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    need some assistance...

    i have a 1982 Evinrude 25hp with electric start. i replaced the starter and when i was reinstalling it i realized that one screw was missing. on the port side of the motor, it's the upper screw that goes into the manifold. it's part number 0307471 but i do not know what the actual size is. does...
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    Need help! starting to get frustrated

    ok so i have a 1982 evinrude 25 that i bought last year. it was running good when i bought it until the starter went bad. i replaced the starter and had a friend who's a mechanic clean the carbs, adjust timing, etc (about 6 months ago). it was running great once again until the last outing a...
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    1959 AlumaCraft Model F restoration

    This boat was purchased by my grandfather in 1960 (or so) when it was brand new and after he passed it sat in the yard for over 12 years until it was given to me. I completely rebuilt the trailer as it was quite rusty and started to rework the entire boat...here are some pics of before and after.
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    rated for a 20hp but i'm thinking a 25hp

    i have a 1959 Alumacraft model F (v-hull)...in a little bit of a dilemma of what size motor would be best. i had a 9.5 but recently sacrificed it to the river (long story...lol). the boat is rated for a 20hp but i'm looking at buying an older (late 60's early 70s) Evinrude 25hp. i've completely...
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    johnson 9.5 won't get on plane

    well first off, i recently restored my grandfathers old 1959 model F Alumacraft (14' aluminum v hull). i also purchased a 1973 johnson 9.5hp outboard from a friend for very cheap just to get me by for the time being. the problem that i'm having is that the boat doesn't seem like it wants to...
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    first boat restoration project - need advice

    well first off, i recently restored my grandfathers old 1959 model F Alumacraft (14' aluminum v hull). i also purchased a 1973 johnson 9.5hp outboard from a friend for very cheap just to get me by for the time being. the problem that i'm having is that the boat doesn't seem like it wants to...
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