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    Ice damage emergency ,need ideas!!!!!

    I need some ideas fast guys!!!!!The marina that i keep my boat in for the last 20 years is frozen solid.My dock pole is being lifted up by the ice and tide.It is only up a foot but will continue if something is not done.I have the greatest slip there is,it took me 10 years to get it.It is in the...
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    Great iboat powerhead deal info needed

    There seems to be a great powerhead deal from one of the iboat dealer/suppliers.Does anyone have any experience with the supplier.The price seems great and I need a rebuilt powerhead for for my 82 115 evinrude.Charlie
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    Happy Holidays to all iboat members

    I would like to wish all iboat members the happiest of holidays and a safe and healthy New Year!!!!! Or should I call everyone "the iboat FAMILY" Sincerely Charlie
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    just ordered 4 blade props

    I just ordered 4 quicksilver 4 blade props for my 280 Regal with twin 5.0lx mercr with alphas.Anyone have experience with these???????I had 141/2x17 props on it and I could not get the bow up in a chop without cavitation with the t tabs all the way up.The new 4 blades will be 15x16.I was told...
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    115 rude rebuilt power head

    I am looking in to buying a rebuilt powerhead for my 84 evinrude 115 I have a bad cylinder and I dont have nearly enough know how or ability to fix it.There are a few that are available on iboats and they are from different vendors with a big cost difference.Anyone have any experience good or...
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    How should I price 2 hp Yamaha

    I have a 2hp Yamaha that i bought new about 4 years ago.I used it twice on my zodiac and came acrossed a great deal on a larger motor.The motor is absolutely brand new condition with a few little scratches on the skeg which I touched up with yamaha paint.I fogged it and store it in a heated...
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    Happy Thanksgiving to all on iboats

    I would like to wish all on iboats a Happy Thanksgiving.I am sure we all have something to be thankful for,I know I do.Sincerely Charlie
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    boiler not working right

    I have a 12 year old standard house oil boiler,Weil Mclean.I have plenty of hot water,cycles on and off perfectly.When the thermostat in my house is set down at night,a small flow of hot water still goes through the baseboard,and when i tried to turn the thermostat up this morning the circulator...
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    Powder coat outdrive????

    I took my outdrive to get sand blasted the other day and the company that sandblasts offered to powder coat the drive after they blast it.I think i would rather prime and coat with phantom black laquer spray.any thoughts??? Charlie
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    Anyone done engine descaling??

    Starbrite make a descaling solution that you induce and leave in engine for 10 minutes and flush.Anyone tried this before???Charlie
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    New manifolds/risers seeping???

    I have twin 230hp mercruisers and decided to put new manifolds and risers one 1 motor this season and the other gets done next season.I replaced with Osco in May,used it all season with no problems.Upon winterizing this week I noticed a quarter inch rust ring at the riser manifold connection.I...
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    Weight difference 82 115 rude-96 150 ocean pro

    I need to replace the 1982 115 evinrude and dont want to add too much weight.Anyone know the weight difference between this and a 1996 150 ocean pro?????????charlie
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    twin alphas,one witha little side play

    I have twin alpha drives,and noticed when cleaning them up after hauling boat ,that the starboard had some side to side play and the port does not.I can move the starboard drive a little each way and i assume this is excessive.How does this get corrected????Charlie
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    getting alpha drive to bare aluninum

    I have a spare alpha drive and want to get it to bare aluminun to give it a perfect prime and paint job.I have new decals and want the spare to look like a new drive.I tried chemical stripper and it takes forever.Sanding wont get everywhere.I am considering taking it to be sand blasted.Any...
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    Best place to find used outboard

    I am on Long Island NY and would like any input on where to find a used outboard around 100hp.Maybe some upstate NY newspapers???No luck on iboats or here on Long Island.Any input would be appreciated.Charlie
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    decarb with engine tilted up or down?

    When decarbing through the spark plug holes should i leave the motor up or down as it soaks overnight???Charlie
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    Interchangable power heads

    I have a 1982 115 rude with low comp.I can buy an older powerhead rebuilt.I think it is a few years older because the cover is white and mine is light blue.Are certain years interchangable?????Charlie
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    prop professionals,I need advice

    I need a recomendation Prop Professionals.I have a 1988 280 regal,twin 5.0lx alphas,8800 lbs dry,wot44-4600,.I currently have 141/2x17 cupped props.It takes a bit to get on plane and that does not bother me.Once it gets on plane I cruise at 3100 rpm-23-26 mph and she is really fuel effecient.The...
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    84 evinrude weight

    I have an 84 115 hp evinrude and am considering replacing it with the same year 140.Is there much of a weight difference???I have a 17ft Mako and dont want to go too heavy.Charlie
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    Twin 230 merc i/o throttle sync

    I have.twin 230 i/o merc,alphas with an engine syncro. on the dash.Starb motor is always less rpms except at idle.I assume a cable adjust is necessary.I had shift cable and all bellows,gimbal bear etc. done in the spring,I was wondering if the mechanic didnt properly adjust??? Charlie
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