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    Is this trailer repairable?

    Also depends on how far you travel with it.----Trouble 1 mile from home is easier / cheaper to deal with than trouble 200 miles from home.
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    Is this trailer repairable?

    Helped a neighbor build a trailer about 30 years ago.----Did all the welding on it.----Saw it with the same 24' boat on it about 4 years ago.-----Still as strong as when it was made.
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    Is this trailer repairable?

    Some do not have drain holes in them.-----And some are made with cheapest steel tubing.----Get a new trailer as that is junk !
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    1990 Bayliner Trophy with twin Force 120s need advice on prop sizes

    Maybe run both engines on a marine dyno.----Need to establish power output and see if both engines are in good condition.
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    OMC 115 Seaswirl/SeaSquirt TurboJet (1194 115JEERA I think..) Rebuild due to one cylinder filling with gas while cranking?

    I consider the VRO as being an overpriced simple device.----Putting new rings on used pistons is a mistake in my opinion.
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    OMC 115 Seaswirl/SeaSquirt TurboJet (1194 115JEERA I think..) Rebuild due to one cylinder filling with gas while cranking?

    The engine is the common OMC crossflow.---With certain features as it comes under Coast Guard rules for ---" inboard mounted " -- engines " -All suffer from broken piston rings over time.----Top ring groove is usually damaged.----Rebuilt many of those engines.----The rod bolts use a 5/16"-12...
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    Kicker on a CC?

    Design / size of the boat comes into the picture.-----In rough weather some boats can survive hrs waiting for rescue.------Others may need the high school wrastling champion and a large bucket.
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    Fuel coming out of the hose connected to the vapor pump 0433352

    Learn how the electric primer valve works.----Test the electric primer valve.-----Or test with electric primer valve in manual mode , squeeze bulb 2 times.----Put valve in run mode and try and start the motor.-----Have battery fully charged and load tested as well.
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    1978 mercury outboard

    No such thing as a 4 stroke in 78.-----No such thing as EFI in 78.-----You can clearly see the 3 carburetors at the front of the motor.-----Do a complete evaluation before spending hard earned money on this motor.
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    Fuel coming out of the hose connected to the vapor pump 0433352

    How did this motor run for you last season ?----Is the electric primer valve working ?----Are you pushing the key in and holding it in while cranking for cold starting ?
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    Kicker on a CC?

    I once towed a stranded 18' boat about 3 /4 miles to a harbor.-----Mother / daughter / boyfriend .----Time was about 7 PM.----Flat calm water.------Was out testing my boat.------They were waving paddles and lifejackets.-----First thing they said was ---" are we happy to see you "-----Their radio...
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    Kicker on a CC?

    It should be made mandatory to have a kicker at 5 to10% of main power to go far out on the " great " lakes.
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    Fuel coming out of the hose connected to the vapor pump 0433352

    see post #3
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    No sparking v4

    ???-----Go to an automotive store.----Find or ask for a " flywheel turning tool "----Hint----you can use this tool to stop the flywheel from turning.
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    Kicker on a CC?

    This why so many experienced people who venture far from home go with twin engines.
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    1995 Johnson 15hp J15REOD - Underpowered

    Step #1 is always a compression test.--post the actual values.-
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    Yamaha T50 won't exceed 3500 rpm

    Are you 100% sure this motor is in good condition ?
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    Oh no.....wet foam! need a plan B.

    I would do a complete evaluation of the engine / drive before spending any coins on this thing.
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    GT 200 fuel pump

    Have you tested with a portable fuel tank and another hose?-----You can likely make the fuel piston flapper.-----Are the check valves in air motor body working ?-----Is there a PRESSURE pulse from the crankcase ?
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    GT 200 fuel pump

    Air motor diaphragm or fuel piston flapper ?
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