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    100hp Evinrude hard start

    1988 Evinrude 100, really hard to start. Prime the bulb, bring up the idle lever, turn the key and it will rev up and then die. It will do this 4 or 5 times, reving slightly longer each time, before it finally stays running. Any clue as to what it may be? Also, its hard to stay running when it...
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    Simple Evinrude Question

    This is a simple question which I can't find the answer to anywhere. All I need to know is the max RPM range for a 1988 100XP Evinrude. I was told 4000-5000 by one guy and 5000-6000 by another. Thats a pretty big difference. Thank you.
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    Where are the prop experts?

    Here's a question. I've got a 100hp Evinrude on a 16ft Procraft fiberglass boat. Right now, according to the tachometer, I'm turning 4800rpms at WOT and GPS'd the speed at maximum of 37mph. Its got a 17pitch stainless prop. My question is can I change the prop to gain more speed out of this rig...
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    Transom Question

    How do you tell if the transom is fatigued or needs repair. I have a 1989 fiberglass Procraft with a 100 Evinrude. When I grab the skeg and move it up and down the transom moves ever so slightly. Its not a large amount of flex, but I can see it nonetheless. So how much flex is acceptable. Is...
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    Idling higher when warm

    I've got a 1988 Evinrude 100hp engine that cold starts fine and idles at around 800rpms. But after running at WOT for about 3 minutes, or once it gets warm I'll drop it back to neutral to idle and it'll idle around 1300rpms. Needless to say I don't want to do damage by shifting while the RPMS...
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    'Rude 50 overheated

    Just as the title implies, my 93 Evinrude 50hp overheated. Luckily this engine is still under warranty so its no cost to me. My question is what do you think went wrong? It was pumping a solid stream of water the entire time, there was a pop, my rpm's dropped, a puff of smoke out the exhaust and...
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    Simple Question

    Hopefully someone knows the answer to this, although I already think I do. Are the lower units from a 1989 50hp Force outboard interchangeable with a 1990 120hp Force outboard? Thanks guys.
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    Repainting Fiberglass

    If someone knows of a thread where this is answered feel free to post a link. Anyways, its a simple question. I own a fiberglass boat with faded, dull looking paint. I'd like to repaint to showroom quality. Can I just paint over it or do I need to strip off all the old paint? What sorts of...
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    Another "How do I" thread, with pics

    Well ladies and gentleman, this is my boat (see pic). Its 21 years old and the paint is showing it. Scuffs, scratches and chips adorn my hull. What I would like to do is repaint everything except for the white bottom. I dont like the ugly black/red/white combo and would like to do a black/white...
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    93 Evinrude 50, what tach?

    I'm looking at tachometers right now, just wondering which one I should get. Its going to a '93 Evinrude 50hp, 2cylinder 2 stroke. Not quite sure which type of tachometer this engine takes?
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    '93 Evinrude 50

    I've got a 1993 Evinrude 50hp on a 15.8ft Quantum fiberglass fish and ski. My question is what do you think the top speed should be of this set-up. The boat itself weights approximately 1,000lbs dry without gas, cargo, passengers etc... The engine was rebuilt by a marina and installed by them...
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    How do I fix this? (pic)

    Could this big exposed area of fiberglass cause water to get into my boat? I always end up with about 2 inches of water underneath the deck on my boat while I use it on the lake and I thought this might be the culprit. Also, how do I go about fixing it? Is it pretty simple or am I going to...
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    93' Evinrude rebuilt

    I just had a new engine installed on my boat, a rebuilt 93 Evinrude 50hp. Right now I'm running a double oil/gas mixture (25:1) in order to help break it in, as per the installer's instructions. What I want to know is if I'll gain anymore top end speed when I switch back to a 50:1 mixture? The...
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    Need some opinions on used boats

    Guys I'm in the market for the 2nd time in 1 year for a boat. Looking around it seems like theres a few options in my area that I like so I need some expertise from you all. Here we go! 1989 Bumble bee 17.9ft 1998 Mercury 150 efi outboard single counsel. Trolling motor, livewells, fish finders...
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    How reliable are later Mercs/'Rudes?

    I'm in the market for a new boat and a lot of the boats for sale in my area have late 80's to early 90's 100-150hp Mercs/Mariners and Evinrudes. Are these fairly reliable engines and are there any major problems with them? What are a few things I should look for on the engine while test driving...
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    '89 50hp bad idle

    Its a 50hp Force. After sitting around for a week it'll start right up and idle nice and smooth, but if I let it idle for more than 2 or 3 minutes it'll cut out. Then it'll be hard to start back up and even harder to get into gear without cutting out. Once I get it started and in gear it drives...
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    Mounting depth/fish finder to handrail

    Anyone have any good ways to mount a depth or fish finder to a hand rail? I don't have enough space on my console to mount it to that, but there is a hand rail right next to my console that would work good. The unit I am looking at doesn't have any accessories to mount it to a hand rail. Any...
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    Changing in-tank fuel filter

    This is just a general question not necessarily pertaining specifically to Johnson and Evinrudes. My boat has a below deck fuel tank. Its 20 years old and I would like to change/clean the wire mesh filter that covers the pick-up inside the fuel tank. However, the fuel pick-up is welded to the...
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    Best Boat "Accessories"

    What do you consider the most important accessories on your boat? By that I mean anything like a fish finder/depth finder, livewell, navigation lights, power tilt n trim, radio, storage compartments, rod holders etc etc... The reason I ask is I have a fairly basic bass boat which I would like...
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    Force won't stay at WOT

    I've got a 1989 Force 50hp outboard. This past summer while driving it I ran into a couple problems. It gets up on plane fine, and accelerates good, but occasionally after 2 or 3 minutes on plane at full throttle it will suddenly bog down and slow to a little more than idle and it won't get back...
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