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    Tiller kill switch, tiny electric shocks?

    Is it possible to get a shock from the kill switch? I only notice it when wearing the coil and the metal clip touches my skin, also seems more evident when touching screw on the tiller. And then Im not sure if Im imagining it. Checked all the wiring, no issues. Well serviced 2009 engine.
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    Is trolling bad for a 2 stroke engine?

    I have 3cyl 40hp yammy, 2009 long leg. Will I be fouling my plugs by trolling at 6-10knots? (or causing any other damage)
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    Cracks corner seat

    Ive had a fair few glass boats and all have had spider/stress cracks somewhere, usually at the transom. This is a 13ft RIB. They are very fine cracks and its where the rear seat pods join the transom (which is a hollow area). Also have one or 2 on the false floor/skin, which might let in 1 or...
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    40hp yam, hard to pull over, rope start, normal?

    Ok I have a 2009 40hp yamaha manual start 3cyl. Damn its hard to pull start, Im not that weak, at least I thought. When it does go the rope then flies and I stuff my wrist up. When I bought it off the dealer he made it look effortless, or at least knew some technique, and yes the engine was...
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    Gel coat chip, how urgent to fix?

    Got a chip on bottom my transom, the usual. Dont know how many boats ive seen with transom gel coat chips lol. Got another smaller one further up the hull, but its little. Glass underneath showing. This is on a 13' RIB. How urgent is it. I mean how waterproof is bare fiberglass? Its been...
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    Uniden MHS050 ok for 2km offshore?

    We never venture further than that in our boat, it has switchable 1w to 2.5w, is that enough to reach 2km? It suits our limited budget and is waterproof and supposedly floats.
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    Ear muffs to flush yamaha 40hp? Nothing fits.

    I have a 3 cyl 2 stroke. The water intake is shaped so that the muffs dont get a good seal, they kind of taper into the metal, so the water just gets pushed out the front toward the transom. Subsequently i get a trickle when flushing unlike when In the ocean. I have a big foil on the leg so it...
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    Hydro tilt, please help

    Im new to the 40hp hydro tilt, Ive read the manual and from what I can see down locks it and up releases it, is that correct? If I want to run in shallow water do I simply use the hydro tilt to the desired angle/depth?
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    Gel coat advise please

    I have a glass boat (13') which has some gel coat worn away from being on a bunk trailer, I imagine the carpet must have got abrasive. Anyway there are no big grooves as such, will gell coat mix stick and if there is no chip as such how thick do I leave the layer before sanding back through to...
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    Leg support bracket, tie it to leg?

    I couldnt figure if this was engine related or not as it is more about protecting the transom. I have a leg support, its an aluminimum square pipe one with a bracket at one end that sits on top of the back of the trailer rear cross beam, then a V at the other end for the leg to sit in, then it...
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    Rollers, wobble and glass bottom RIB?

    I have a 13' RIB with a glass bottom. In total it weighs about 110kg. The bunk system was worn out and had worn some gel coat prior to me buying it. So now its got rollers. Is it a problem all the weight of the boat on the keel just sits on the middle rollers, or should the wobblie rollers also...
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    Start rope recoils but wont catch until half way pulled

    Have a 30hp that when I go to pull it, it doesnt catch until about half a pull out which makes starting hard. Any ideas of possible causes?
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    Cheap easy windscreen for 13' wooden dinghy/runabout?

    I want to add a windscreen to my wooden runabout, its currently a dinghy but I plan to install a console on the side middle seat. I also want the above, I plan to use perspex, should I use the aluminum joinery or should I make the screen frame from wood? I plan just a straight angle main screen...
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    Boston Whaler 13ft, inshore capable?

    Ive been eying up a mint whaler with a 30hp on the back. I want to fish some islands which are approximately 3km off the mainland. I usually wont go out in anything above 1m total sea and definitely not in anything passed 20knot winds. Is this little vessel capable for this kind of work or is...
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    Evinrude, 15R4 reliable? (4 stroke)

    I havnt owned an omc since my ficht back in 2003, so Im a bit wary. Have a 15hp 4 stroke evinrude on offer brand new for 40% off retail. Are these engines highly rated or duds?
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    Suzuki DT15S, any good?

    I know nothing about outboards, but have a 6 year old suzuki on offer for a fair price. It has service history since new. Just wondering if they are junk or worth consideration?
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    Best value 25-30hp?

    Im looking for the cheapest tiller steer 25-30hp out of the main brands. Eventually I may want to convert it to cable steer. I want 2 stroke. Any recommendations?
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    88' BF15, urgent help, still a good motor?

    Ive found a bf15 honda in as good a condition as I could expect for its 26 years. Its been regularly serviced and used a little bit every year over that time. Its going for $250. Would this be a good bye or should I run a mile? Am a 4 stroke novice, so Im not sure about having it shipped to...
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    15' FG boat, 25hp too light? (Help!)

    Have found a really nice older fiberglass boat im interested in. It only has a 25hp 2005 Yamaha on it though. Im worried the engine might be too stressed? Its a moderate V fishing/ cuddy cabin sort.
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    13ft runabout?

    How seaworthy is FG?
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