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    bonding keep to hull

    Some epoxy layers can cure with a coating of wax on the surface. Other epoxy company layers have no wax surface coatings.
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    Numerous electrical issues

    Brand new boat with a warranty ? Dealer call.
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    Rain needed

    N J where I live. NO small birds or animals left. Not even buzzards ! No food or water & hot sunny days & nights. The almost constant N E High Pressure fronts are diverting all rain to the south of N J.
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    Looking to repair/replace or fix some vinyl cushion/panels in my Thundercraft Capri 87 where I can get an estimate near Philadelphia?

    You are going to enjoy your new boat next summer. Do the rebuild the way Scott Is describing. Just remember to MEASURE, record, how wide the hull is at every rib. BEFORE you remove the top of the hull. Some boats simply spread apart. A simple accurate drawing with all the ribs on it with the...
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    Johnson 25HP Model J25TEFNS Year 2002

    As a P M thing. There is NO NO reason to always lock down any motor during normal boating. I never lock down any motor that is going into shore lines. Only time I lock down a motor is about 1/4 mile from a docking area I am going to enter.
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    Rain needed

    Do forest fires waste loads of tax money ? Do fire fighters Need a lifetime major medical plan ? Many thanks to all volunteers !! (y)(y)(y)(y)
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    Rain needed

    SOO correct. Volunteers are fantastic people !!!! Let us NOT LET them jump into anything that could injure or kill them !!!!! Where is OSHA when we really need them to protect VOLUNTEERS.
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    Removing transom bolts Gen 2

    Careful use of a variable impact driver can also do wonders. It looks just like a heavy duty drill. Use Caution. If the Impact drill does break the bolt loose? DO NOT EVER let the drill spin the loosened nut around !!!!! The nut CAN ? WILL chew out metal under the nut. Been there and...
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    Newbie removing lower end on Mercury 115 4 stroke...

    Finally the DIY guys are sharing the low cost repair procedures. (y)(y)
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    Mercury classic 50 HP - part 2

    How to repair a very small casting hole in a Aluminum piston. the Evinrude 30 hp 2 stroke. Pull the sparkplug out & looked into the cylinder. Hey !! Is that a tiny hole in the piston ? Yes Pulled the head off. Tiny casting hole. What to do. It is not above the rod area. Get a drill bit a...
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    Newbie removing lower end on Mercury 115 4 stroke...

    Be SURE !!! You know what position the gear shift lever is to be in !!!!! Before removing the lower unit. Some motors have a small cover on the side of the lower unit that needs to be removed FIRST . Look inside for a bolt or nut holding the shifting linkage together. Also look how the pump...
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    Fuel system

    Everyone read post # 13. It explains a lot.
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    Removing OD Out Drive - It is Stuck

    Where or how did the water get in ? Damaged drive or shifting bellows boot ?
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    Rebuilding the carbs

    Is it possible someone else had the same problem ? Good luck if true.
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    1988 sd196 geneva fun deck

    Buying a old boat ? Means writing up a DAMAGE REPORT on ALL parts and systems of the boat. You then call around for availability & price to make correct. Most older boats become worthless
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    1954 Evinrude 25 - Build Compression, Lose Spark

    Pass on this one. Engine designer........."I am going to make this engine confuse everyone. " He seems like he might have.
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    Ragged out idle 90hp 2 stroke

    Pray some DIY has not swapped out different jet sizes. Or broken off the pointy tips of idle screws. Wasted a lot of time on that one.
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    Mercury classic 50 HP - part 2

    If you decide to remove pistons or rods ? Be very sure of any direction marks on each piston and rod assembly. Some do have directional marks on them. That need to face front or flywheel of the engine. Some engine are designed to cause trouble when opened up. Taken apart. Cleaned. Measured Buy...
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    Rain needed

    Some crazies like starting fires. N J had no or little lightening to start all those fires.
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    Fuel system

    You are NOT supposed to take the place of the engine fuel pump on a 225 hp engine. You state it can reach full speed. You are just a weakling . :)
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