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    UFP Surge Brake Actuator

    I have always had Attwood actuators in the past but my newer boat has a UFP actuator and it has a noticeable clunk when coming to a stop and when I start to drive off. I'm not sure if it's a bad actuator, bad shock, air in the lines or just normal operation. I am able to push the actuator...
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    Waxing thru gelcoat??

    I have a 2007 Seaswirl and noticed a dark blue speck showing thru the white gelcoat. I have waxed it by hand not machine and used Meguiars polish followed by their carnuba wax. Is it possible I waxed thru the color of the gelcoat?
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    2006 Yamaha 115hp Timing Belt

    What is the recommended service interval on the timing belt?. My motor is a 2006 but only has 103 hours on it. I visually inspected the belt and didn't see any signs of cracking
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    Outboard Lowered Too Far

    I was looking at buying a late model Seaswirl today with a Yamaha outboard and when the owner was going to start the motor in the driveway the motor was accidently trimmed down to far and started to push the boat on the trailer. I didn't see any damage but would that be enough to damage a transom?
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    Bayliner Hull Repair

    The previous owner had damaged the gel coat and was wondering would this be an easy repair or should I take it to a shop?. It's about 3 feet forward of the transom next to one of the trailer bunks
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    3.0 Freeze Damage

    I'm in the market for a newer boat and the area where I live is prone to hard freezes for extended periods. I am leaning towards a 3.0 MerCruiser as it's mostly going to be used for fishing and don't need a lot of power. Is the side of the block under the manifold the most common place where the...
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    '88 OMC Cobra 3.0 Impeller

    I recently replaced the impeller on my 1988 Bayliner OMC Cobra 3.0 I/O and the shop who did it last time installed it wrong as some of the fins were one way and some going the opposite direction. I took the boat out today for the first time and the temp was right around 170 but the valve cover...
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    1999 Evinrude 5hp Four Stroke Transporting

    I recently bought a OMC USA made (according to the ID sticker on it) 1999 Evinrude Four Stroke 5hp and was wondering which side do I lay it on to transport it. The motor has feet on the front of the motor by the cowl latch so I assumed lay it with the prop facing the ground. Thanks
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    Yamaha 9.9hp 4 Stroke Steering Bracket

    How difficult is it to replace the steering bracket on a 2000 Yamaha 9.9hp 4 stroke?
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    Atwood Surge Brake Dragging

    I have a 20ft tandem axle boat trailer with drum surge brakes on one axle with a Atwood actuator. The brakes have been dragging and one has locked up on two occasions. I have replaced inner/outer wheel bearings and grease seals so I have eliminated that as being the issue. When I press down on...
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    19ft Open Bow Trolling Motor

    I'm looking a getting either a Honda 5hp or Honda 8hp "Classic" model with the square cowling as a trolling motor for a 19.5ft Bayliner open bow. The boat fully loaded weighs around 2600-2900 pounds. It will only be used in inland lakes
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    2005 Yamaha 6hp Compression

    I'm doing a oil change/impeller change on my 2005 Yamaha 6hp Four Stroke 2 cylinder and I also did a compression test. Both cylinders are at 140psi. Is that pretty close to new?
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    Honda 8hp Oil Light

    I just replaced one exhaust valve and head gasket on a Honda 8hp and noticed when the motor is idling the green oil light it bright however the faster the rpm the dimmer the light gets
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    2000 Honda 8hp Head Gasket

    I'm replacing a bad exhaust valve on a 2000 Honda 8hp and have a couple questions not answered in the service manual. Do I need to use a gasket sealer with the new head gasket and is there a sequence to tighten the head bolts?. The manual just says tighten to 16lbs Thanks
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    Honda 8hp Valve Adjustment

    What's involved in getting access to the valves for adjustment on a 2003 Honda 8hp Classic model?. It's the same has the older 75's and 100's
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    Honda 8hp Knock

    I have a Honda 8hp "Classic" model that has a knocking noise at all speeds. It has been used strictly for trolling and used 87 octane fuel. The green light is on and I just changed the engine oil. The weird thing is I pulled the spark plugs and turned the motor over and there is no knocking...
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    1999 6hp Four Stroke Loose Mount

    I have a 1999 Evinrude 6hp Four Stroke and the motor seems to have alot of back and fourth motion in the midsection tube- when the motor is mounted on a stand you can grab the powerhead and it will move in the mount. The steering friction bolt & spring has been replaced at one point with just a...
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    Buying Evinrude/Johnson Four Stroke 6-8hp

    I'm looking at buying a late 90's Evinrude or Johnson 6/8hp Four Stroke kicker motor and was wondering what the reliability is on these models as I heard they were built by Suzuki
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    1986 Johnson 6hp Primer System

    I just bought a 1986 Johnson 6hp and when you operate the primer plunger once or twice it will start but will die at idle if you push the knob all the way in. I've tried leaving the knob out to where you can see the red line on the knob shaft and it will idle but extremely rich. Any ideas??
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    1982 Mercury 4.5hp Canadian

    I recently bought a 1982 Mercury 4.5hp that was made in Canada. Are the parts interchangeable with the US models? Thanks
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