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  1. metriccrescentwrench

    Will carport help mold/mildew issues?

    I'm sick and tired of the mold and mildew on my boat and jet skis that shows up during the off season. They're stored outdoors but always covered. Would it help the situation if I were to build a carport large enough to put everything under? I'd love to hear from anyone who keeps your toys...
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    Covering boat w/ T-Top on a lift ????

    My son and I have a 21 ft. Skeeter Center Console to which we've added a T-Top. We keep the boat on a lift at my dock with a covered slip, and unfortunately it needs frequent cleanings due to bugs. (We used to also have bird poop issues but those were pretty much eliminated when I hung some...
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    Am I crazy for considering this - tandem trailer with rear wheels removed.

    I'm in a bit of a pickle with my boat trailer and could use input from those more experienced than myself. First off, my boat is currently on a lift at my dock but it MUST be on the trailer in a few weeks time because the lake level will be coming down. It's a Skeeter 21 Bay Pro, 21 ft. Center...
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    1997 Yamaha 200 Saltwater Series Warning Lights Question

    Are both the oil and temperature warning lights supposed to come on momentarily when the ignition switch is first put into the run position? Not sure if I have an issue or not, just looking for what's hopefully a quick and easy answer before I start troubleshooting. Thanks
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    '97 Sea Doo GTi Taking On Water

    I've had this one for about a year and it just recently started taking on water - my daughter had it out for about 30 minutes and when she was done it had 4 or 5 inches in the bottom. To help track down the problem I put several inches of water in the hull and raised the nose of the trailer -...
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    Yamaha trim sender swap

    I just bought a boat with a 1998 Yamaha Saltwater Series 200 on it. I'm going to replace the gauges in the near future and have found that my choices are very limited because Yamaha changed trim sender resistance specs in 2001. Will a trim sender from a newer engine physically fit my engine so...
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    Oil in cylinder

    I've got a Kawasaki 650 TS, when I tried starting it for the first time this year it fired right up for an instant then wouldn't crank. Upon investigation I found a bunch of oil in the #2 cylinder. I'm talking a LOT of oil, like maybe a 1/8" to 1/4" deep puddle in the cylinder. Got it all out...
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    '93 Rude 175 - Rectifier Regulator Question

    What happens if the +12 V signal is removed from the purple wire going to the Rectifier/Regulator while the engine is running. Will it damage the Rectifier/Regulator? (Mine just went bad, I want to eliminate any possible cause).
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    Free/cheap plans

    I need another project or I'm going to go crazy, so I'm thinking I'm going to build a boat to use on the lake/pond behind our house. I'm thinking along the lines of a small pontoon, but am totally open to other ideas. It can't have a gas engine, and it's going to have to be transported down to...
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    Yamaha WaveRaider cutting out.

    I've got a '96 Yamaha WaveRaider 1100 which runs great - for 10 or 15 minutes. Then out of nowhere it just shuts off as though I hit the stop button. It'll crank back up and barely stay running, than after a few minutes it'll run fine. Compression is great (120 psi on all 3). I've checked...
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    Yamaha WaveRaider 1100 Crankcase Assembly

    What sealant is supposed to be used for the crankcase halves? The factory manual that I have only says "gasket maker". thanks
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    OMC Gasket Compound - when to use?

    Engine in question is an '84 Rude 140, and I'm using the factory manual. For some gaskets the manual specifically says to use gasket compound, for others it specifically says not to, and then there are some gaskets that it doesn't even mention. Specifically I'm wondering about the bypass cover...
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    Real, factual test results for doel-fin

    From time to time there have been very emotional discussions on here about the virtues of mounting a fin on an outboard engine's AV plate, with all the usual 'experts' expressing their opinion. A fin is pretty simple in what it does, at low speed it provides a lifting force which helps get a...
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    '84 Rude 140 changing thermostats

    Just bought this engine a little while ago for my most recent project. It ran well when I was inspecting it before the purchase, but I could tell that it wasn't coming up to temperature, therefore I'm going to replace the thermostats while I'm doing all the other maintenance getting it ready to...
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    '84 Rude 140 Water Pump parts issue

    I'm rebuilding the water pump etc. before putting an '84 Rude 140 on my current project boat. I bought a Mallory rebuild kit and found that the stainless impeller housing is a slightly larger diameter than what was in there and there's no way it's going into the housing. I just checked the...
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    Tilt/Trim Manual Release Valve

    1984 'Rude 140. I bought the engine several months ago for a project boat. EVERYTHING worked perfectly on the engine before I bought it, I ran the tilt/trim up and down several times while checking for leaks and there were no issues. The engine has been sitting on my trailer until today...
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    Help.... the ethanol in my gas ate up my doel fin... does it really do anything????

    :lol: :popcorn:
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    Something I noticed on Georgia registration form, anyone know about this?

    I decided to start the process of registering my latest project and printed the registration forms from Georgia's DNR website. I noticed something on the form I hadn't seen before (maybe it was there all along and I just hadn't been paying attention). There's a box that says MANUFACTURE SOURCE...
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    Dash repair suggestions

    I'm rebuilding a bassboat and need to replace the dash 'inserts'. The passenger side one is in very bad condition, it's pretty much just held together in places with the vinyl covering. Purchasing replacements is out of the question because the boat manufacturer has been out of business for...
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    Best rattle can paint for fiberglass????

    I'm rebuilding a bass boat and have to fabricate some parts for the dash from scratch. I'll be making them from fiberglass (using epoxy resin - 'cause that's what I have on hand). SO, what's everyone's opinion on the best rattle can paint to use for this?
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