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    Useful life

    What kind of average useful life can I expect out of my engine. I have a 1995 Evinrude 115. I do all of the appropriate maintenace after usage, with yearly tuneups. I know this is an ambivalent question. I was just curious if there is an average.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Trim relay

    Need to check the relay on my trim/tilt. Engine (1995 Evinrude 115), will not trim up. <br /><br />I hear cliking noises coming from the relay box when the up switch is depressed.<br /><br />Are the relays the two little boxes that sit side by side. Is it as simple as detaching the wiring and...
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    Trim/Tilt

    On my 1995, 115 Evinrude, my hydraulics go down, but not up. When the up trim is pushed, I can hear an intermitant clicking noise coming from a box toward the upper back of the engine. This is where the trim/tilt wiring leads to. <br />Any suggestions?<br /><br />Thanks all
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    Trim

    1995, 115hp evinrude. On a recent journey I hit bottom with my engine. When pulling out the engine was stuck in the vertical position. The next day I was able to get the engine to the upright position, but I have to hold the trim control down for a long period of time, and it does'nt respond...
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    Neutral

    1995 evinrude 115. Where exactly is the gearbox on this type of engine. I'm asking the question because I'm stuck in gear. My neutral button on my throttle box will not take me out of gear. Would the problem lie in the throttle box or in the engine.<br /><br />Thanks
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    neutral adjustment

    1995 Evinrude 115. On my Throttle box I have a push button to disengage the throttle and place it in neutral. Currently I am not able to get into neutral. Button is half depressed and is not disengaging the gear to neutral. Would this problem be corrected inside my throttle box or is it back...
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    Restoring interior

    Have a 1998 Hydra-sport 18' CC. Inerior sides are dull and I'd like to bring back the shine. Any suggestions on products or procedures to accomplish this. <br /><br />Same question for non-skid gel coat.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Lanyard kill switch

    1995 Evinrude 115. Prior owner reversed the kill switch. Would anyone know the the procedure for reversing this. <br /><br />Thanks all,
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    Dull interior

    I have an 18' hydra sports CC. Interior sides are dull and I'd like to shine them up to look like new. There just a little dull. Any Suggestions? Also would the same go for the non-skid deck? <br /><br />Thanks
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    Tough start

    1995 Evinrude 115,<br /><br />Always have to fast throttle to get it started. Any recrank in the water has the same problem. When I'm flushing the engine it always cranks right up. <br /><br />Any suggestions,<br /><br />thanks
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    Drain plug replacement

    I recently removed my drain plug (froze in the receptacle plate) on a 1998 18ft CC Hydra-sport . The top screw was through bolted, and had what looked to be an electrical ground wire attached on the inside. The bottom two screws were just screwed into the hull. Should a professional replace...
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    Bildge

    New to boating. I have an 18ft Hydra-sport CC. Recently I went out about a mile offshore, in some 1-3 foot waves, pretty calm day. Caught some larger swells, due to a large amount of boat traffic (Ft Lauderdale Ait & Sea show, estimated 10,000 boats were out. Droped anchor for about 4 hours...
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    Drain plug repacement

    when replacing the drain plug and plate (old plug stripped while still in plate). Should an apoxy be placed betweent the plate and boat.<br /><br />Thanks
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    Drain plug repacement

    My drain plug got stuck in the plate, receptor. When replacing the entire package (plug & plate), does any epoxy need to be placed between the boat and plate. Also is it wise to grease the screws, or place some vasoline on them.<br />Any suggesions would be appreciated. <br /><br />Thanks
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    Ford Ranger Tow Vehicle

    Bought a boat after truck purchase. I Keep my boat at a yard, so I have to only tow it a couple of hundred yards before putting it in the water. Boat weighs 2200, dry, with engine. Rarely have any heavey equipment in until its in the water. Tow vehicle is a Ford Ranger, extended cab, manual...
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    Anti Coresion Spray

    Should anti coresion spray be used on the engine (outboard 1995 115 Evinrude), after every use? Monthly? Bi-annually? <br /><br />Also is it safe to spray the stuff on or around the carbarator plate,<br /><br />Thanks
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    Starting Procedures

    Would anyone know what the appropriate starting procedures are for a 1995 115 Evinrude. Just bought recently. Getting very good power from engine but it never starts easily in Neutral. I always have give the engine gas by increasing the RPM on the throttle in neutral. Am I not starting...
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    Lower Unit Gear Covers

    On a 1995 Evinrude 115's Lower unit, there are two covers (hatches) with 4 bolts in each. They are starting to corrode. Should these be entirely replaced or is there another means to correcting this. Also just above the zinc annode fin, there is another corrodable piece of medal. it is a...
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