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    Older Lund Pictures

    I'm looking for pictures of an older 16' Lund (1967 or so...). Thank you, T
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    Fuel Flow Meter on an older 2-stroke

    Just wondering if it's possible (or even worth the effort) to put a Fuel Flow meter on my CV 85 Yamaha. I'd like to know what kind of mileage I'm really getting at a range of RPMs to help improve it. Terry B.
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    1990 Yamaha CV85 vs 1989 115hp Parts

    I have a 1990 CV85EL. I want to add a factory style PTT unit (it came without one). I know someone with an 1989 115HP parts motor. The PTT unit is good. So... 1. Will the PTT unit fit my CV85 bracket? 2. If not on the CV85 bracket, then will the bracket from the 115 fit on my CV85? If...
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    Is there a place online?

    Hello again! I'm trying to get my motor back together today...finally. Looking for the torque specs for the thermostat, water pump, and lower unit bolts please... I can't seem to find anyplace online that will list these numbers...if they exisit. Any help is appreciated thanks, Terry B.
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    Torqur Specs - 1990 CV 85

    Hello again! I'm trying to get my motor back together today...finally. Looking for the torque specs for the thermostat, water pump, and lower unit bolts please... Any help is appreciated thanks, Terry B.
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    Best overall 4- Stroke??

    Let's open a can of worms and I'll ask... What is the absolute best all-around 4-stroke on the market? 90-115hp range? Categories are: Lowest Noise Fuel efficiency Maint. Lowest user problems I've looked around the web and I cannot find an unbiased comparison anyplace. Terry B.
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    CMC PT-130 Trim/Tilt System

    Anybody have one of these? Do they work as prescribed? Does anyone know of any Marine salvage yards that might have a used one. That way if it doesn't work well for me I won't be into the cost of a new one. I have a Yamaha CV85 with manual tilt. Since I bought it new in 1990 I have...
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    Trim/Tilt System Interchangability

    I have a Yamaha CV85 with manual tilt. I have developed arthritis in my back so it's really hard for me to tilt the motor now. I'd like to add a factory trim/tilt system but cannot locate a complete system (wiring harness, gauge, and switches) to go with the actuators etc. Currently I'm...
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    Trolling motors in saltwater

    I have an older Die-Hard brand trolling motor (I believe they were actually made by Minkota). I'd like to put this on my inflatable pontoon and fish for Salmon this sumer in the bays around my place. BUT...I have no idea if it will ruin my motor. Can I use it provided I thoroughly wash it...
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    Fuel Tank Sending Unit Wiring

    I'm adding a fuel tank to my boat that never had a permanantly installed tank before. I have a factory gauge and the tank is new from the boat manufacturer. But I'm not sure how to connect the wiring for the sending unit. Can anyone provide me a quick drawing? The back of the gauge has...
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    Bottom Repairs

    Ok....So I got this "New to me" Arima last May. I wanted to do new bottom paint over the winter and in preparation I pressure washed the bottom becasue of all the loughing of the old UGLY paint. I also needed to see the condition of the hull beneath the paint (I had some chips and there had been...
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    '88 Yamaha Tach Wiring Colors??

    I have an '88 Yamaha CV85 2-stroke. After all these years I'm finally going to add a tach to the dash. But I don't know the wiriing color codes...Can anybody fill me in? I think it's the 3 wires that are deadended in the harness at the control box but I still don't know which is...
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    Walker Downrigger's and Saltwater

    I'm planning on changing to electric downrigers and have found a killer deal on a pair of Walker electrics (tournament models). Around here (Puget Sound), most folks use Scotty's, but I am not a fan of the belt drive system. There appear to be some major advantages to the Walker's but...
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    Murphy Strikes Again!

    OK...so I get me new kicker bracket mounted up, put the kicker on it. While I'm tightening it down I'm thinking about getting out next weekend for some Blackmouth before you guys get them all. BUT...here comes good 'ole Murphy... My kicker ('89 merc. 9.9) is a long shaft. the cav. plate is...
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    Tilt will not release

    here we go... 1999 Merc. 9.9hp 2-stroke. Has been in storage for last 8-9 yrs. Mounted it on the boat yesterday and now I find out that while it tilts just fine and is lubed well...it will not lower back into the run position. Thoughts? Ideas?? Thanks, Terry B.
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    Aftermarket Trim/Tilt units

    Having not been able to locate a factory Trim/Tilt unit for my Yamaha CV85 (a 90hp would fit)...So...I'm looking at the aftermarket ones from CMC and Panther. I know nothing about the CMC units but I have heard good things about OTHER products from Panther. Does anyone have experience with...
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    Aftermarket Trim/Tilt - Which is Better?

    Having not been able to locate a factory Trim/Tilt unit for my Yamaha CV85 (a 90hp would fit)...So...I'm looking at the aftermarket ones from CMC and Panther. I know nothing about the CMC units but I have heard good things about OTHER products from Panther. Does anyone have experience with...
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    Suzuki/Yamaha Interchangeability

    My Suzi dt85 is dying on me....not sure why but I'm tired of messing with it. It has a good PTT unit. My '88 Yamaha cv85 is running perfectly but has manual tilt. Has anyone ever tried to install a PTT on a motor that did not origianlly come with it? Can you tell me what's involved? As...
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    Oxidation removal?

    I just picked up this boat a few months back and the gel coat is "not in the best shape" meaning its faded some and kind of dull. I know that the proper thing to do would be to wetsand it then polish and wax BUT...I'm lazy and can't afford to hire someone to do it. SO.... I'm looking for a...
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    Transom Hole Repair ?

    I found out today that the mount holes for my Suzuki will not match up to the Yamaha. Anybody know a QUICK way to permanently repair the old mount holes in the transom? I have already put hardwood dowling in them and epoxied them in but I still have the "donuts" around them to repair. I...
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