hi, was out in the bay yesterday, ran about 5 miles to my favorite spot and did several drifts for flounders. After the 3rd drift, started up and went slow speed say 5 minutes as my buddy was on the phone. The alarm sounded and it was the constant overheat alarm. The motor was pumping a good...
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    Ran motor for first time, minor hiccup

    Hi, ran the boat today, first time with new to me 140 motor. Had a little trouble starting, cranked over, squeezed primer till hard, cranked, squeezed, finally started, Idled fine, fast idle worked, shifted forward reverse in idle no stalling. Very pleased so far. Idle past the no wake area...
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    Adding Ballast to bow to level boat (pics)

    Hi, I just put in my project boat, with a newer motor (replaced the old force 125). I put the boat in the slip, and tied up. The boat sits high in the water, especially the bow. If you look at the stern picture,http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx295/sammywell2009/IMG_1028.jpg you will think...
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    Mounting boat seat on a vertical surface

    Hi, I want to add a pair of seats to my old Bayliner Trophy boat. On either side of boat I have a built in livewell and dry storage. I wanted to mount a seat to the rear side. I haven't found an angled seat pedestal or a curved pedestal. I was hoping to find a wedge type mount that drops into a...
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    Cannot remove powerhead

    Hi, I did some searching and couldn't find my situation. I have an 85 140 looper that I need to replace the lower mount. I have to get access to the steering nut so I need to remove the powerhead to remove the mid section. I was able to remove all the long bolts and the nuts on the front and the...
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    Replacement pistons have different size wrist pin

    Not sure how to proceed, I have a 79 evinrude 15hp, I had to replace the lower piston due to broken ring. I was lucky no damage to cylinder and stayed with standard size pistons. So I ordered 2 pistons, lightly honed the cylinders and started to install the rods on the pistons and the pin is...
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    Evinrude 15hp prop shaft moves

    Hi, I was searching old posts and couldn't find my exact issue. I have a 15hp (1976) that the shaft output of the lower unit, moves about 1/4 inch in and out. Its not the propellor on the shaft, but the shaft itself. The motor does shift into forward and reverse. The motor is non running for a...
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    Good Motor?

    Hi, I'm usually at the force section reading and learning how to keep my force 125 running well. Well I bought a 1985 140 VRO long shaft to replace my force. The motor is complete, runs and idles smooth, tilt trim 2yrs old and working, compression all close around 120psi. Is this a good all...
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