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    Weight of Motor

    I have a 94 Evinrude 90 hp V 4 Around what does it weigh? I plan to do some work to my transom and am curious about plans to deal with the motor.
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    Help with cracked transom

    I have included links to pics of my transom. My plan is to do some work to the hull this spring and I need t do something to the transom as well. Thses cracks were there when I bought the boat this spring and they are no bigger than when I bought it. What do you think is the next step for me...
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    Problems with Sway

    Tow vehicle is a 3/4 ton long box. Boat is an older 16 ft Lund fibreglass with a older EZ Loader trailer. I always thought sway was the result of negative tongue weight. That isn't the problem here. I don't use an actual boat launch. Sometimes it goes on a little **** eyed. But no rythme or...
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    A Couple of Questions

    OK, I really appreciate all the help I have gotten this summer. I was a stoopid noobie in June, now I am just a noobie. I live in a remote area, know no other boaters and everything I know is self taught or comes from this board. Here are my questions I Hvae picked up from other threads. I...
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    Fish Finder losing bottom

    I have a Hummingbird 300 TX. Came with the boat. I boat a river 95% of the time, strong current, sand/gravel bottom. I consistently lose bottom with my fish finder at 20mph. It is a nuisance as the river is full of sand bars and very tricky to navigate. Last couple of times out (very cold) I...
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    Starting in Cold Weather

    I have a 94 Evinrude 90 hp. I live in northern Canada and it is starting to get cold. Tonight it will go below freezing, that is unusaul but the cold is getting the moose moving and I want to use my boat to hunt moose. I bought the boat this spring, it is my 1st. Motor is in fine shape, never...
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    Fibreglass Hull Help

    I have a 78 Lund fibreglass. Interior was recently re-done. Now it is time for the hull. Would like to paint it and patch the odd chip and as well where the rollers are wearing on the fibreglass. What material should I use to patch the boat?
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    Fibreglass Boat Body Work

    I have a 78 Lund fibreglass. Interior was recently re-done. Now it is time for the hull. Would like to paint it and patch the odd chip and as well where the rollers are wearing on the fibreglass. What material should I use to patch the boat?
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    94 Wityh Dusty Carbs

    Took the boat to a new lake, didn't realize it was over an hour on a gravel road to get there. Did not start easy that afternoon, started very rough actually. Ran fine, but started rough. I popped the shroud and it was full of dust. I suspect it is the root of the problem. Any informed advice...
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    Starter Troubles

    94 Evinrude 90 hp I was out yesterday and ran into some trouble with sand bars on a new section of the river. Lots of starting, stopping and paddling. Had a hard time starting it sometimes, it was turning very very slow. Others it was spinning fast. New battery this year and it had just...
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    Newbie Waterskiing Advice

    First of all, I tried to search the site and came up with nothing. Bought the boat this spring and we have tubed a lot. My 17 yr old asked to try something different. For his birthday I bought some waterskis. Went to a watersports store, bought what they recommended, a little wider than normal...
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    Red Line for Evinrude 90 hp

    I ordered a manual and it is on it's way. In the meantime I can't find this info anywhere.<br /><br />I am wondering what the red line is for a 94 Evinrude V-4 90 hp. <br /><br />I just bought the boat and with the new prop I bought it is running at 6500 rpms. <br /><br />That seems way too...
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    A couple more questions bear with me

    Once again 94 Evinrude V-4 90 hp<br /><br />Previous owner told me he changed the leg oil this season. I am not trustworthy. How do I check the leg oil??<br /><br />Also, the water I will run is very muddy. How should I rinse out the leg when I am done.<br /><br />Thanks again<br /><br />I have...
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    Dumb Air Filter ???

    I open up the air intake on my very new to me 94 Evinnrude 90hp to check out the air filter. There was no air filter in front of the carbs.<br /><br />Should there not be one???
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    Evinrude 90 wouldn't start Update

    94 Evinrude 90 hp<br /><br />First time in water, and no go. <br /><br />Took it home, pulled a plug, I live close to the river. No gas on the plug, no smell of fuel at all.<br /><br />Fuel pump maybe. But I have never owned an outboard before.<br /><br />Did I prime the fuel properly??? <br...
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    Tubing Question

    Newbie Alert<br /><br />New to me boat and I want to tube with my kids. I have never done it. 4 kids, all very different weights.<br /><br />I have been warned that cheaper tubes flip easy. Also that I need a very good tube if I put two kids on, cheaper ones will flip if the kids are not the...
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    How Long To Charge Battery??

    Newbie question.<br /><br />Just bought the boat, running a combination deep cycle/cranking battery.<br /><br />It has been trickle charging over 24 hrs. Any auto battery I have owned that does this usaully is hooped.<br /><br />Is this unusaul for a deep cycle battery, or should I start shopping?
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    Prop Manufacturers

    Another Newbie question:<br /><br />I need a new prop, likely 2.<br /><br />My dealer wants $205 (Can) for a prop, I assume OEM.<br /><br />Is this prop any better than a Michigan Wheel, or any other after market prop?? Seems like a huge difference is $$.<br /><br />AND what is the difference...
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    Prop Advice Needed

    Question: I just bought the boat, 78 Lund 94 Evinrude 90 hp.<br /><br />The prop must be replaced, I have ordered one and it will be in next week. I can't get one any sooner.<br /><br />Fella I bought it from told me he ran it twice on this prop since the damage.<br /><br />Am I asking for...
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    Prop Advice Needed

    Question: I just bought the boat, 78 Lund 94 Evinrude 90 hp.<br /><br />The prop must be replaced, I have ordered one and it will be in next week. I can't get one any sooner.<br /><br />Fella I bought it from told me he ran it twice on this prop since the damage.<br /><br />Am I asking for...
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