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    Paint and Fiberglass repair

    I'm in the throws of tearing down a 17' fiberglass boat that has been sitting uncovered in the New Mexico sun for several years and I have some questions. 1) There is an oxidized layer on the surface of the whole boat that comes off with a lot of elbow grease and rubbing compound. The result...
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    Point of blower on an outboard?

    What is the point of having a blower on a boat with an outboard motor? The only thing in there is a battery and a sealed gas tank. Furthermore, it is not a tight seal anyway. The back bench seat just folds up but it does not form a tight seal.
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    Hard to get my Johnson started - lend a hand

    Just got a 1979 Johnson 115 which had been sitting for the last five+ years. I removed the spark plugs,sprayed in some oil, and turned engine by hand. Turns fine with no resistance. I sprayed in some starting fluid and then reinstalled spark plugs. I jumped power off my diesel truck to the...
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    Ever hear of an Infinity boat?

    I picked up an 17' Infinity open bow boat last week. The title has the following information: Make - "Infiniti" - I know, but that is what it says year - 1980 HP - 125 model - 204XL I've searched for hours but can't find diddly squat on this thing and those that I have contacted dont know...
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    Rookie with a Tilt and Trim Question

    Hello Gentlemen- This is my first outboard over 15 horse and never with a trim feature. I can raise the motor to its limit but it will not lower. I can hear the electric motor running but the engine will not lower. If I hang on the engine while the electric motor is running it will lower -...
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