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    Boating Supplier Recommendations?

    Who is your favorite (read: cheapest) boating goods supplier? I have spend the past summer filling West Marine's coffers. They have OK prices on some things and horrendously high prices on other stuff (like electrical). A couple of google searches yield specifics (www.bestboatwire.com) but I...
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    Transducer Question

    I've got a Raymarine ST-60 depth system that came (uninstalled) with my 24' Bristol ketch. Because of pitch of the V-hull, I am unable to mount the transducer which came with the kit - needing a long-stem bronze one to fit. The boat has a outboard motor well (which is covered) in the stern. I...
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    Overheated 1979 4932D

    I recently replaced my water pump on a 1979 4932D, and everything was working fine up until last night.... Ran through some weeds and apparently partially clogged up the intake. About 15 feet off the dock, the motor stalled out. Turn around, smoke everywhere, stinky gray smoke. The outside...
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    Wiring in a Battery Switch

    I'm wiring in a battery switch and a combination buss-bar into my sailboat. There was no pre-existing switch, the previous owner was content to simply disconnect everything from the screw-terminals on the battery before he left the boat. I purchased a Bluesea battery switch and Dualbus Plus...
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    Johnson 1978 9.9 problem

    I've got a Johnson 1979 9.9 HP long shaft (don't know model #) that came with my 24' sailboat. Early this season we had issues with it idling properly, and due to my workload I opted to have the boatyard take a look at it rather than do any work on it myself. The yard looked at it, did a...
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    Splicing an eye into double-braid poly line

    Hey everyone, This is kind of an odd request, BUT... If someone out there is in the Massachusetts/Southern NH area, who knows how to splice eyes into double-braid poly AND has the tools to do so, could you contact me? I've got a one-piece contract job I'd like to foist off on someone with...
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    1979 Water pump replacement gone bad - 4 horse

    Hey everyone, I'm really frustrated... I have been trying to get my 1979 4932D 4 horse up and running, and have had nothing but problems. I replaced my water pump (completely, including housing) after the motor started overheating and shutting down. Now, the pump doesn't seem to be working...
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    Spark Gap 1979 4 Horse

    Quick question - is the spark gap on a 1979 model 4932D .30? Thanks!
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    1976 115 control cable question

    Hey everyone!<br /><br />Finally got my "new" boat in the water, and have had pretty decent luck so far, all things considered. The only thing that I've really seemed to have a lot of trouble with is the control cable assembly. <br /><br />To get the throttle to full, a LOT of force is required...
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    Starter Problem 1976 115HP

    Hey everyone,<br /><br />Well, got the engine back on the boat yesterday, tried to fire it up in a tub of water... When I turned the key to the start postion, 2 things happened:<br /><br />1: Automatic choke and air intakes click to their positions (full open i assume)<br /><br />2: Starter...
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    Replacing 1976 115 transom mount - Help?

    Hey everyone,<br /><br />I have a 1976 115HP Evinrude (model# 115693D) which has a pretty rotten transom mount. I've decided to replace it, and found a used one online from a 1973 which, according to ER and a local shop, will fit. <br /><br />My question is this: How does this thing come off...
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    Transom Mount for 1976 ER 115

    Hey everyone,<br /><br />I was wondering if anyone knows where I could purchase a replacement transom mount for a 1976 Evinrude 115 horse. I have said motor, but the mount is in pretty bad condition. <br /><br />Short of replacing the whole thing, has anyone here ever rebuilt this type of mount...
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