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    Hard start 1980 85 horse Chrysler

    I started having an issue with my engine at the end of last season. Now that the boat is back in the water, the problem persists. The primer bulb stays nice and firm, even after the boat has sat for a week or two. If I try and start the engine with the controls in the start position, choke on...
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    Suggestions/thoughts needed on potential boat upgrade

    I currenly have a 1980 15ft modified trihull open-bow, but am considering moving up to a 17-18ft center console. I use the boat for 95% fishing, the other 5% for watersports or just cruising around our lake. My current boat is fine for me and the wife to go out in with our two dogs, but add a...
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    Ski locker cover issue

    Hi All, I just replaced the old storage compartment door on my boat (which was nothing more than a piece of hinged plywood) to a nice teak piece. It has a nice formed aluminum ring that goes down and the cover drops into this. The issue I have is the cover does not fit tight in the frame, and...
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    CD player issue

    About 2 years ago I installed a Pyle marine cd player and 4 speaker setup in my boat. It was a complete kit I found on ebay, complete with waterproof box, speakers, wiring, etc. I've used it about 4 times since then. I'm putting a new interior in the baot now, and the other day when I was in...
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    Wet exhaust hose help needed

    I'm finishing up my restoration on my 1989 Yamaha Waverunner 500. As part of my engine rebuild, I had the engine bored out and built an an adapter plate to put a Kawasaki 550 exhaust manifold and pipe on it. The issue I have is trying to couple the manifold to the pipe. I need a piece of...
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    Private messaging system issues?

    Anyone else having issues sending private messages on the new system? Tried hitting Frank with one and it just cancels the message and kicks me out.
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    Quick repair advice needed

    I've got an old yamaha jetski from the late 80's that I decide to tear down for the winter. I've got more money into the thing that its worth already, so I figured since I'm going to keep it, I may as well fix it up. Engine is apart for a rebuild/overbore, jet pump is rebuilt, and the hull is...
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    Sizing kicker motor

    I'm looking to add a second engine/kicker motor to my boat. It's a 17 ft tri-hull, used mainly for fishing and swimming, but sees an occasional tube/knee board. I've got a early 2000's 3.5 mercury outboard with about 5-10 hours on it, and a late 70's 6hp Johnson I'm trying to sell for a...
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    Marine Carpet

    My boat had a newer upholstered interior 2 years ago when I bought it. It looked good, but I think it was a homemade job, as the seats are just vinyl stapled to plywood with some padding in between. The carpeting used was also just some indoor/outdoor job, that is pretty much destroyed now. I'm...
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    Tri-hu mooring cover

    Does anyone know if there is a decent mooring cover out there for tri-hulls? I've done some searching on the internet and havnt come up with anything.... I know I could have something custom made, but I'd like to explore all avenues before I go that route. I've got a 17 ft Imperial with O/B...
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    Tach issue, stator/regulator problem?

    I finally got my charging issue resolved on my 1979 85 horse chrylser. New universal regualtor/rectifier assembly is installed and working. My issue is the tach works great up until about 2200 RPM. That is as high as the gauge will read now. I do get full RPM out of it fine, but tach seems...
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    Boat needs an alignment!

    I thought with all the steering system threads that have been popping up lately I'd start my own :D I have a 1980 17ft Imperial Tri-Hull with an 85 horse outboard. I replaced the steering system last year with a new Teleflex as the old cable was so stiff it took 2 hands to move the wheel. This...
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    Low smoke oil

    Whats everyone running for 2 stroke oil that seems to have low smoke? I'm running just a marine grade oil I bought at Advance in a gallon jug, I believe its a yellow container. Not sure of brand, but its a name brand (oil is blue/green in color). My issue is the boat smokes like a chimney for a...
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    Charging issue, regulator/rectifier?

    I got my universal regulator/rectifier installed, and a new digital voltage gauge hooked to the the "on" position of my key switch. Engine off, I see 20.2 volts on the gauge? Engine on, I see 11.6-11.7 volts on the gauge (regardless of RPM), which I confirmed at the battery with a meter...
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    3.3 Mercury pre-mix

    My uncle just passed away and I inherited his little 3.3 outboard. I think it is an early 2000's model. He may have used it twice. Last time I saw him (they live in NM and used to come up to NY every summer) we ran it in a barrel at my place just to excercise it. I think he used our weedeater...
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    Dock Bumpers

    What is everyone using for dock bumpers? I'm just finishing up my new U shaped dock, and I need to protect my boat from waves/wind pushing it around to much. We have a group of jetskiiers that all like to go out with about 4 skiis at once and circle right on our end of the lake, so there is a...
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    Can't prime/start after sitting

    I spent the last week prepping my boat for the holiday weekend after removing it from storage. Specs are: 1979 75 horse lower end, 1978 85 horse top end. 140 psi on all 3 cylinders, rebuilt carbs, rebuilt fuel pump, (diphragm, gaskets, and check valves), all new lines, CCM "Sport" reeds, all new...
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    Battery Drain issue?

    I've been working on the boat for the last 12 hours trying to get it ready for memorial day so forgive me if I am not thinking things through clearly ;) Last year I had an issue with my battery going dead. Turns out the battery was going bad and causing my problem. This year I replaced the...
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    Transducer mounted wrong?

    While I have my boat home for some spring maintanence, I'd like to figure out what is going on with my fish finder. It seems in deeper water it is reading ok, but if I get into anything too shallow (under 6-7 feet) the unit just defaults to reading 4.3 feet. It is a 3 year old Humminbird 500...
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    Rectifier replacement

    I just converted the lighting system on my quad from AC to DC power. To do so, I used one of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Voltage-Regulator-w-Electric-Start-Rectifier-/200672717521?pt=Snowmobile_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2eb906aad1. In chasing a potential charging issue on...
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