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    should I consider buying this boat? Can damage be fixed?

    I am considering going to look at and buy this pontoon. I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice on how to fix this leak. the owner says it takes on about a gallon of water every 2-3 hours on the water. Is this worth buying for a good deal or should I stay away. The ad is linked below...
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    Winter time - Should I bring my 9.9 Merc inside?

    I have a 2000 9.9 mercury 4stroke on my boat. After I winterized it I thought about taking it off the boat and putting it in my heated basement. Would the benefits of it bringing it in heat would be worth all the trouble or is she fine out in the cold?
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    Winterizing question - flush out water ? 9.9

    I have a 2000 4 stroke 9.9 Merc. I am using the manual that came with my outboard to winterize- it tells me to run stabilized gas through the motor so it reaches the carbs before I store it, - The manual says nothing about flushing water out of the motor- Is there any water I need to flush out...
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    Lower unit gear oil milkshake

    1957 5.5 johnson sea horse- my lower gear oil looks like a frothy milk shake- I assume I am mixing with water somehow. What do I need to do to fix this? Also - is it ok to use the motor before I get around to fixing it? I put new oil in it today and I want to go boating - not work in the garage.
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    6hp evinrude will not run when hooked up to tank

    I have a 1971 6hp evinrude- it was running great but died out while putting through a no wake zone- it will start up fine and run for 30 seconds if I spray mix directly into the carb but if i hook it up to the tank it will not start at all- it just makes a gargle sound when I pull the starter -...
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    2 or 4 stroke 9.9

    I'm in the market for a used 9.9. What are the differences between a 9.9 2 strok and 4 stroke(besides not mixing) I'm currently looking at a 2002 merc 9.9 4 stroke.
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    how do I know if I need a new fuel pump? 6hp evinrude

    1971 6hp evinrude- it starts if I spray a mix directly into the carb. My tank seems fine so I am guessing I need a new pump- is there anyway to make sure its the pump before I shell out for one?
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    can a 9.9 push a 24 foot pontoon?

    I am looking for a pontoon boat but my lake has a 9.9 limit- I found a 24 foot without a motor that i considered buying but will a 9.9 move it or do I need to find a smaller boat? Thanks
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    real loud bearings

    I just purchased a boat and the trailer wheels are pretty loud. I jacked it up to check things out- the wheels are solid- no play when i wiggle them- if i give them even a little spin they seem to turn forever on their own- but as the wheels spin they are pretty loud- I popped off the cap and it...
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    Shine up a metal boat?

    What is the best way to make this boat shine? I has water spots on the metal that are hard to get off. Is there a product (preferably can be purchased in a store) that anyone recommends?
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    Ground issue- I think - i can't get my powerd lights to light

    trailer lights do not work- I have a 4 pin connector- it is getting all power- (lights brakes turn)- The truck harness is obviously grounded- if I ground the trailer side wires to the truck side ground - while plugged into the harness- they show power- but if I am plugged into the truck...
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    2 dumb questions- what fuel mix for 57 johnson and no fuel pump?

    Can anyone tell me what mix i need for a 1957 5.5 Johnson sea horse ? Also i was told that the older motors do not have a fuel pump- how does operation differ from a newer outboard?
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    How do I get to my points? 71 6hp evinrude

    71 6hp evinrude- running great but died and will not start again -tried new plugs and I'm still getting a white spark (no blue) -thinking condenser- I do not have a manual yet and I can't seem to get the flywheel off. I removed the top nut- is there something else I have to do to get in?
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    Link to PDF repair manuals?

    I obtained a pdf for my last boat on this site but now I can not find the link- Is there a place to get a pdf manual for a 71 evinrude 6hp? Thanks
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    1971 6hp evinrude died on water - will not start

    My 71 6hp evinrude was running smooth and sounding great today on the water. While I was putting through a no wake zone she died and would not start again. After long row back I'm looking for some troubleshooting advice. I checked the compression and had exactly 60 psi on each cylinder- as for...
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    broke the pull string on a 6hp evinrude

    I figured it out sorry- Is there a way to delete these things?
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    engine tick

    i had my boat out for the first time this season today-
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    new coil - still no spark

    I just purchased a new coil because I am not getting a spark- I hooked up the plug wire from the new coil to a spark tester and still no spark- Is it safe to assume that my problem is between my battery and coil?- my distributor and or rotor are involved post coil correct? Where what and how...
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    how important is wire gauge?

    I plan on replacing a lot of the old wires on my boat- (distributor-coil-starter-solenoid- etc...) Is important that I replace the wires with the perfect gauge? Thanks
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    Is there a troubleshoot FAQ for no spark?

    I recently replaced my rotor - cap- plugs- and wires. I no longer have a spark coming from my wires. I am looking for the most efficient way to troubleshoot not having a spark. Here is my set up
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