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    Making a 16' Aluminum fish boat TOO LIGHT.

    Thank you Mark.
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    Making a 16' Aluminum fish boat TOO LIGHT.

    I tied 3 USCG cushion seat pads together. To reduce the back pains.
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    Older 4-stroke or newer 2-stroke?

    Used anything is about having good luck.
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    Water in cylinder, oil and carburetor

    Who winterized the engine ? Was it stored outside ? Did the cover blow away ? So very sad.
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    salt water in single cylinder

    Good luck on a baddie.
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    3.0 exhaust manifold over heats

    I never thought Volvo was better than Mercruiser. Cost difference was a snob appeal thing.
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    Vinyl seat repair

    The Black 2002 Sunbrella never stuck to anything on the boat.
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    New Winch or Winch Strap?

    Why can not 2 people back the boat in just far enough to get it on the boards or guides? Then back in the rest of the way ? I can do it alone. With a person in the vehicle and a driver in the boat. Both on cell phones. Done
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    New Winch or Winch Strap?

    All old people should have a electric winch. It will keep you young forever.
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    Throttle levers 'stiff' at higher RPM?

    Mine is not very stiff anymore. ;)
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    Looking for my first boat and dwelling too much on the I/O vs Outboard question...

    Do not buy brand new Yamaha O B. they are being sued for many reasons. Do a websearch of their problems. It is very sad.
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    Trim Continues Running After Releasing Button

    I vote for a.......Magnetically sticking..... relay. Replace the relay.
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    What should I offer on this outboard?

    Brand new bigger Yamaha O B have had massive delays waiting for GOOD NEW cast aluminum parts.
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    Making a 16' Aluminum fish boat TOO LIGHT.

    I finally did that last year. Moved the car battery from the small bow seat under the bow deck. To the transom compartment. BIG mistake when any wind is blowing and I have to dock in my shared dock space. The bottom of the bow is out of the water. Wind and any slight rudder angle causes...
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    Vinyl seat repair

    Why a FULL boat cover made of sunbrella is needed. AND USED !!
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    3.0 exhaust manifold over heats

    Any boat / motor that is unused for...YEARS.... should be full of animal nests & blockages. No exceptions. Storage place / marinas DO NOT have exterminators killing everything.
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    Lund 315 new to me - now what do I do?

    If the motor can....FLEX..... the transom it is bolted to ? Push on the lower unit area. If it flexes a INCH ? Rotten wood needs replacement.
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    New Winch or Winch Strap?

    Consider 2 steps of backing the trailer into the water. Works
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    Lund 315 new to me - now what do I do?

    Who knows what parts of the water pump impellor blade are broken off ? I would at least tie the boat to the trailer and back it into the water. At least about a foot above the intake's of the motor. find out if the motor has a ...Overheat .... alarm and how to test it. It might save your...
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    Draining gas tank questions -- Is this thing a vent? How does my tank look in general?

    DISCONNECT the battery cables before doing any work on or near those wires.
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