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  1. ahicks

    Missing thrust washer???

    Are you sure it didn't stick to the prop hub when you pulled it? Seems like there would be -0- prop to lower unit clearance/a lot of grinding going on with that part missing.... See #15 here...
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    Berkshire Tritoon 24 CTS... Good For First Boat?

    Just a heads up on "double deckers". That upper deck REALLY moves around in anything short of calm water (especially any wave action/wakes coming from the side), even if the boat isn't moving. Safe bet nobody is going to want to be up there when underway. We have several of these on our lake...
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    Overheating

    The Honda 40/50's are kinda unique in that there is a water pick up located directly above the prop. Unless that port is covered/taped shut, it takes a lot of water volume/pressure on the muffs to be able to run without burning up the impeller, and then you can only run it at an idle. Anything...
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    Steering system .Order new cables or new system.

    A lot of the guys going hydraulic make that call due to the load placed on the wheel at speed, especially when trimmed. Prop torque on 150+hp has to be experienced to be believed! Hydraulic steering cancels that out.
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    Steel Caps or Bearing Buddys?

    Another vote for bearing buddies.
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    Steering system .Order new cables or new system.

    When talking 150+ hp, if you want to do it right, it should be hydraulic to my way of thinking. A little shopping might yield a used system, or if not maybe each end separately....
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    One more dream boat

    My experience with this type design is that the older boats tend to be narrow beam, which is a fancy way of saying "tippy". If going for this style, the wider the boat, the better you're going to like it, especially if you are like me and of the age where you aren't as steady on your feet as you...
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    Honda 40, no telltale flow

    This head is currently listed on ebay. Check out the corroded area at about 7:00, right where the gasket must seal. That ain't gonna happen with this head in the shape it's in now. It may clean up if carefully resurfaced removing no more than the required amount. Exact same thing can happen on...
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    Honda 40, no telltale flow

    Re: head gaskets, Oh hell yes! They're the #1 cause of engines being sold for scrap (the ones I see/purchase for refurb. most often). Many sold as mixing water and oil can be repaired with a careful cleaning and head gasket replacement. It's only about 1 in 10 that have an actual hole allowing...
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    Lower Oil Seal.-

    You wouldn't HAVE to destroy the seal to remove it, but destroying it clearly makes more sense than splitting the case to release it without destroying.... ;>)
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    Honda 40, no telltale flow

    Geez, I've done a bunch of these. Worst ones might break 2-3 bolts. More often than not though, there's enough left to get some vice grips on solidly (3/8" or so). In that case, I've found that if you warm the block up immediately adjacent to the bolt in question with a propane torch (the block...
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    Just bought this pontoon from dealer, got home with no straps on back !

    You can find these, often very inexpensively (20 bucks?), at places like Lowes and Home depot. They're generally sold for tying equipment down on a trailer, so they're way too long. Cut to the right length, safe bet they'd be a super secure connection.
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    Bowriders that handle waves well?

    Seems like with something like that you could adjust your trim and speed to handle everything from snot to a ripple....
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    Honda 40, no telltale flow

    Been there a couple of times now. There's just one, the bottom rear, that's a major bugger. If you break that one, you very carefully measure, then drill a 1/2" hole in the pan for access. An unobtrusive plastic plug is easy to find. Makes it look like Honda put it there. The forward bottom...
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    Honda 40, no telltale flow

    This issue is USUALLY caused by something in the tell tale (pisser) hose itself. Mud daubers LOVE to build nests in the outlet for instance. The hose fitting in the block is another trouble spot as it acts like a big restriction point, narrowing down considerably to the size of the hose. Sand...
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    Merc 2006 50 hp 2 stroke carb tubing size help

    I think the ID of the hose we're after, or at least the stuff I'm after, is going to be in the area of 5mm.
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    Merc 2006 50 hp 2 stroke carb tubing size help

    Merc isn't the only one using this weird size. Honda and Yamaha are as well....
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    Merc 2006 50 hp 2 stroke carb tubing size help

    I've found 3/16" will work, but not real well. You have to clamp everything securely. As often as I'm forced to mess with this issue, would love to find a source for something closer to the OEM size.
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    Pontoon replacement Bimini tops

    Those are called "buggy type" bimini tops. Here's one outfit you might talk to: https://www.boatcoversdirect.com/products/bimini_tops/pontoon/44/
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    Do older aluminum boats have the same issues with waterlogged foam?

    I did a '93 19' Grumman deck boat with a rotten floor. Purchased "right" as I knew it was going to be a project boat. That boat had VERY water logged poured in foam. A foot square chunk carved out would need both hands to pick up! Just getting that foam removed was quite a project as it had to...
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