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    CVX-16 New Owner

    Be prepared to spend big bucks and lots of hours doing wood skeleton replacement and fiberglassing. The motor will be far less work even n if needing a complete overhaul. You mentioned that you knew very little about boats. Been a boat owner for over 60 years, can tell you this....are you...
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    Need help with electrical switches

    No diagrams for any boats...motors yes, but boats no. Time to create your own ! Replace wires as needed, wire one item at a time and check each one. With a big bowl of spegetti, best to just start over......
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    Free boat with history of leak... worth it? Will a survey catch issues?

    Obviously not a boat " mechanic" , the drill is the only way to know for sure, any thing else is a waste of time. When the transom gets really soft, you can tilt up the outdrive, then stand on it and jump up and down, if the transom flexes at all, it is bad.
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    1969 IMP "Thunder" 20 ft, Restoration

    Yes, you will see fiberglass on the hull bottom....the wood part is enclosed in fiberglass !! Other than hatch covers etc everything else will have the plywood enclosed inside the fiberglass....this is where the time, effort and money comes into play.. The fiberglass must be cut open to dig...
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    Should I buy a boat without a survey?

    I would look for another boat, way to big a gamble for my pocketbook !!
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    Dauntless 18 motor height opinions?

    I can see better in that pic...looks like your initial setup is good to go.
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    2008 yamaha 8hp hi thrust

    I would still test the fuel, most will tell you they have bought new fuel that has water already in it. Good luck....
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    How do you pin point the source of a loud vibration

    Never test water flow with muffs....the pressure from the hose will show water flow when the impeller may not be pumping !! Sounds like the owner needs to do invest in a factory service manual for his engine and outdrive...
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    2008 yamaha 8hp hi thrust

    Buying a new carb means nothing, unless it has been setup and adjusted for your particular motor. Many carbs are made to fit a number of different motors, so they need setup to match a particular motor. Have you checked your fuel for water !! If spark is good and carb setup correctly, water...
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    PL-88 load adapter

    I would highly recommend looking for a factory service manual rather than the aftermarket Seloc. Unfortunately, I have had bad information come from the after market manuals !
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    Dauntless 18 motor height opinions?

    Once you have the cav plate parallel to the bottom, then measure the distance above or below. Your cav plate appears to be below the hull. What ever that distance might be, is how much your motor needs to be raised up. Ideally, for most setups, is having the cav plate level with the hull...
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    Cold start issues

    Make sure your key push mechanism is not stuck or frozen up. With no separate button, the key should move in and spring back out. I have a 1992 and the key mechanism moves in and out.
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    Trailer sounds like chain is dragging but nott

    Jack up each side and spin the wheels in both directions as well as checking for play. Otherwise.....is something loose that chatters when going down the road ?
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    What kind of damage from an I/O in salt water for 2-3 years?

    Sitting in the water for 2-3 years with O water in the bilge ?? No way, unless it didn't rain for 3 years !!
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    Prop size question

    No one knows until you have the engine running perfect, then testing a prop to see if the motor reaches the max rpm at wot. You adjust the pitch to reach max rpm at wot. Many like myself, adjust pitch to allow the engine to run a little over max rpm with just one on board, then when extra...
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    Raising outboard higher

    What do you mean, not quite level ?? You adjust the motor trim until it is parellel to the bottom. This is just a starting point....is cav plate even, above or below the hull ?
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    What kind of damage from an I/O in salt water for 2-3 years?

    Someone is pulling a fast one on you. Not only the out drive will be corroded, probably the engine as well, especially the manifolds where salt water has set, eating away the insides. There is no way in he'll that bike is water free after sitting all that time, someone or something has removed...
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    aftermarket water pump repair kits

    Most long time boaters will testify that cheap parts do not last as long as OEM.
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    Random

    Talk about a conversation piece.!!!!
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    aftermarket water pump repair kits

    If your a gambling man, then go for the cheap option. I have to much money, time, and effort in keeping my boat in excellent operating condition, so why skimp on 40 bucks?? Is that all your motor is worth ?
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