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    Boat ramp courtesy

    I believe Ohio is somewhere in those years. Just three winters back I wanted my grandkids to get there operators permits for boating. I went along andvtook the class with them even though my 70 yr age didn't require it. Actually learned some things in that class and I have owned a boat for...
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    Boat ramp courtesy

    Unless you are older than a certain age. I do believe that with the number of boats out there today, some sort of testing/ licensing should be created. I see way to many mistakes, close calls, required tows, and well...someone is gonna get hurt bad !!
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    Which States/Provinces Enforce Registration Numbers Requirements

    Just repeating what the coast gard instructor told us during our boating class !!!
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    1996 90HP Mercury 2-Stroke - Plug Read Help Diag

    From the looks of the pump diaphram, are there pieces of diaphram clogging the fuel lines?? Comp numbers seem low. As stated check spark gap jump.
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    Look what was clogging my fuel line

    My question is....do we have a bunch of fuel lines comming apart on the inside, or, is our fuel quality suffering and all this crap is comming from bad fuel? I know in my area I have to watch where I buy my fuel.
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    New Johnson J35EL CND

    First thing would be to check compression and see if motor is worth getting it running. If comp is good then get an oem factory rebuild kit for the carbs!! Just a quick clean rarely works, and a rebuild kit will give you all the proper settings to get you started. When it comes to boats and...
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    Which States/Provinces Enforce Registration Numbers Requirements

    Accirding to our coast gard instructor, that is a federal law, states collect the fees for tax purposes but boating registrations, laws for public water ways etc all fall under federal law....so...yes all states will be the same.
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    Snap On Boat Cover

    I would try to duplicate the old cover as long as it worked in the past, if you cant, find a cover specialist in your area. If no boat cover folks, look for car collectors, the people that do auto interiors sometimes do boat covers on the side.
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    How does RV financing work?

    Should be looking at other ideas....RV's unless newer models are horrible on depreciation and hard to resell. Just like a boat, they are holes in which you pour money! With interest rates high like they are, you will need an awesome credit score to get bearable payments, even then you will loose...
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    1994 Mariner 9.9 issues

    If you do some searching, there are boat/ motor junk yards near cities close to water. As mentioned Ebay might be your best bet, but dont rule out junk yards, they are out there, just gotta find them.
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    1969 25 Hp Johnny Rude/Kicker?

    Just looked up capacities on 16' x 54" jon boats...avg weight capacity is over 950 lbs so you should be fine in smaller bodies if water and rivers. Obviously you shouldnt venture out in large lakes on windy days with a jon boat. You mentioned your 20" transom, even better as that can add...
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    1969 25 Hp Johnny Rude/Kicker?

    You will find that 5-10 hp kickers are higher prices as everyone wants one for a kicker. Supply and demand !! I use a little 2.2 hp merc on my 1000lb 16' Sylvan as a kicker, not gonna ski with it, but it runs most of the day on a gallon of gas!! I found one in mint condition, a garage queen...
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    Electricsl problem

    I have that same setup on my side x side, I just followed the diagram that came with the switch. There was an extra wire added if you wanted the switch to light up when turned on, or another version to have the switch lit up all the time. Been a few years back will see if I can find the diagram.
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    Safest way to pay for items from private, out of state sellers ?

    Something I have used in the past was a paypal " invoice" either sent to a customer for payment or I ask the seller to send me one. The invoice just uses paypal as a middleman. I use my credit card ( one that guarentes my purchase) to pay the invoice after a long talk with the seller/ buyer...
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    Yamaha runs awesome, will not re-start after running???

    Motor should never get that hot to worry about a cooling down period. If it is, then that is a sign of an overheating problem.
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    low compression #2 cylinder - 1988 suzuki dt85

    By the looks of those cylinders, you will probably be better off finding a replacement engine. If the cylinders look that bad, I would hate to guess what the crank and bearings look like. Appears to be lack of lube in my opinion. If you have to pay for a complete rebuild...ouch, if your skilled...
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    Yamaha runs awesome, will not re-start after running???

    You stated motor wont turn over and run...is it overheating and starting to seize up?? I would pull the plugs, get compression checked and look at cylinder walls for any scuffing.
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    surging issue

    I have saw fresh fuel have water and otger crap in it. There are certain stations I wont buy gas at because they have a reputation of poor gas. Just a reminder...never get gas when the delivery truck is dropping off, or has just dropped off a load as it stirs up any crap on the bottom of the...
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    1970 4HP Johnson

    Those older motors ran a heavier oil mix in the gas than newer motors so you will see more oily residue left behind. I can remember the old add a quart of oil to 6 gallons of gas motors, they almost looked like they were on fire going down the river !!
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    OK check list time for a parked boat for 7 years.

    After 7 years in storage, I would be looking at replacing all the fuel lines inside the motor, grease everything that can be greased. Don't forget the trailer, winch strap, tires, wheel bearings, trailer lights, lube the coupler. Electrical connections from motor, battery etc. Might also clean...
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