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    Milky film around outboard cowling seal?

    My mates 15hp has a milky oily film around its hood seal, now if this was car oil Id be freaking out. Is it normal to get this?
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    Respraying cowl on a budget?

    Ive got a Johnson 8hp thats flaking badly just on the hood. I dont want to have to replace the decals as they are expensive where I am. However the spray can for my colour (Gunmetal silver I think) is only $12 a can. Would I be able to just remove the paint around the decals, then tape to the...
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    Anyone heard of Zodiac light roller?

    Ive heard of fast rollers, but recently spotted a Zodiac 340 LR. I think 2007. I was thinking maybe it was a cheaper line or the same as a fast roller but named differently.
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    Johnson 8hp struggling planing, something wrong?

    Have a 2000 model sitting on a zodiac c285s (solid floor). With about 300lb in the boat. The engine will plane eventually in a dead flat sea, if we both sit right up the front. It takes about 30-40 seconds to get on plane though. When it goes over small swell when on plane it will rev like the...
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    Repair leak under rub strake?

    What is the best way to repair a leak just under the rub strake? Its not got 30mm either side of hole so didnt think a normal patch would suit?
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    2001 8hp johnson, any good?

    We have a 2001 8hp johnny on offer for really good price, considering upgrading from the old 73 6hp seahorse. Anything to look out for and are they generally considered good engines?
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    Which anchor for 10ft tender?

    We want to anchor up some times in the tender.
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    Corrosion, bad problem?

    Im looking at a yamaha 8 and its got corrosion on the tiller near the rubber and some around the bottom of the leg (the part the prop attaches too). Its a 2005 model. I think its off a yacht tender. Should I turn the other way or is this a treatable problem, does it mean there might be more...
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    73 Johnson 6hp, 3 blade prop?

    Is there much benefit in upgrading from a 2 bade prop? Also what specs do I need to look for when hunting a 3 blade prop for the mighty 6hp?
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    Zodiac c285s, can it take more HP?

    I was wondering what determines manufacturer OB ratings? Ive currently got a 6hp and its rated 8, but was wondering if it could possibly handle a 10hp?
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    Securing outboard inside vehicle?

    Was hoping to get some tips on how to make theft of our outboard which will often be layed down inside the vehicle during transport and camping a royal pain. We have a subaru wagon legacy, i was thinking maybe a steel wire through some part of the interior body panels with a lock?
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    How to tell if an 8hp Yam is short shaft?

    As per the description. Its 2002. there is an S between the first three digits and the last 6, like this ### S ######
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    1973 6hp Seahorse (Im nervous)

    Picked up a very tidy 73 Johnson Seahorse. Im really nervous as Ive never owned an older engine and Im a bit worried about how reliable it will be. Im semi mechanical, but never changed a carb etc, just oil filters etc on the car. How hard is it to self service and repair these kinds of...
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