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    Adding tilt/trim to a Yamaha 40

    I have an 1990 Yamaha 40 hp without tilt/trim- ?good.? If I buy another Yamaha 40 with a blow power head for parts ?bad,? can I install the power tilt/trim on the motor bracket of the ?good? motor. Also, this may be crazy, but is there an better way considering the difficulty of dealing with...
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    89 yam 40 won't start at dock

    Spent a year rebuilding my skiff with the help of this forum- thanks iboats guys. Did not have any experience with motors, so I took my 40 hp, 1989, yam, 2-stroke, oil injected to a shop so I could get out on the water with confidence. The shop put in a new fuel pump and rebuilt the carbs, put...
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    solder battery lugs help

    I am not having good luck teaching myself to solder battery lugs to 6 gauge wire. Any tips or recommendations on the best way to make this happen? I am using a standard Radio Shack soldering gun and lead free solder. Should I try to roll the bead down the wire or wrap a bead around the...
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    Good Trolling Motor Plug found

    I have been looking for a good quick connect plug for my trolling motor for 6 gauge wire. I know Minn Kota makes one, but it seemed to be a little wimpy. After searching these forums I could not find a better solution, so I thought I would post this for people who search the forum in the...
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    Exposed deck holes/foam in the rain

    I am restoring a 16 foot, fiberglass, foam filled fishing boat. After removing the center console, I took a trip to West Marine to get some more materials. While away, it started raining. Twelve screw holes in the floor of the deck were exposed to the rain for less than an hour. There was no...
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    6+ foot fuel line with 1989 40 hp yammy

    Will this work? Can ya'll foresee any complications such as bubbles, suction, and pressure? Thanks for your time.
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    Interlux 404 Primer advice

    I have been sanding for weeks and finally put on my first coat of In
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    Removing rivets from rub rail

    This is my first post. Thanks for having me. I'm prepping for a paint/rebuild job on my 17 ft. skiff. The rub rail is mounted with 55 small rivets. I have taken a few out by cutting off the head of the rivet with my dremell, but I would love to know what ya'll would do in a similar job. I...
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