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    bed liner on the floor of my boat instead of carpet

    has anyone used spray on bed liner on the floor of their boat instead of carpet or vinyl? I need to re-carpet my 83 sea nymph used mostly for fishing. any ideas Thanks
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    HELP Carb needed for 4hp 1983 seaking made by Chrysler

    I need a carb for my 4 hp 1983 Seaking made by Chrysler. the previous owner changed the carb to something else. it will run full throttle and wont idle down. also the adjustment screws aren't accessible. I would like to find the right carb. I don't have a problem rebuilding one if need be. Also...
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    Dont forget to take the wife fishing

    We went fishing at New Castle reservoir in southern Utah. while fishing in about 20 ft of water we caught a couple of nice rainbow trout. then the wife said I got one. I got the net and was ready to put it on the boat. then a red fishing pole surfaced. we pulled it in the boat. All of a...
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    1979 Suzuki DT85 hard starting until I use starting fluid.

    I have a 1979 DT85 that runs great it is just hard to start when it is cold. it has 120 psi compression on all 3 cylinders. the carbs were just cleaned. I put in new plugs. I have to use starting fluid to get it started the first time of the day. it will start as long as it doesn't sit to long...
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    fuel additives in 2 stroke motors. AKA Yamhaha ring free or Sea Foam.

    I have a 82 DT85 Suzuki I bought it last fall. it runs ok. here is the question how would I know about carbon build up and do these products help clean it out or prevent it from forming? just wondering. thanks Doug
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    what sealer to use?

    I am replacing some rivets on my aluminum sea nymph boat. I was wondering what sealer can I use between the panels I am riveting. thanks
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    Rhino lining my hull ???

    this may have been asked before but I have an 83 Sea nymph that has a small leak in the hull somewhere? it also needs paining. has anyone tried rhino lining on the hull? I was also thinking it may protect the keel when beaching in the rocks. just wondering thanks
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    DT 85 flush port on lower unit.

    I am getting ready to start my DT85 for the first time. on the lower unit there are 2 holes the one to the rear says flush and there is no plug in it like the oil level one. is there supposed to be a plug in it while running or do I leave it open? I am guessing it is for draining and flushing...
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    Suzuki DT85 fuel oil mix

    I have a 1982 Suzuki DT85 with out the oil injection. what fuel oil ratio should I use? and are these motors any good? I hope so I own one now:rolleyes: Thanks
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    chev inline 6 cyl horse power

    I have a 1979 Galaxy boat that I am going to part out it has a mercruiser out drive. it is powered by a general motors straight 6 with a 2 barrel rochester. it has OMC manifolds on it. does any one know what the horse power rating is on this engine. and any idea what it is worth? thanks
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    Help my boat is sinking. It is taking on water

    I have a 1976 25 ft sea ray with a pre alpha mercruiser I bought it after sitting 10 years. I replaced the bellows and shift cable. When I put it in the water I am taking ona lot of water from the ujoint bellows area. From what I can see it?s coming from the ujoint bellows area but is hard to...
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    water entering the ujoint bellows

    I have a 1976 sea ray with a mercrusier out drive powered by a ford V8. I replaced the ujoint and exhaust bellows. The boat is taking on water through the gimbal bearing that?s where it looks like the water is coming in. The Bellows are tight and new. the boat had sat for 10 years so thats why...
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    upper shift cable replacement

    I have a 1977 sea ray with a mercruser pre alpha 1 with a ford motor. I am replacing the shift cable that goes from the motor to the shift handle. my question is how do I get the pin that holds the cable on the handle end. the cable I am talking about has a loop on the handle end. I need to get...
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    How can I tell what out drive I have

    I just bought this boat it is a 1976 with a ford V8 in it. it is a mercruiser out drive. how can I tell if it a Alpha I or Alpha II I need to order Bellows and Im not sure what I have is there an easy way to tell what model I have. I also need to order a repair book and I want to get the right...
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    mercruiser wont shift after changing water pump.

    I just bought this boat and the previous owner changed the water pump in the out drive for over heating. Now it won?t go into either forward or reverse. It is a 1976 mercruiser with a ford V8. What is the best way to fix it? Thanks
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