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    Gale 5D11B carb comparison ?

    I have a 5D11 Gale which I believe is the only 5hp full gearshift using the old style primer carb.I have operated other OMC motors with similar setups,no problem.Don't have mine running yet but curious:: Does anyone have first hand experience with the 5D11 type and 5D12 new style carb...
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    opinions on 89 Sunbird w Evinrude 48

    A friend is looking at a 89 15' Sunbird bow rider w a Evinrude 48.at a marina. For he and his wife to do some light boating. The excellent large pics indicate a nearly new appearing boat motor trailer package.Boat is in their show room.New impeller,asking 2,995.I told him a test ride would be a...
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    55 Buccaneer 5 hp factory rec.installation.

    I was lucky enough to pick up a 55 Bucaneer 5D11B motor w a manual. was a little surprised to find it 17 1/2" clamp rest to antivent plate. for 15" transom. This puts the antivent plate 2 1/2 inches below the bottom.They also recommend cutting the stern of the keel at a 10 degree angle to...
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    Etec 25& 30 hp.

    I was reading a blurb on the "soon to be available" etec 25/30 hp Sounds well thought out trim and tilt on tiller ,electronic trolling control no scheduled maintenance for 3 years or 300 hours.etc etc.35 cu in block 142 lbs should give it some beef without a ton of weight.Looking at that 35...
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    reverse lockout

    What is a reverse lockout? How to install what does it do?Thanks.
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    old OMC site ??

    Anyone know what has happened to the old OMC site ?Appears to be gone. Was a great source for old OMC outboard info.damn!
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    53 Penn Yan cartop.

    I was looking through my old Penn Yan catalog getting ready to list it.I was amazed at some of the models.They had a little car top 12 ft weighed only 57 lbs. also a number of larger car tops starting at 67lbs and ending at a 14 footer at 114lbs.rated at 12 hp. 600 lb.capacity.There was a 12...
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    King Starboard

    Maybe you could rip it into 10 or 12 inch boards and cut them about 24 inches. or if you could cut the length so the joints are near the ends 12 inches or so then a 6 ft piece would be down to 4 ft with an expansion joint at each end.Then fasten it just snug with an oversize hole and a washer...
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    93 Spectrum BlueFin 40Merc trlr package?

    A friend is thinking about buying a 93 165 16FT Spectrum Blue Fin and 40 Merc W bow mnt trolling motor Boat motor trailer.Appears nice but for a cleanup.Assuming a proper inspection with good results and realizing it is under powered Is there any objection to this boat/motor combination at...
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    Gale 60 hp sells for $7.000!

    Now I've seen it all! A 60 hp Gale sold on Ebay for over $7,000 even though seller has only 3 feedbacks and some confusion about PayPal. Here's the kicker it's a Fleetline miniature electric motor item 220186904102. I knew these little cuties sold for lots of dough but WOW!
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    NY state 1950s boat registration numbers

    Just wondering if anyone has a boat with the 2 digit NY state numbers ex: NY XX AC.These come out of the computer now NY 00XX AC I bought 2 boats from a Family friend both had the early 2 digit numbers and were numbered consecutively.A 29 Dodge launch and a Crestliner.I thought it was kind...
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    65 Merc 500 prop.

    I have a very nice 65 Merc 500 on a 57 Crestliner Voyager 17 ft utility. 330 lbs dry.Motor about 175 lbs generally never more than 2 adults.Aluminum prop is marked 48-33774A1 - 10P I assume that is 10in pitch.Is 11 in. diameter.Prop appears untouched new.Definately not cupped.I don't have...
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    Etec prop sizes.

    As everyone knows I'm an Etec fan. I was doing a little research and was surprised at the Etec prop sizes. I know gear ratio enters into this but the Etec surprised me specifically on pontoons but also more normal applications. In a brief look I only found 2 Etecs And a 50 Merc. bigfoot...
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    pleasant surprise after long storage.

    About 5 years ago bought a 56 Crestliner Voyager 18 W a 1965 Merc 500 tiller.After 8 to 10 years of proper storage. Had always been very carefully cared for and I'm now the 2nd owner. She fired right up and ran perfectly.Ran it a little that season put her away with minimal prep. Started it in...
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    Battery and Picture symbol?

    Just wondering where the picture symbol is coming from when we write battery?
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    18-3056 impeller

    Has anyone else noticed that Impeller 18-3056 is shared by Chrysler/Force,Honda and Merc.?And 3057 is shared by Force and Merc. Maybe a shared Leg as well?
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    Twin 50 Hondas in Micronesia

    I was watching the History International channel they were in Micronesia looking for another Atlantis. They had about a 28 ft open fiberglass outboard a local boat.Anyway it had twin 50 tiller steer Hondas. Not linked together.Pilot sat on or leaned on one and steered with a tiller in each...
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    Help to I D propellers

    Can anyone tell me what these propellers fit or where to find out. Michigan aluminum 3 blade outboard marked PJ 32 10 1/2" X 12",straight bore with 2 grooves 180 degrees apart.Shear pin through the top.No through hub exhaust appears like OMC? 3 blade Michigan bronze outboard propeller.number...
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    Iboats says I'm not logged in/registered

    Wasn't sure where to put this. When I come directly from my favorites to iboats it allways says you must log in.If I come from favorites but than go first to forums home i'm in like Flynn.This is a new development in the last week or so. Originally had to login with new password.but have had no...
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    Pressure treated plywood

    I just did a little quick research on pressure treated plywood.Lumber yard PT ply. is not dried thus it is heavy this can be solved by buying early and letting dry well before useing.In tests for fiberglass bonding to regular dry plywood and PT both wet and dry they determined that there was...
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