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    Do I Have the Correct Fuel Connector?

    ..... or will this one work? Motor is 1982 Mariner, 30 hp. See attached photo. Black connector is labled as for "Yamaha & Mercury, 1998 and newer style engines." When hooked together, the black connector from the hose sits at a small angle (10 degrees?) to the base of the connector on the...
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    Is Old 2-Cycle Oil Still Appropriate for Use?

    I have several cans of Quicksilver Formula 50-D, Service TC-W, 2-cycle oil that dates back to the early 1990's, the last time I used my boat. The motor is a 1982, 30 HP Mariner and the oil is the mfg. spec. for that motor (or, was in 1982). Is that oil still usable with today's 10% ethanol...
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    Type of Battery - Do I Have it Right?

    In the final stages of bringing my 15'6" Bayrunner back to life. Getting close to the time for the battery purchase. I've read many posts on the best type of battery for specific applications and, for my application, it seems like I should get a starting battery. The details: 30 hp, 1982...
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    Dumb Question on Fixing a Flat

    I've had my boat for many years. Haven't used it recently and used it lightly in the past. Now getting the boat and trailer back in operating condition. I was just thinking, while contemplating the trailer renovation, that I've never had a flat on a trailer tire. How do you guys go about...
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    Trailer Axle Replacement

    My work bringing my boat back to life is at a temporary halt because of a 3-week wait for new control cables. Time to visit the trailer. Looking at the under-side, the axle looks kind of ratty and may need to be replaced. Is this a job that can be done safely with the boat on the trailer...
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    Quicksilver Throttle-Shift Control Cable Replacement Help

    I need to replace the control cables for my Mariner (it is a 1982 as is, I assume, the controller and cables). I've removed (with a little help from some vice-grips and a "Grabbit") the controller and pulled off the back cover to expose the cable ends. I'm not sure what the next step would be...
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    Help With ID/Source of Thru-Transom Fittings

    Can anybody tell me what these fittings are called? And a source? They are used in a through-transom application to compensate for the angle of the transom. Also, I'm looking for a source of 3/4" I.D. pvc/nylon/plastic tubing that is straight threaded (not pipe threaded) for the entire...
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    Staple Length for Bunk Carpet

    What length staple do you guys use when fastening bunk carpet. West Marine seems to have the SS staples available only in the 3/8 inch length. Is that long enough for reliable fastening?
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    Mariner Reverse Lock

    Here's another reverse lock problem (seem to be a lot of these). 1982 Mariner 30 hp, exclusively used in salt water, last used in 1992. I vaguely remenber a problem with the motor tilting up when applying some throttle in reverse at that time. Fast forward to present. Motor brought back to...
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    Compact Water Separating Fuel Filter?

    Checked out the ones in Walmart and at West Marine - hoping for something a little smaller (for ease of mounting). Is there a more compact kit, preferably with a transparent water collector? I'll be running a 30 HP Mariner.
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    Teleflex Steering Cable Question

    Thanks to the various posts on the subject I've just successfully pulled out my old (and shot) steering cable. The information on the cable is: "Teleflex 12'; SC7212 F2." It steers a 1982 Mariner 30 hp outboard. Is there a Teleflex model # cross reference site? Or should I take the QC II...
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    Bonding Aluminum Hull

    Well, after reading many conflicting posts on this subject my conclusion is that I will bond my aluminum hull to the negative terminal of my battery (however, I will [U]not[U] be using the hull as the ground for the electrical components - each will have a dedicated ground wire). The tipping...
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    Bench Seat Paint

    What type of paint do you guys use for bench seats in a boat? They will be sat on most of the time, however there will be times when they will be used to step into/out of the boat. The high gloss topside paints that seem to be most available look to be too slippery, particularly when wet. The...
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    Materials for Platform Supports?

    As part of the renovation work on my 1982 Bayrunner, I will be adding a platform in the bow - between the bow and the front bench seat, with storage under. The original construction of the Bayrunner has the plywood components mounted to the aluminum hull with aluminum "L" brackets formed...
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    Minimum Horsepower for Bayrunner

    I have a 1982 Bayrunner, 15 ft. long. Max. horsepower is shown as 35. It weighs about 350 lbs. w/o motor. It currently has a 30 hp Mariner which provided way more power than I needed. I rarely ran it over about 1/2 throttle. I will be re-powering and am looking to down-size. Anyone with...
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    Interior Paint Question

    Doing some work on my 15.5 ft. 1982 Bayrunner that will eventually result in some repainting of the interior plywood. The factory paint for both the aluminum and plywood on the interior is a flat grey with white or yellow flecks (assume it had to have been sprayed). I'd like to continue with...
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    Transom Repair With Gluvit?

    Whoops. I may have initially posted this in the worng section. I'll re-post here (hopefully not violating any forum rules). Newby here. Recently retired and working on getting my 15 foot Bayrunner back in service after a down-time of about 20 years. Have some transom issues. Rather than...
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