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    2003 30 hp Johnson 2 stroke #J30RLSTB

    I'm looking for any experiance, good, bad or indiferent on this motor[built by Bombardier] what do you like/don't like about it.I have an opportunity to buy one virtually new from a government auction
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    I/O conversion on bayliner explorer

    There is a 23 'bayliner explorer for sale for $500,I/O needing replacement.This is a semi displacement type hull and only had a 4 cyl volvo driving it.Would it be feasable/economical to convert it to a Yamaha 4 cycle outboard by installing an engine pod?The interior has been stripped out...
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    YAMAHA-whats wrong?

    There's a 9.9 yamaha 4 stroke for sale-the guy says it starts readily enough-but only on one cylinder,smokes,then the second one kicks in several minutes later.Is this serious or just in need of adjustment?
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    lifespan of an inflatable

    how long is an inflatable good for?I'm looking at an older Zodiac-Hypalon I believe.What do you look for in determining condition-apart from leaks.
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    6hp evinrude

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    6hp evinrude

    I pulled my 6hp evinrude[older model] out, cleaned the plugs,put in new gas -and after a few pulls, it started and runs--but won't idle down[did fine last summer].Is this just a matter of playing with the lean/rich mixture knob?
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    pvc sewer pipe for pontoons

    has anyone built a pontoon boat out of large diameter black PVC sewer pipe using standard fittings?Would this be a practical home building project?
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    Zodiac MK2

    I am looking at an older 1988 zodiak mk2[13'-8'']that holds air and appears to be in reasonably good shape-no leaks, cuts, abrasions or faded fabric.It was government owned<br />What else should I be looking at-and what would be a fair price ?
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    older Zodiac

    I am looking at an older [1988] 13'8''Zodiac that appears to be in good shape[holds air,not faded,no serious abrasion, no cracks]My concern is how to tell if the boat is in reasonable shape-is there some way to determine if the fabric is still good?
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    old 2 hp evinrude

    I have an old[don't know whatyear,but probably over 20years ] 2 hp evinrude.I put in new gas, started it-but am having trouble getting it to stay running,I am playing with the two[fast /slow] adjustment lean-rich screws,and the choke-but it just seems finicky-won't stay running.<br /> My other...
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    Sailboat conversion

    I would very much like a trailerable, displacement hull pilothouse type fishing boat,and there is a 24' fiberglass ,dagger board style sail boat for sale pretty cheap[$1500]offered as a ''project boat''.I was wondering would this be a candidate to convert from a regular sailboat to a...
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    hours?

    what is a reasonable expectation of trouble free hours from a new outboard in the 200 hp range -assuming regular maintenance is carried out according to factory specs?<br />The reaon for the question is my fishing guide who bought a brand new 200 2cycle merc 5years ago and has had nothing but...
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    4 Powerheads!

    I was out with my salmon guide-and the 200hp MERC blew-again.That's 4 powerheads for that motor-and the total time since new is 800 hours.This outboard was bought and regularly serviced by the dealer.This last one lasted 500 hours-the best yet.Basically the same problem-the main bearing go.Twice...
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    crayfish traps

    I live on a lake andI know [from the otter scat] there are plenty of crayfish in there.I have never seen anybody taking them, anybody make their own traps?I am getting good rainbow fishing and would like to use the by products[ heads & guts]to see if they would make good crayfish bait.When I was...
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    spring trout

    I repositioned the rowlocks on my Devlin ''Peeper''- and it rows like a dream.I set in a couple of PVC rodholders within reach of the center seat, and everything works beautifully.An hour trolling tiny Black ****Night spoons produced some very nice pan sized rainbows.I fish them right on the...
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