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    Can't get it to pump water, 35hp

    Muffs should not be used to test a water pump. The pressure from the hose could create a false impression that the impeller was pumping when it is not. To test a water pump, a tank or back into the lake is necessary.
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    1995 Johnson SPL extra telltale question

    Can you get a pic of the hole that the water comes from ?
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    Solo 401k

    I have had my financial guy for over 40 years, a Jewish fellow that really understands finnances, my money is in the same investments his money is in ! If I loose, so does he, and we all know they don't loose.
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    Solo 401k

    I have a financial advisor that takes care of things like that, I rolled my part time job and my full time job, all into my own account. Use experts when ever you can !
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    Rant: Can't catch a break with weekend weather...

    I finally got out on Sunday for my first outing of the season. Near perfect day on the lake, everything performed as it should. Even caught a few walleye while testing all the trolling motors and electronics. Had some nice weather earlier in the month as well as last month, but something...
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    Inherited boat, how bad is this?

    While it looks cool, your best bet is to part it out if your not gonna put in the time and money. Keep in mind, most fiberglass boats were designed for a 25 year life span, your well past that, so ......your call !
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    How to wire in a fishfinder

    Here on lake Erie, most have a pos and negative bars directly from battery to dash, then everything ties into those bars. Basically same as wiring directly to the house battery.
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    1975 25 hp evinrude 25502B

    On most motors the start position on the throttle is at a fast idle position, not dead slow unless engine is still warm from a prior run. Sounds like you have other issues, but....your start position needs to be a little faster on the throttle position when cold with choke in proper position.
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    How to wire in a fishfinder

    Sometimes when running power thru the rest if the boat's electrical system it can cause interference or false readings on the screen of the FF. Most all mfgrs recommend wiring direct to the battery with an inline fuse.
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    3.0L mercruiser compression

    When you see what is at the bottom of fuel tanks, especially the under ground commercial tanks where we get our fuel from, you might think so !
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    Opinions on this welded aluminum hull

    This happens when an aluminum hull is drive hard thru chop. The continuous pounding causes the aluminum to take this shape. You can also find this on riveted hulls, but the welding process makes the aluminium m more maleable and easier to reshape. As long as their are no cracks on the welds...
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    PSA for inboard gas owners.....

    At 76 myself, I would choose the one with the motor !!!...lol....
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    3.0L mercruiser compression

    Only if the fuel is properly stored and not contaminated, throw in some water and crud, then use it without filters and you will see !
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    3.0L mercruiser compression

    Bayliner will weigh less, much cheaper built boat.
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    3.0L mercruiser compression

    Fuel from last year is no longer fresh unless treated with fuel stabilizer. Dealer should have verified your tach before testing. I would get my money back from them !
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    Fuel came out overflow

    Sane here, but then again, I always use stabilizer of one kind or another, so their should not be.
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    1983 Blue Fin 16’ Resto

    Never the decal type, but the holder plastic type were popular years back and believe they are still out there. Look just like the decal but molded from plastic about an 1/8" thick. The information panels are left blank and made to be engraved with whatever information is needed. In my much...
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    Fuel came out overflow

    Glad I am not filling that one !!!
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    Any experience with trying to sell a boat on Boat trader ? Effective ?

    Those are good engines, I had a couple over the years, mine were 79 and an 81 I think....but good hard runners.
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