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    Porpeller pitch help, changing from a 17 to 15 pitch ?? (boat pictures)

    Hello, I working on my father-in-law's 15' older tri hull w/1988 Evinrude 48HP SPL, that is used for fishing. The prop on it is beat up badly. Running a 13/4x17 now. If I replace it with a 15 pitch would that make the motor over rev? The boat doesn’t have a tachometer. The reason for asking...
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    1988 48HP Evinrude clanging sound-timing plate bushing HELP! (pictures)

    Hello, I need some help, working on a Evinrude 1988 48HP SPL. I removed the flywheel to see where the clanging sound was coming from, and found the timing advance plate brass/bronze bushing is very worn, (see pictures). Can this bushing be replaced or will I need to buy the whole timing plate...
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    Helium ?

    Hello, I have a out of the box crazy idea. :eek: On a pontoon or tritoon boat, what if you filled the tubes with helium would that give any extra lift? Would I make any difference if the helium was at a higher PSI? Told you this was a crazy idea.
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    88 48HP Evinrude clanging noise under the flywheel ??? HELP

    Hello, I’m working on my father-in-law’s :rolleyes: 1988 48HP Evinrude. He was complaining about it will not idle and is hard to start. So I remove the cover and the first think I notice is the black roller on the throttle linkage is not touching the timing advance, easy fix. So I hook up the...
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    18' Pontoon Prop Replacement Question

    Hello, I’m looking for some help on a replacement propeller for my pontoon 18 ft tracker Bass Buggy with a 40HP Evinrude. The aluminum one on it now is fine, it’s a 12 ½ x 13. I want to have an extra so thought I might as well get a SS one and have the old one for the extra. I found a close out...
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    18' Pontoon 40HP Evinrude replacement prop questions.

    Hello, I’m looking for some help on a replacement propeller for my pontoon 18 ft tracker Bass Buggy with a 40HP Evinrude. The aluminum one on it now is fine, it’s a 12 ½ x 13. I want to have an extra so thought I might as well get a SS one and have the old one for the extra. I found a close out...
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    Young Knife Diver

    This happened about two summers ago,I still can’t believe this one myself. We were out pontooning along a little above idle in about 75ft of water, and my 12 year old son is playing with his new pocket knife. He had been using it for cutting bait and everything that a 12 year old can do with a...
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    A Chocking Idea.

    I have used a chock before when I had to load/unload my boat by myself and I had a truck with manual transmission. The problem I always had was when the truck had rolled back a little against the chock it was impossible to remove it without pulling the truck up a little, and then I had to get...
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    Thanks everybody for your help,on my 40HP evinrude.

    :) :)Hello, I just got back from the lake and the motor is running great. I ran it for about 3.5 to 4 hrs total and no problems. I think it was the thermostat causing the problem all along. I always thought that the motor wasn’t getting up to the correct temperature. Thanks everyone...
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    Under 18' Which is best fiberglass hull or aluminum hull?

    Under 18' Which is best fiberglass hull or aluminum hull?
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    Speedo, not sure.

    Does anyone really wear one of those things in public. <br />Yuck! <br />Cover the kids eyes!
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    Yes boys and girls sun block is a good idea.

    Yes boys and girls sun block is a good idea, if your going to be on the lake for 3 days. Check the ugly picture. :eek: LOL<br /> http://www.MyEasyPics.com/is.php?i=76209&img=06190011.JPG
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    How do you move up in rank?

    Hello, I just posted a new post and to my suprize I have moved up in rank,how does this happen. Is it just because I'm so good looking or what LOL. :cool: :rolleyes: :D
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    How do you move up in rank?

    Hello, I just posted a new post and to my suprize I have moved up in rank,how does this happen. Is it just because I'm so good looking or what LOL. :cool: :rolleyes: :D
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    What Evinrude Motor Is this?

    Found this motor local but haven't went and looked at it yet, the owner can't tell me anythink about what model or year or HP. He said it is maybe a 10HP, but I think it's more like a 35 or 40. I can get it for $75.<br /><a href="http://www.MyEasyPics.com/is.php?i=76148&img=evinrude<br /><br />"...
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    OMC #433378 Thermostat--Can't find--Help!

    Hello, I have called my local dealer for this OMC number, he can't find it. I have looked on the web and can't find it. I've looked in my Sierra cataloge can't find it. It's for a 1991 Evinrude 40HP. Anyone have a suggestion. :confused:
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    World Outboard on Ebay??

    Check out this listing on ebay, WORLD outboard high preformance motor, looks odd.<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50439&item=4558622495&rd=1
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    Trolling motor to fast in slowest speed

    I put the 28lb trolling motor on the bow of my 14ft alum. fishing boat. When I have it in setting 1 it's just to fast for this small boat. Is there a way to slow it down and not loose the speed in the higher settings? :rolleyes:
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    Inside transducer on an aluminum boat??

    Can an inside transducer be mounted with epoxy and work in a aluminum boat?
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    Installing Tachometer on Evinrude 40HP

    Whats the easys way to install a tach on a 40HP Evinrude? What will I need to buy?
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