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    Underpowered?

    Looking at an older ('70's) model glastron, 17.5ft model. The package comes with a 50 johnson, doesn't run btw, and that just seems a little underpowered to me. My current boat is 15.5ft and has a similar year 65 evinrude, and I think it's perfectly powered. Any thoughts? The price is right...
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    Is this the right key switch?

    I'm replacing the key switch on my Evinrude box but can't find a number on the switch anywhere. The box, as best I can tell is an 80 something, push to choke, with six terminals one of which is embedded in the housing I think THIS ONE...
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    65 hp Evinrude died and won't restart

    I was out on the lake the other day, and my 1973 65 hp Evinrude died after a few surges and I couldn't get it restarted for anything. Compression is fine, so I'm thinking an electrical problem like a coil? I found that the bottom cylinder's spark is a little weak. Would a coil go out like...
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    Trolling Motor Cable steer stuck?

    Looked at a used trolling motor and everything seemed to work great except the foot steer control pedal only moves about half of the way that it should, resulting in the motor not being able to rotate the full range. Do these get hung up, could it just be a matter of hitting it with a little...
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    Finally got the Smart Tabs ON!!!

    Well after my saga of finding sealant (other post), I finally got my smart tabs installed this afternoon. It was really straightforward so no complaints, can't wait to get it on the water! This is the sealant I ended up using:
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    Ok to use off-brand sealant?

    Have my smart tabs ready to go on and I can't for the life of me find a tube of 3M 5200 locally! Walmart used to carry it but now they don't :mad: (at least not in my area). They have an atwood product called fast-cure polyurethane. Seems like the same stuff just wanted to check. This is...
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    Weird transom, Smart Tabs installation advice

    My transom looks like this, minus the transducer: Anyone installed some smart tabs on a transom like this? Just doesn't have a straight area long enough for the hinge bracket. I know I could call Nauticus but just figured I'd run it by you guys first. Any ideas?
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    1973 65 hp Evinrude: Compression test completed, what does it mean?

    Did a compression test on the ole' Rude and got the following numbers: Top Cyl: 97 Middle Cyl: 115 Bottom Cyl: 120 Should I be concerned about the discrepancy with the top cylinder as it is pretty far from the other two numbers? Just checking. Thanks for the help. John.
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    Help with an OLD Evinrude.

    Can't identify this old evinrude. Found a plate on the bracket that says Serial Number: 15016 05330. Looks really old maybe 60's vintage but appears to be in decent shape. Thanks for the help!
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    How do I know if my control cables are shot?

    Any obvious signs that the throttle/shift cables for my outboard need replacement? Right now they're real sticky and I really have to push the lever hard to get it to WOT. I have a hard time fine tuning the throttle. It's a real pain when trying to pull someone on a tube, kneeboard, etc. Any...
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    Repairable????

    Considering a project with the crack on the top of the transom pictured below. Is this something that can be repaired fairly reasonably, I think I'm gonna have to do the transom anyway. The boat is a 1976 Seasquirt made by seastrike if that means anything. Thanks for the input.
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    New project opportunity :D

    Have the chance to buy an older Seasquirt center console boat. Owner has already ripped up the old floor/foam as these boats have no stringers, just deck and foam kinda like BW I guess??? He's also including the materials he already bought to do the deck: resin/mat/foam. Motor has issues, but...
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    Sticky control box, 65 hp 'Rude

    The forward/reverse/throttle lever on my '73 65 hp is really sticky especially on the top end. I really have to jam it to get to wot. I know the control box is not original from looking through my service manual. Is there any way to tell if it's the box or the cables causing my problem?
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    Best places to stay in Pine Island, FL

    Trying to put together an all guys fishing trip down to the Pine Island/Matlacha area. Have done a lot of looking but can't seem to settle on anything. Was wondering if any locals or any others had some suggestions. Looking at a group of about 5-6 guys and staying 4 nights. Any opinions?
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    Should my boat go faster?

    Tested out the top speed of my boat the other day with a buddies hand-held garmin gps and I got it up to about 28-29 mph with 2 guys and fishing gear. Tried to shift the weight around a little bit, but thats all I could squeeze out of it. The boat is a 15.5 ft fiberglass center console and the...
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    Would you do it?

    I was at the local Marathon station on Memorial Day and I had an employee of the tire store that is attached to the building offer to buy my boat off of me! At first I thought 'he couldn't be serious' so I threw the number of $1500 at him and he seemed to be more than willing to pay that. The...
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    Installing a tachometer on an old Evinrude.

    I have a 1973 65 hp Evinrude. I was wondering how much trouble it would be to install a tachometer. Has anyone installed one on this vintage of motor? If so, what parts do I need. By using the search function I've found that I probably need the factory wiring harness for the tachometer, but...
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    Best fuel-water separator kit?

    I'm looking to install a fuel/water separator for my 1973 65 hp Evinrude. I'm thinking about just buying the one from Walmart (Seasense brand I think???). Anyone used these, or any reasons why I should avoid it? My only real concern is getting replacement filters.
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    Can someone identify these wires for me?

    The motor is a 1973 65hp Evinrude. The wires have always been loose as long as I have owned the motor, and don't seem to affect its performance, so I kinda know they must be for something non-essential. I can't find anything in my factory service manual. Maybe tachometer? I'm lost. they...
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    I need a new prop for my old Evinrude.

    I have a 1973 65 hp Evinrude motor. For starters, I can't identify the aluminum prop that is on it now. The only number that I can find on it is: PAC269, but the P could be a B, and the C a G. It's pretty banged up :redface:. I'm sure about the 269 though. The diameter of the prop seems to...
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