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    Rear cross rail cracking at motor pod attachment

    Have Sweetwater 1770 with Yamaha 40 hp outboard. Noticed this summer the rear cross rail has developed cracks where the motor pod is bolted to it. Cross rail is 1 x 2 x 1/8" C-channel. Bolts from pod only go thru bottom flange of rail. I have added 2 stainless bolts up thru the bottom and...
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    TILT/TRIM GAUGE STOPPED WORKING

    Have a 2010 Yamaha F40LA that I have been very happy with. Went out Sunday for a cruise and noticed the trim gauge was reading about 3/4 up when the motor was all the way down. Trimming up just raised the needle to full up position, but the needle will not go below the 3/4 up mark. Is there...
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    Winterize again????

    Looking for some input or recommendations. Last year did the full winterization of my 86 Cobia with Mariner 115hp two stroke. I always have run the carbs dry and filled the gas tank and added Sta-Bil. We purchased a pontoon and have used it extensively this summer. Other boat was never...
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    River grass

    Anybody have any good ideas on how to keep river grass from wrapping around your prop and slowing you down. Spent some time on the river last evening and was stopping every 30 minutes to pull all the grass off the prop. Maybe if I had been running WOT the prop would have cut off the majority...
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    No start, No tilt/trim - all else OK

    Got back to the dock today and after backing trailer down ramp, motor would not start. No click, nothing. Tilt/trim did not work. Lights, radio, fishfinder everything alse ok. Had just charged battery and cleaned and terminals this morning and made sure all was tight. After fiddling with...
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    Transom saver?????

    First year with a pontoon and loving it!! What are opinions on using a transom saver while trailering a pontoon? I'm hearing differing views on this. I use one on my Cobia bowrider and it works great. I keep hearing that on a pontoon with the Aluminum transom, a transom saver is not...
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    Bimini stern light thumbscrew

    During our ride home last weekend, noticed my stern light dangling from the bimini top. Stopped and found that the thumbscrew that holds it on had vibrated loose and was gone. I have searched all over for a replacement and just can't seem to locate one. Does anyone have any suggestions for a...
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    Looking for suggestions

    Looking at a 2000 PLaybuoy 18' pontoon with a Mercury 40hp two-stroke engine, sitting on a loadrite trailer. Everything is 2000 model year. Seller was asking 7500 but is agreeable to 5900. Boat is in great shape except for one seat needing attention - vinyl is cracked. I was ready to buy but...
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    Wrong Part??

    Last weekend I broke a wobbler roller shaft on my 1984 ez loader trailer. It is a shaft that has a couple minor bends in it and I could not find an exact replacement. So to get back on the road I purchased a straight shaft and re-installed in its place. Have not had the boat and trailer back...
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    Jb Wet Weld??

    Anybody ever use JB Wet Weld for repairs to fiberglass? I have a few chips on the hull, one appears to be the result of hitting a log. It is about 3/4" x 1 1/2" in size right on the vee of the hull at the waterline. Chipped away the outer layer but is solid and does not leak. Reading the...
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    Need some friendly advice.

    First year boater and my wife and I have enjoyed it immensely!!! Now that the year is almost over I see some minor cracks in my finish. One that bothers me is on the transom and it appears that a stain spot is forming at this crack. The crack is only about 3/4" long but I am suspicious water...
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    Preventive Maintenance

    Does anyone know of any rule of thumb for time between carburetor rebuilds? I think I'm due for one (problem over the weekend) but want to try and prevent any future bad days due to carb problems. Thanks in advance.:)
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    Gas coming out vent jet??? Sea Foam related????

    Yesterday after getting thru the no wake zone, when I hit the throttle the motor just stumbled all over the place. It;s a 79 Mariner, 115 hp, ser #5255071 with cd ignition. The boat would run fineat low rpm but as soon as I tried to open the throttle all I got was hesitation. Noticed a strong...
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    1986 Cobia Sportster 172

    Have purchased my very first boat and am quite happy with it. Does anyone know the critical dimensions I should be aware of as far as how deep it sits in the water. Lost a prop Sunday and really don't want to do that again.
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    Mariner115HP serial 5255071 shutoff

    Hello, Totally new to the boating world but recently purchased a 1986 Cobia Sportster equipped with a 1979 Mariner 115 hp inline 6 cylinder. The motor has been performing flawlessly this spring. Have had several days on the lake fishing and just enjoying the water. Yesterday I was calling it...
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