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    1978 115 evinrude worth buying?

    I found a 78 rude 115hp with controls for $300. Seller says it runs and has been used freshwater only. Any thing to look for or common problems for this motor? I'm trying to replace a 1978 70hp johnson that runs great but pumps water into the engine compartment because of a corroded exhaust...
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    painting boat upside down with motor on

    Will the gear oil stay in a 1978 70hp johnson motor if I flip it upside down? I want to paint the bottom of my 16' aluminum boat and don't want to take the motor off.
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    video of 1978 70hp johnson water leak

    motor video - YouTube Model 70el78c 70hp johnson has water entering the engine cowling base when on muffs in driveway. I took video of what is happening. When reved up water is coming out of the drive shaft area. Ran motor for about 20 minutes with no issues. How do I fix that leak?
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    85 rude 115hp good or bad deal?

    I am looking to buy a $200 1985 evinrude 115hp no power trim with controls for a project boat. The guy selling it says the power head is good but the lower unit lost forward gear. He bought a used lower unit that he says is good but didn't put it on the powerhead. He says the shifter shaft...
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    1978 johnson 70hp water issue

    I have a model 70EL78c 70hp johnson that has water entering the engine compartment when running. I talked to a mechanic and he said run it till it blows up because to fix it I must remove the power head and replace the exhaust tube gasket at the base of the power head. He said nearly impossible...
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    Tips on removing powerhead

    I have a johnson mod.# 70EL78c that was used exclusively in salt water. I have to take off the power head to fix water leaking into the engine compartment around the base of the powerhead. I don't have the shop manual. Any tips like shifter position, and ways to remove stubborn bolts ect. would...
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    old Johnson 70 runs great but water in engine compartment

    I have a model# 70el78c motor that has great compression and runs great. I took it out on the water 3 times with no problems. . At the base of the powerhead while running, about 2 inches of water comes in while on muffs in the driveway inside of the engine compartment. But it leaks to the...
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    what gauge wire nav./anchor lights, bilge pump, vhf ect.

    I am wiring up an old aluminum boat. What size wire is needed for the nav lights, bilge pump, ect. I just want to buy 1 spool of boat wire.
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    1978 70hp johnson water entering engine compartment on muffs

    I have a model# 70el78c motor with good compression and runs good on muffs. Water is getting into the engine compartment while running it in the driveway on muffs and water is coming out of the top of the midsection. What needs to be done? I just bought the boat and am trying to get it ready for...
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    1978 johnson 70hp has water at base of powerhead when running

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    What makes a Mako boat good?

    I found an 83 17' mako cc with a 84 115hp evinrude on it. It seems clean. The guy wants $3500. I thought that this is a bit steep for a boat that is 30 years old. What makes a mako good? Can it rot like most other boats with wooden stringers and transom. I will be back bay crabbin, fishin and...
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    carolina skiff value

    What's a 2002 16' dlx carolina skiff with a 2000 honda 25hp four stroke tiller with electric start in great shape worth with trailer?
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    25hp honda too slow for my 16' skiff

    I have a 16' carolina skiff dlx with a 2000 honda 25hp 4 stroke tiller model bf25a with electric start on it. I took it out on the river yesterday and it was very slow with 3 guys and some gear in the boat. It would not get on plane and if we were going 12 mph we were going fast. I made everyone...
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    carolina skiff electrical set up suggestions

    I bought a 16' dlx carolina skiff. It's a tiller with no center console. I want to instal switches for the bilge pump, sonar, anchor light, bow light, ect. I want it to be simple, waterproof, and out of the way. Any one have any suggestions on what to do? Where do I mount the stereo and sonar?
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    how to flush 25 hp honda motor with muffs

    I have a honda 4stroke 25hp mod# bf25lhsa ser#3200313. In the owners manual it says it requires a special kit to screw into it to flush the motor. The guy I bought it from used muffs when he ran it for me. It ran without overheating. Do I need to get the special flushing kit or can I use the...
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    what year is my motor?

    I just bought a carolina skiff 16 dlx with a honda tiller. The number on the motor plate is 3200313 BF25A. Anyone know the year? Is this a good motor?
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    what year is my honda?

    I just bought a carolina skiff 16 dlx with a honda tiller. The number on the motor plate is 3200313 BF25A. Anyone know the year? Is this a good motor?
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    Is my rusty axle safe?

    I bought a 16' carolina skiff deluxe. It is sitting on a home made trailer that appears to have a 2000lb axle. The axle had large chunky rust flakes on it. I beat the rust off. It has new 5 bolt hubs,tires and bearings. But the axle and springs are rusty. I tapped on it and it sounds solid. Is...
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    2002 carolina skiff 16' dlx weight

    I just bought a 2002 carolina skiff 16 dlx. I need to know how much it weighs because I need a new axle for the trailer it came on and it looks a little too small for this boat. I called carolina skiff's headquarters in GA and they told me the boat by itself weighs only 575 lbs. I looked online...
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    how to repair bilge drain on aluminum boat

    I have a 76 aluminum starcraft with a bilge drain that is rotten on the inside. It looks like it has a rubber o ring in it. What do I need to do to fix it?
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