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  1. mnessman

    79 rude 115hp tilt and trim

    Question: My tilt and trim will not go up and down, I have checked the fluid and the motor runs both up and down position. The fluid did have a milky color when I checked it so I think water has gotten in to it. Short of rebuilding, would a tnt unit from a 77 johnson 140 work in its place. The...
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    79 115hp evinrude will not accelerate

    I have a 79 115hp evinrude, it starts and idles fine. When I try to accelerate it starts to do good then falls on its face and will go only about 5-10 mph at full throttle. I had this problem before and the mechanic said I had trash in the fuel system. I have a new fuel filter and have checked...
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    holes in bottom of Starcraft Stinger

    Ok I need help in deciding what to to do. A couple of days ago my son took my boat out and ended up sinking it. He stated that the plug came out and the boat started to take on water, he was able to get it to the bank but there was lots of large rocks there. The lake was a little rough and it...
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    04 seadoo rxp

    My niece had aquired a 04 seadoo rxp that does not have a key, is there a way to bypass the security lanyard setup in order to get the engine started. This craft was washed up during a huricane and they have tried to locate the owner without any luckso far, so they have no key for the craft. We...
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    1979 evinrude 115 high speed troubles??

    I need ideas ato what is wrong with my motor.....I have a 115 hp evinrude that i jsut recently put on a boat a couple of weeks ago, I have had the motor for a year but have nor had it on a boat so I dont know the history of the motor. The problem that I am having is when we first put the motor...
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    1974 starcraft model????

    I have just purchased a 1974 starcraft that I would like to find out what model it is. It is 19 ft and is fiberglass. Here are a few pictures that might help. Thanks for the help.
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    floatation

    Hey I was just thinking, and I was wondering if anyone has thought of and or tried using packing peanuts in place of foam? Let me know your thoughts.....
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    Gelcoat????

    I am in the process of rebuilding a 70 model lamar boat, and the gelcoat is faded really bad. What I am wanting to know is what is the purpose of the gelcoat and would I need to completly spray new gelcoat on the boat before it gets painted or can you just paint over faded gelcoat with out any...
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    1970 lamar restoration

    I have a 1970 lamar runabout that I am currently restoring. My $$ is scarce so this will be a slow progress. Here is a pic of the boat when I got it. the floor along with the stringers need to be replaced. I believe the transom needs to be replaced also. I have taken some pics of the work that...
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    which fiberglass to use?

    I am wondering what type of fiberglass do I need to use when replacing the stringers and deck for my boat. I have seen some people using the chopped mat and others using cloth. Is one better than the other? I am replacing all of the stringers along with the transom and the deck for my boat and I...
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    1970 85 hp evinrude

    I have a 70 85hp rude that I just recently obtained for free. The motor was used in salt water and had been sitting for at least 4 years with out being ran (to the best of my knowledge). I was able to get it to start and ran it for about 20 min before it died. I did not do a compression test so...
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    max hp

    how can you determine what the max hp a boat can handle if the plate is missing from the boat and their is not any information on the web about this type of boat. I have a 1970 lamar runabout that is 17' long with a beam of just a little over 60". Thanks
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    105 hp chrysler

    just wondering what everyones thought is about the chrysler outboards, are they good engines. I am considering getting a 105 hp 1967 model. just want to know if its worth the 300.00 that hes asking for it. I have only seen pictures so I dont know what the exact condition of the motor is in.
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    water pump telltail

    On a 1970 85hp evinrude where is the telltail water supposed to come out of.
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    chrysler outboard

    just wondering what everyones thought is about the chrysler outboards, are they good engines. I am considering getting a 105 hp 1967 model. just want to know if its worth the 300.00 that hes asking for it. I have only seen pictures so I dont know what the exact condition of the motor is in.
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    steering arm for 1970 85hp

    does anyone know where I can find a good steering arm that connects to the linkage and goes down to the engine the one that I have is correoded as seen in the picture. thanks in advance
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    stringers and decking

    has anyone thought of using cypress wood when replacing the stringers and or decking. just a thought since cypress naturally reists decay.
  18. mnessman

    lamar boat

    I have aquired a 1970 Lamar runabout, I have been trying to find out information on the Lamar boats but I have not been able to find anything on the web. If anyone has any information on these boats or knows where I can find out let me know. I am not looking for anything specific just wanting to...
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