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    Throttle shifter

    Have a Tracker 60 hp Evinrude. The motor runs great in neutral. Goes into gear like it should. When shifted to forward and push throttle forward, the motor will not gain any speed, and the shifter can't be push forward to accelerate. It reaches a "slow" speed and not being able to "push" shifter...
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    Stringers

    These are some pics of of how the deck was attached to hull. I used sawsall to cut beneath rod box,console,storage box and seating area which released cap for removeable. My question is this, do i need to tab new deck to hull(sides), or put it back the way it was? I don't see how the original...
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    Stringers

    Hello guys. I have removed one stringer from bass boat. After removing decayed wood, nothing but "powder" so to speak, I was able to leave the "sides" of previous fiberglass in tact, and at the original height of stringer. Should I cut down the "sides" of the fiberglass to the surface of deck or...
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    Another Mariner question, what year?

    Hello folks. Yea, another question concerning year of Mariner. Serial # is A906648, 25 hp. I've searched internet can't seem to find it. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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    Tilt & Trim

    Hey folks. Question: Can I use a three wire Tilt & Trim on a two wire Tilt & Trim? Three wire has Blue, Green, and Black wire. Two wire has Blue & Green. Johnson 90 HP. 1990 . If so, what would be the correct way to wire?
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    Repair and Paint Hull

    Hi to everyone. I am in the process of restoring 1981 Astroglass 17ft. I have removed top cap and have the hull "flipped". After flipping hull, I found PO had "tried" to fiberglass in some areas. I need to know how rework what is there, where to add new glass, or just in general what i need to...
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    Fisher-Marine Auminum decks

    I have just purchased a 80's model Fisher-Marine. Boat is 16t long and at it's widest point (side to side) is 68". The bottom is 48". My question is this,would boat be stable enough to put raised decks on it. Previous owner has removed seats and boat is down to bare hull. Boat is in great...
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    Tiller Tube

    I have removed all steering components to engine. The tiller tube is corroded and rusted . I have a new one on the way, but want to be sure if it's o k to "knock out" the old tube without screwing something else up. Engine is 1989 evinrude 150.
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    Evinrude will not idle

    HAVE A 1989 EVINRUDE 150xp. ENGINE DOES FINE WITH FULL THROTTLE, BUT IT WILL NOT IDLE CORRECTLY.
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    Lower unit swap

    How much trouble is there to removing lower unit and transferring the insides to another housing. Like I mentioned before, foot has crack in it. Shopped internet and found just the casing for 1989 evinrude. If this is fesiable, I quess this would be the time to replace whatever needs to be...
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    1989 150 evinrude/crack

    Friend of mine has a 1989 150 Evinrude. He noticed it has a crack in the foot of lower unit. There was also a little oil under it. Does the lower unit have to be replaced? Engine was fine last spring, forward and reverse no problem. Any suggestions?
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    Paint over original metal flake

    I have a 16 ft bass boat. I have scrubbed, wet sanded. rubbing compound, but the shine, I believe is forever gone. Boat had been outside for many years before I purchased it. The oxidation has taken over boat. I have replaced decks and want to know is it possible to paint over the original...
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    Covering deck

    I have a bass boat that I replaced the casting deck. I used exterior plywood and fiberglassed both sides before attaching it to exsiting fiberglass on boat. My question is this. Can I attach carpet onto the plywood or do I need to apply a layer or two of gelcoat to the plywood? I would like a...
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