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    Am I propped right? 85 evinrude 70hp

    Finally got to open it up today. GPS said 32 mph. rpms were around 6200. I dont know what these motors can do, or how fast they should/can spin
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    Remote Battery Terminals for charging

    I tried searching a bit and on google. Maybe I'm not using the right terms. Basically, My battery is tucked back pretty good. And is a pain to get out and put back in. SO I would like to have some type of terminals that are easier to access that I can use to charge up. even just something like...
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    Loading Boat WITHOUT powering up

    I see everyone talk, and videos, of how they power load. I dont like this practice. So how do you guys go about it "manually" Its been so long since I have even been a boat that I dont recall how its done. Do I just back in the trailer, Have a line hooked up to the front and walk from the dock...
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    Repainting Alum. Boat. Primer needed?

    I did a lot of reading. But never really got a straight answer. Probably still wont. But I figure I would paint the boat, since I can never leave things alone. Overall the paint is "fair". Lots of scratches, etc. But theres still a lot of paint there. I planned on using rustoleum then...
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    Lower Unit Oil "Burping" question

    So I changed the oil in the lower unit for the first time. 85 evinrude 70hp. I had read about burping it. Fill it up until it flows out. Then put the vent screw in, pressurize it, and crack the vent screw until air/oil pushes out. After doing that, I then realized...how am I going to get...
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    What is this? (motor control box)

    Stupid question most likely. But what is that black button thing? I never tried to push it or flip it or anything like that. Just got the boat and forgot to ask the owner.
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    Need everyones thoughts on my "rear bench" project

    I bought this boat a few months ago. Will mainly be a fishing boat. It didnt have a livewell, so I'm going with a cooler setup. I wanted to make it nicer looking and more functional, so I thought I would build a bench seat to go over it. I think it turned out great. But it ended being bigger...
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    What Fish Finder / GPS? Budget and user friendly

    Im in the market for my first Fish finder. The only ones I have any experience with, are the ones where a pepperidge farm goldfish floats on the screen and shows the size and depth. I like those. Simple, easy to use. Unlike all the new ones where theres some blotchy line and apparently...
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    Bimini Tops. Help me out here

    Just picked up a new boat. decided to spend more on one because im sick of buying crap (my last two didnt turn out so hot, lucky to even get rid of them) its a 1981 Sylvan 16' sportster runabout. Width is about 59-60". Length, Im thinking about 5'. I measured a few inches in front of the...
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    '86 Bayliner 16' w/ 85 hp Force? Worth buying?

    It seems that 90% of people on here wont buy anything thats not in perfect condition. or would advise against it. But anyways. Heres a different boat Im looking at. Keep in mind we just got 12" of snow overnight, so the pics might looks sketchy to some. haha. The pics are really big so I'll...
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    Thoughts? 79 Thompson 18' open bow 4 cyl merc cruiser

    Im going to look at a boat this weekend. I can't find any info on this boat. The guy couldnt send me any pics so I can't share those. I'll check overall condition. the floor, and transom best I can. (ill bring a screwdriver to tap the back). Any pro's or cons with I/O? or things to look for...
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    Something to fill stringers in with?

    I have a 71 Glastron 17'. The back half has a bad floor along with bad stringers. The front of the floor is good, im HOPING, only the back half of the stringers is the same way. I'll have to wait until its warmer to find out more. But my question is, If I were to cut from the middle back and...
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    Hydraulic Steering froze solid

    Hopefully this is the right section. I just picked this up, the motor is a 71 merc 135. I noticed the steering was locked up. I removed the linkage and the motor swung no problem. As you will see in the pic, theres a lot of built up nasty gunk on what I will call the "piston" It sat outside...
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    Can't find the right replacement prop? (71 merc 135)

    I have a 1971 Mercury 135 hp. 48-77344A40 17P Every place is sold out or discontinued. What can I use for a replacement? Do I need a "hub kit" etc. its on a 71 Glastron v170. Thanks!
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    1971 Merc 135 hp compression test

    Its been many years since I've been on here. Just picked up a new boat and have some questions (gotta start remembering how all this stuff works again. haha) As far as I know, its been sitting minimum a year. Before I start throwing money into it, I figured I would do a compression test. I've...
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    How much for my boat?

    sorry if this is the wrong place to put this. but i was wondering how much is a decent price to sell my boat for? when i bought it, it was terrible. but i cleaned everything big time and added a few things The boat - 1975 Crestliner Muskie550 15.33' I recovered all the dash and console areas...
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    71 Merc 800. Dont know if its running right?

    Finally got her out on the lake (fixed the gear problem) but it doesnt seem like its going as fast as it should. it said i was going about 30 mph. but my tach said 3000 rpms (but im pretty sure its not accurate because i messed with the calibration) how do i know if its right or not? i...
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    Trailer lights not working right

    this should be really easy, but im having a brain fart Braking-trailer lights go off why would this happen? do i have a wire switched around? i currently dont recall if the lights are always on like they should be....
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    Dies when going into rev/forward and rattles 71 merc 800

    Tried putting it in the water for the first time. man...how embarassing. It started up great. idled perfect. could put the warm up lever down almost right away. but when i would try putting it in reverse. it would die. if i tried doing it faster, it would move back a tiny bit then die. i...
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    Vynil pulling back...what adhesive?

    my vynil deck is lifting (and some other parts) what adhesive would you recommend to hold it down?
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