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  1. dingbat

    Hp too much,?

    Neighbor has the same boat. He replaced the Merc 90, 2 stroke it came with for a Yammie F150. Long story…. Boat pulled heavy to right after repower. Tried everything. Asked that I come down to his marina to take a look. Dealer hung 25” motor. Took a lawyer to get proper shaft length motor...
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    Random

    You need the frame size and HP of the existing to source a new motor. Both should be found somewhere on the frame unless Chinese made, then all bets are off. Marking parts isn’t a priority ;)
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    Random

    https://supermagnetman.com/collections/motor-magnets
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    Getting ready for the ice and cold in central Texas!

    https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/understanding-arctic-polar-vortex
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    Boat is stalling and primer blub sucked tight

    Anti siphon in backwards
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    Oil Injection Pump

    Part number 6g6-w1320-00-00 Listed as NLA on some sites, but finding them in stock on others
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    Boat trailer

    If the VIN plate is illegible, you should have no problem registering as homemade
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    Mariner 4 Motor and Battery Question

    Products & Services Intex designs, manufactures, markets and sells INTEX products in 110 countries all over the world. All INTEX products are exclusively manufactured in China with in-house quality assurance and control departments. Product safety/compliance is assured.
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    2003 50 HP 2 stroke water pump question

    It’s holding a set…. It’s shot
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    You must have got out early....... Got 28.5" on the Feb. 5-6th and another 24" on the 9-10th. Had to pick a colleague from Germany up in Pittsburgh on the 11th. Drifts covering the road signs on the way over the mountains
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    2007 Mercury 115 EFI gas in oil.

    How many hours since your last oil change?
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    Water keeps filling boat cover, please help!

    Used a center pole support system for years.
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    Filling Holes

    To repair transducers holes, I use stainless, flat heads screws the same size I removed. Countersink the gelcoat deep enough to put the screw head roughly 1/8” below the surface. Coat screw with epoxy (MarineTex) then screw in hole. Fill countersinks with white MarineTex. Let dry then sand and...
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    Cleaning fishing rods

    Go out of my way to keep any "scents" on the boat to a minimum....lol Most everything I chase are sight feeding predators. It's either live bait or big flashy and or loud lures. Any "scent" in the water typically draws undesirables, IE sharks, rays, skates, catfish, etc. The exceptions are...
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    Waverider Adjustable Absorption

    Keep in mind........Torque = Force (you) x Length (pedestal height) Did you do anything to strengthen the area (fiberglass) where the pedestal mounts? Increasing the height of the chair doubles the amount of torque that could be exerted on the fiberglass base.
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    Checking power trim sender

    Words of wisdom….when troubleshooting electronics you always start at the “source” whether it be power or signal. Do yourself a favor and follow the wires from the sending unit to connector where they interface to the trim motor on the motor. Pull the connector apart and check resistance...
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    Just how many boats did Ebbtide produce? Anybody have any idea?

    A rather checkered past... now bankrupt...they have been bought and sold 4 times since 2012 https://www.godownsize.com/are-ebbtide-boats-any-good/...
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    Replacing Keel rollers

    If your trailer is a Loadrite, they changed how the bunk brackets are attached Finger channel pos-lock-3” https://www.loadrite.com/product-category/bunks-rollers-and-pivot-bars/bunk-brackets/page/2/
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    four winns 195 sundowner 1992 fuel tank problem

    How about the 1992 catalog? https://www.fourwinns.com/uploads/2017/2/Four-Winns-SportBoats-Catalog-1992.pdf
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    Replacing Keel rollers

    Go cadmium over zinc where available
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