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  1. Piece715

    1986 Sea Nymph Fish n ski SS155 prop selection

    Ok I currently just got my 4 year restoration on the water... I bought a prop long before I knew what I was doing. I feel now that I'm not getting all the performance I can and feel the RPMs @ WOT are a little low. Really not looking to run into a lean problem running at the low end soooo here...
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    No nuts... just bolts... Lug that is!

    Splashed my boat for the first time since starting my restore on her 4 years ago. Everything went great but on the way home 3 of the 4 lugs on one tire fell off and I just about lost the wheel. Not sure how that happened as I wasn't even a 1/4 mile from the ramp and they were all there when we...
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    Another E50BELCOB question

    When servicing the lower unit the trim tab bolt sheared on me because the shop that last serviced my motor did not put any antiseize or grease on the bolts. The bolt had to be drilled out and I am waiting to get it to a machine shop to be plugged and retapped. First question is will it hurt...
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    VRO fail... I think we have a problem...

    Ok... I went out and tried to test fire the motor yesterday. When pumping the primer bulb i noticed that there is a gas leak in the engine. The leak is at the seam of the housing of the VRO pump We had the motor running for about 10 sec before it died.. Started again and prob 5-8 sec run...
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    1985 E50BELCOB Outboard 50 hp - Unidentified wire and found retaining Trunnion

    Let's start with the wire. I am unsure of where I need to hook the free end of this dual wire. I am going to try to explain it to the best of my ability. If you need clarification please ask. Thanks in advance! Ok here is the better picture of the wire that has no connection... ... Here is...
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    Just curious; Alternator upgrade

    Out of curiosity is it possible to upgrade the alternator on a 1985 Evinrude 50 hp (model E50BELCO) to one that will actually charge batteries? Mine came without factory trim and tilt so according to some info Silvertip gave a while back: "If it has power trim it has a 12 amp output and if not...
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    Long run of battery cable... AWG?

    I have posted these questions in my restore thread in my signature but figured i'd shoot them towards the experts. This is copy and pasted so ask if ya need some clarification on anything just shout. Please correct me as I'm sure i have messed something up, but hey that why they call it a...
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    Iboat app for iPhone or other mobile device

    Anybody ever pitch the idea for an iPhone app? The site runs rather slow when using the Internet for the full site. Maybe just a mobile site?
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    Stereo system installation with wiring

    Ok.. I know this is like beating a dead horse and I have done lots of research for wiring my boat, even downloaded the 12v Bible for boats and gave it a read. Also I have download the basic sticky diagrams and have a whole txt document of tidbits and hints from Silvertip... as I scared of his...
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    REALLY!? People will sell ANYTHING!

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    Advise for trailer needed

    Ok need help... Will this trailer work for my boat and is it a good deal... I plan on goin to look at it tomorrow My boat is a 1986 Sea Nymph SS155 Fish n Ski; link to thread is in signature... It's 15-15.5 feet long beam is 72 inches ish... the current trailer that it came with is 50" from...
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    A How to... Installation of CMC PT-130

    I'm about to tackle this part of my restore and as always have been doing some research and asking around for help hints and suggestions. (Mods if you think this post may do better in another section please feel free to move.) These units are fairly popular but I have no experience with them...
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    Best Boat Service in Little Rock, AR metro?

    In the past I have used Performance Boat Works located in Sherwood, AR, but recently I can't get anyone on the phone and when I drove by the other week the shop was closed up.... soooo anyone in the Little Rock area have any recommendations? I was hoping not to have to drive down to the lakes...
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    ZOMBIE Apocalypse

    Yep the CDC is hard at work Zombie preparedness 101.... here's the link... I've been laughing all morning http://emergency.cdc.gov/socialmedia/zombies.asp
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    1985 Evinrude 50hp BELCO tach selection and installation

    I have a E50BELCO motor that currently doesn't have a tach and I would like to add one. The problem is I have no idea where to start. I have asked a fellow member who has the same motor and this is the response "on my throttle at the back bottom is a small plug with 3 holes, there is purple...
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    1985 Evinrude 50hp E50BELCO Prop needed

    I need a new prop. The aluminum I have is a three blade 11.75" diameter with 17 pitch prop. It has been recommended to do the same size in a composite piranha prop or keep with aluminum or switch to a SS 12.25" diameter 15 pitch Powertech SRG3. My only concern with the SS is how the weight of...
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    Used 85 hp Mercury 850... What to look for?

    I found a Mercury 850 on craigslist with power trim and tilt and controls for $700. According to the guy selling it it is an 80s-90s model and it still runs, firing up on the first crank. Now I haven't seen it yet but plan to soon. He didn't know if the carbs have ever been rebuilt or the...
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    1985 Evinrude 50hp E50BELCO Outboard trim/tilt question

    I have a 1985 50hp Evinrude outboard model # E5BELCO that I am considering putting power trim/tilt on. I have posted this question in my restore thread and recieved some advice but id figure id try over here. Basically i was told that having power trim/tilt is an advantage cuz ill be able to...
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    Restoring 1986 Sea Nymph SS155 (pics)

    Been surfing around iboat forums for a little while now and I have found tons of useful info. I'm a newbie to the boat world and I'm looking forward to the adventures ahead of me. Here is a little back ground on my boat. It is a 15' 1986 Sea Nymph Fish n Ski. The motor is an Evinrude 50...
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