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    OMC 1996 115 hp spark plug - yc vs c

    I wen't to a marine shop to get new spark plugs for my 1996 johnson 115hp 2stroke I bought that motor 2 years ago and it had a Champion ql82c spark plugs The marine shop gave me a Champion ql82yc spark plugs Is there any difference between these 2 spark plugs? thanks all!
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    1998 Evinrude 115 stalls when I put it in gear

    Hi, I have a 98 Evinrude 115 hp on a 18ft bowrider that was running fine two years ago. I didn't start the engine for two years Last weekend, I decided to put it in the water. It started after 3 tries and it idle just fine. However, when I put it in gear, the engine stalled! After about...
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    Home made bass boat

    Redneck boat http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-boats-Ottawa-Valley-Bass-Boat-W0QQAdIdZ134344873 I hope that it's not a serious add!
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    Need your advice on repairing a crack in aluminum

    I hit a log today and there's a crack between the two piece of aluminum. I can't weld it because there's a gasket near the crack. What should I do? I never repaired aluminum boats and after doing my research on this forum, I am think of using Gluvit. Here's some picture of the damage. BTW...
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    Propeller Question for 60hp EFI mercury

    Hi, I bought a new 17feet aluminum fishing boat with a 60hp EFI 4-stroke Mercury! I can do a 35-37mph WOT at 6000rpm with the original propeller. Can I gain more speed with another propeller? If yes, which one do you recommend and how much will I gain? I will also use the boat for ski/tubing...
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    Offshore outboard motors

    I saw today a guy with a 1987 265hp 2.5 EFI mercury motore (offshore) at the marina. He was selling the motor for 5k$ with the 1979 tunnel boat/trailer (esthetically, it's in excellent condition with a custom paint job). I am not interested in buying the motor (I am posting for a friend that...
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    fuel additive and outboard engines

    I am wondering, does anyone use fuel additive to clean their outboard engines once a year?
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    Northstar 170

    Anyone ever heard of NorthStars boat manufacturer? I was looking in the autotrader and I saw a beautiful 1998 Northstar (17.6feet long). The boat is in mint condition but I didn't try the motor (it look like they didn't use the boat that much!). The motor is a 1998 70hp Johnson. The boat doesn't...
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    Is this a good price and is it a good jet ski

    1999 Yamaja waverunner GP760 Mature owner (late 40s) 150hrs, all original with trailer 3500$ I have zero knowledge in jet skis but according to some post, yamaha are #1 in reliability. I will take it to a garage and do a full test
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    Compression on a 94johnson 20hp

    Tomorrow, I will do a compression test on my motor. What is the normal compression and what might be the problem if the pressure are high/low?
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    Very weird problem with 20hp johnso... White Smoke!

    Hi, I have a 1994 20hp johnson motor. I started, for the first time after decarb, the motor (it was sitting in my garage for 5years). The motor started from the first pull! Everything is fine except the annoying white smoke (there's was a lot of white smoke). I kept the motor running at half...
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