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    How big motor needed for 10 horse jonboat?

    I have a beat up old 10' grumman jonboat (rated for 3 Hp) and a 3 horse Sears Gamefisher (Tanaka) air cooled outboard.<br /><br />Motor runs semi-OK (though I've invested more than it's worth in parts), but it won't get the boat up on plane (I weigh 200 lbs). Not that I'm lookin for a speedboat...
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    How much motor for 10' jonboat?

    I have a beat up old 10' grumman jonboat (rated for 3 Hp) and a 3 horse Sears Gamefisher (Tanaka) air cooled outboard.<br /><br />Motor runs semi-OK (though I've invested more than it's worth in parts), but it won't get the boat up on plane (I weigh 200 lbs). Not that I'm lookin for a...
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    Continue repairs or buy new motor?

    Hey folks, looking for some feedback.<br /><br />Several months ago, I bought a 14 foot Livingston boat with a 25 HP Evinrude 2 stroke motor for $1,100. Both were made in 1980, and were used for fishing in Puget Sound (as I also use them). As with all "good deals", I soon discovered what I...
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    deposits inside carb

    Took my carburator apart to clean it, found some sort of deposits inside float bowl and other spots. Color is white and grey. The deposits scrape off fairly easily, but since I can't scrape everywhere (inside passages, for instance), I'd like to use some sort of solvent to get rid of them.<br...
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    What's in a carb kit?

    I have a 3.0 HP Sears Gamefisher (made by Tanaka). I've downloaded Tanaka's parts guide, but they don't list a carb rebuild kit (though they do carry all the parts). I'm not smart enough to know what parts comprise a carb rebuild kit so I can purchase them individually - any help?<br /><br...
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    2hp tank vent question

    Hello! This is my first post on this board, but I've been lurking, and as a result, I think I've figured out the problem with my motor, as follows (question at the end):<br /><br />Bought a mid-70's 2 hp evinrude a few months ago. First two times I took it out, it ran like a champ. But then...
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