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    Prop Upgrade Questions

    Hi All, I have a 1995 Evinrude 115 Crossflow on a 17' Sunbird fiberglass boat. The package weighs in at about 2000 lbs or less on the water. I am running a nicked up 15p aluminum prop and can turn 5800-6000 rpms, depending on load. This should leave me with the required 200-300 RPM decrease...
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    How do I do a compression check

    Hi All, I looked throughout the site and could not find this, maybe I missed it. I want to do a compression check on my 1994 Evinrude 115. I purchased a compression tester from a local auto parts store. It looks like it will work, has severa connectors with a hose and the guage. Does anyone...
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    Explorer Overdriver Question

    Hi All, I have a 1998 Explorer Sport with the high output 4.0 motor, 5 speed auto and 4.10 gears. I had a heavy duty trans cooler installed and all runs well.....she pulls like a mule. My question is about overdrive. I have read that its best to keep it out of overdrive when towing. I am...
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    1994 Evinrude 115, questions on De-carbing

    Hi All, I have been having some problems with my motor that I belive a de-carb would help or eliminate. My motor is maxing out at 5500-5600 RPM's where it used to hit 6000. Also, it has been stalling in nutural or when I hit it to pull a skier up. Anyway, after reading posts here, I want to...
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    1994 Evin 115 Crossflow - RPMs/Clicking noise

    Hi All, On my third outing in the boat, I noticed three different changes from my first outing. 1. The WOT RPM's seem to have dropped from 6000 to about 5500. When I went out the first time, I noticed I could go up to 6000 RPM's, but only did it for a second, didn't go above 5500 the rest of...
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    Evinrude Bubbleback, what is this?

    Hi All, I have a 1994 Evinrude 115hp, I am 99% sure its a crossflow and think its a bubbleback as between the two banks of cylinders I see what looks like a bubble about the size of a softball cut in half. I am just trying to understand this motor and learn, no problems with her, she runs...
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    Teleflex Rack Steering - Can I grease it?

    Hi All, I posted before, however I have taken a good look under the helm and see its a rack steering system that it tight. The connections at the outboard are fine, I had a mechanic clean the tube, grease the cable.... In a follow up over the phone with him, he said these type of steering...
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    Blue Marsh Lake / Beltzville - Camping

    Hi All, I have been to Beltzville a few times, thinking about heading to Blue Marsh. Does anyone have any advice/recommendations? 1. I see on a map there is a boating beach for Blue Marsh, Beltzville does not seem to have a very good one from what I can see. Anyone use this? 2. I have...
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    Steering Tight, need advice - Teleflex repair/replace

    Hi All, I have a 1993 Sunbird with a Teleflex steering system. I thought the tightness was from the tube/grease steering rack on the motor, so I had that all cleaned out and re-greased. This did not solve the problem so I am guessing it is the steering controlls at the helm. Any...
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    Small knob at bottom of helm, Teleflex Steering - What is it?

    Hi All, I have been reconditioning an older 1994 Sunbird for about a month now...almost ready for the water...shooting for Fathers Day! I have a question about a knob that is under the steering column, it just tightens, does not seem to do anything, anyone know what it is for? The helm is...
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    Fins for a Hyperlite board

    Hi All, I purchased a used boat which came with skis and a Hyperlite board. I am not sure if this is a true wakeboard as it does not have bindings, but has built in foot holders...if thats what they are called. The board does not have the small fins in the back which screw into the bottom of...
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    1998 Explorer Sport - 17 Ft. Boat - Need Advice

    Hi All, I have a 17 Ft. Sunbird with an Evinrude 115. The total package weighs 2580(public scale). I figure with gas/batteries/gear, I am looking at 2900lbs all in. The trailer is a basic galvanize bunk (ez loader) without brakes. The 1998 Explorer Sport has the higher output 4.0 SOHC...
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    Evinrude V4 Questions

    Hi, I have a 1993 Evinrude 115hp V4. Is this a crossflow or looper motor and why did Evinrude make some V4's one vs. the other? Is there a big difference in performance? Is there any difference in maintenance or reliablity? I have read about some motors being 60 and 90 degree's, what is the...
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    1993 Sunbird Corsair 170 - Looking for some parts.

    Hi All, I picked up a 1993 Sunbird Corsair 170 and looking for some parts. I know they closed up in the late 90's, however the parts I am looking for should not be exclusive to Sunbird. 1. Glass for the windshield. I used to own a Sea Ray and the windshield was Taylor, I don't see any...
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    TC-W3 Vs XD30 2 Stroke Oil

    Hi All, I picked up a boat with a 1993 Evenrude 115 this week. I had an inspection done befor paying for it and there was some work that needed to be done on the motor (carbs/water pump/steering) When dropping off the boat, I asked the tech to check over the oil injection system, figuring why...
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    Looking at Explorer/Mountaineer with AWD (Late 90s)

    Hi All, I think been using my 94 Chevy S10 / 4.3/ 4x4 / 5 speed to tow my boats for about a year. This is a great overall truck, however it just does not have the power to climb a hill. I have been reading the forums and see people using this type of setup for 3000 - 4000 lbs and cant belive...
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    Just got the inspection report - 93 Evinrude 115

    Hi Everyone, Just got the marine service inspection report on a boat I am considering. Its a 1993 Sunbird with a 115 Evinrude. Compression - 150 - 145 - 145 - 145 Lower Unit: OK, holds pressure Spark: OK Hard Start - Needs carbs rebuilt Needs impeller - stream weak. Steering stiff...
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    Confirming the weight of a used boat

    Hi All, I have another post on this boat in relation to the possiblity of the foam being water logs...got allot of good advice. Now I am going to have it weighed, however I am not sure I am reading the specs right. The boat is a 1993 Sunbird Corsair SS with a 1993 Evinrude 115. Iboats specs...
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    Soaked Foam? / Water in hull over 3 years

    Hi All, I picked up a boat today that I had negotiated a deal on with the condition of a marine inspection. I took the boat to a trused marine service center who will look at the boat Monday for inspection. For anybody considering buying a boat and is not extreamly familiar with them, I...
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    Beat up skeg

    Hi all, Quick question, how does a beat up skeg (or is it scag, not sure) affect the performance of a boat. The skeg in this case is straight, however a few half dollar size chunks have been broken off from hitting some rocks in the river. it seams to be close to its original length, maybe an...
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