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    fully enclosed Bimini for an 18SS

    Unfortunately it seems to rain alot when I go fishing....I have the original top with sides for my 1983 18SS, this works fine however, I would like to stand up at times and of course cannot do so. I was wondering if anyone has a fully enclosed stand up Bimini ? if so, how do you like it pros &...
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    too much air ?

    I've got a yamaha 90 4 stroke that I winterized last fall, my question is on the air intake there was a little hole drilled (on each intake tube ?)that was just big enough to fit the fogging oil straw thru. it was plugged with what i believe was chaulking. I was able to peel it off with no...
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    whats the best for cleaning carbs ?

    I've changed everything this spring and 90 4 stoke is running rough, has stalled a few times. any ideas on carb cleaning ? many thanx
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    fuel / water separating filter

    I've been trying to loosen the filter so i can change it....not having much luck. does anyone have any tricks they could share on how to get this filter free ?? its a Yamaha if that makes any difference and where it is mounted on my SS18 is very flimsy so i'm not getting real good torque. many...
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    yamaha fuel/water separating filter

    MY 10 micron filter is stuck, I can't get it to move. If I apply anymore pressure it will snap/break. should I just buy a new unit ? This is the last part to my spring prepping and the only problem I've had Please advise if there is a some trick to freeing it, I've even tried to tap on the top...
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    I've got to replace the original back /back seats on my 18SS

    I've just got tired of looking at them and would really like to put in three pedestal seats. Anyone have any recommendations for style, durability and comfort ?? also if anyone would like them (back/back seats), their free.....come and get'em. (New York)
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    SS18 motor tilt/trim screw has ceased up

    my motor on the tilt/trim unit went out on the yamaha 90 4 stroke last week, took it down to be fixed cost $900.00 ouch... then the tech tells me my manual override screw has ceased up and he doesn't want to try and open it. "might open a costly can of worms !!! " was his words. I'm not too...
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    new 18SS 1982

    Well at least its new to me. All original except I traded the 1983 75hp Chrysler for a 2005 yamaha 90 4 stroke. Boat runs really well, Icruise at about 26mph and opened all the way she'll hit 43mph with wife and kids, plus a full tank (22 gal ?). Had her out fishing last week and she sprank a...
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    replacing rivits on 18 ss

    I just lost three rivets on the stern, what is the best way to replace them ? Can't get to the inside without some major work of pulling the gas tank etc. whats the best and easiest way. all three are under the water line. any advise would be greatly appreciated Thanx
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