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    1986 Johnson 48hp wont turn over fast enough

    Bought a 48hp johnson non running and I am trying to get it running. The motor will not spin over fast enough when the plugs are in to start, but with the plugs out it will crank over great. New battery ends, compression is good and the motor is in pretty nice shape over all. Any ideas...
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    identifying outboard

    Hi, I recently acquired a yamaha 90 outboard. I cant make sense of the diagram and asking around has gotten many different responses. it is a 2 stroke oil injection 90AETO 6H1 L 450183
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    Mercruiser shift interrupter switch

    Hi my shift interupt switch on my 1991 mercruiser 3.0 went bad and I bought the new part. I'm not sure it's the correct part even though the marine store told me it was. The wire ends are different at the very least
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    1991 Mercruiser Neutral Safety Switch

    I have a 1991 mercruiser i/o with a 3.0 inline 4 cyl. someone before me bypassed the neutral safety switch and im trying to figure out how to fix it. Im not totally sure where on the engine its located.
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    Aluminum Fuel Tank Resto Question

    I picked up a 21' cuddy cabin with a 60 gallon fuel tank for the 225hp evinrude. There is some issues with the fuel tank and I was wondering the best way to fix them
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    Donzi Magnum TUNNEL HULL

    I picked up this boat today, its a 1976 Donzi Magnum tunnel hull. The previous owner ripped out most of the rotten stuff, leaving me with the task of putting it back together. Im not entirely sure where to start or how to start, so all of your input will be welcome.
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    Looking to boat on the Upper Delaware River NY/PA/NJ

    Hey guys. I have a 14' aluminium boat with a 30hp tiller on the back longshaft. Im looking to bring it up to the upper delaware river and am trying to figure out where I can use it without having to worry about the water depth. Any input would be appreciated! Im looking to camp overnight this...
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    98 Mercury 2stroke 30hp...What prop to use

    Ive got a 1998 mercury 2 stroke direct injection 30 horse on the back of my 15' lund aluminum boat. Its a heavy duty boat, weighs about 400 lbs, has floors and swivel seats etc. What prop can I use for maximum speed? I can get it up to about 25-26 mph with one person. Is it worth it for...
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    1988 9.9 Evinrude No start Issues out of the Blue

    Hey Guys, I've got a 1988 evinrude 9.9 that wont start. I had the pull cord snap on me last week and I put it all back together and used the motor. Handle snapped off because I didnt attach it right and I took it all apart once more. Now the motor will not start whereas previously it would start...
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    1999 Mercury 30hp 2 stroke direct injection not starting.

    I have a 1999 Mercury 30hp direct injection outboard. I ran it thursday and had a few issues with starting but i assumed it was a stripped fuel line fitting to the tank connection this was after running for a while and then killing it to fish. I stuck the hose into the tank directly it started...
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    Mooring a 25' Sailboat

    I have a 25' sailboat I will be mooring on the Delaware River. Theres a 6-7' difference in tides and the current runs about 2-3 knots maximum Ill be mooring it in I would guess 20'-25' of water at high tide (Possible 15-25' Im not entirely positive) I know the weight of the trailer and boat is...
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    Shift Linkage Mercury 30

    I changed the water pump and am now trying to reconnect the lower unit to the rest of the motor. I cannot get the linkage lined up right and i keep having issues. When i bolt it all together the shifter is stuck in forward and i cannot move it at all. Any help?
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    Buying a 16' starcraft

    Im looking into buying a 1969 16' starcraft i got emailed about. it has a 50hp outboard 1973 evinrude which he says runs great and will prove when i look at it The boat leaks so I'm assuming rotten floor maybe transom he said its from the seam but i know a guy who tig welds for cheap.The seats...
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    Reliable cheap car replacement?

    Well i posted before about replacing the families tow vehicle thats been put on hold. yesterday afternoon my brother was driving to delaware on route 295s and one way or another lost control in the rain. hit a guardrail doing at least 65mph. while it dosent look terribly bad the airbags deployed...
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    s-10 blazer vs cherokee

    I posted a thread a few weeks ago about mid sized SUVS and i think I've got to narrowed down to two. the s-10 blazer and cherokee. I'm not sure which is the better overall SUV though. i would be doing some light offroading most likely nothing a stock suv couldn't handle. and for towing a light...
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    anchor well latch?

    I have a 14' lund with a diamond plate casting deck and the anchor well. every time i hit a wave the hatch bangs on any idea of a cheap simple latch to keep it secure? heres a pic of the setup. also a side question it has a real faded look to it and i noticed when i had a deep cycle up front for...
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    boating/fishing on greenwood lake or lake hopatcong nj?

    I have a 14' lund aluminum boat with a 30hp on the back. very heavy stable boat for a 14'er i live near trenton nj and I'm looking for a lake i can go to for fishing and just an overnight camping-wise. i saw the north jersey lakes of hopatcong and greenwood and was wondering if anyone had any...
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    1980 14' mirrorcraft

    Well this past winter i was scrounging around craigslist looking for a deal, something to flip. i put out a wanted ad and a guy replied to it offering his 1980 14' mirrocraft 1980 johnson outboard and a trailer all for 800$ but after tax tags and title it ended up being $950.i went down and...
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    1999 30hp mercury electric start problems

    I have a 99 30hp mercury outboard and I've been having issues when i try to start it after its been sitting for days. I have a large deep cycle battery (size of car battery) and a lawnmower battery which was brand new last year. i also have a jumpstart pack from west marine. I tried starting the...
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    best mid-size suv for the money?

    Im going to be in the market for a mid-sized suv within the next few months and will have about 5-6k to spend on it. i was just wondering everyones opinions? I'm looking for something with 4wd and within the 6k budget. probably 96 and newer. gas mileage has a concern too i realize its an suv...
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