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    Hopping up a 40 Magnum?

    Any tips or tricks to tweak out a Mariner 40 magnum 4cyl. It seems these little 4cyl engines should make a ton of power fairly easily. Thanks in advance, Rick
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    I quick compatiblity question about my 90 yamaha

    I have a '92 Mariner 40hp magnum (4cyl) on the boat now. I was wondering how much of the controls would interchange with a 90's Yamaha 90hp if any? Thanks, Rick
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    Question about Mariner 40hp magnum (4cyl) alarm...

    I just finished up installing a Mariner 40hp magnum (4cyl) outboard. It starts and runs perfect. My question is about the alarm system. I am used to hearing a beep alarm when key is cycled on, but on this engine, nothing. So is there suppose to be a key on beep? And how would I go about...
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    Need help installing Stick steering on 1980 35hp rude

    I am attempting to hook up stick steering and controls on my 1980 35hp evinrude, (E35ELCSM) and need to find the correct parts. I am trying to find out which steering link arm I will need. And if the Ezy-Glide stick steer cable will fit through the steering tube, or do I need to get a steering...
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    Need help installing Stick steering on 35hp rude

    I am attempting to hook up stick steering and controls on my 1980 35hp evinrude, (E35ELCSM). I am trying to find out which steering link arm I will need. And if the Ezy-Glide stick steer cable will fit through the steering tube, or do I need to get a steering adapter rig?? I tried searching...
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    Question about Buying Materials

    I need to get at least 7 gallons of resin and other materials. Where is the most economical place to purchase. I did search and see a lot of people seem to like uscomposits, but since I live in FL. I am going to get hit with 7.5% tax... plus shipping which is about $150.00 What are my options...
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    Question about redesigning substructure 1965 boat.

    In the process of restoration, had to cut the original fiberglass floor out to get to the rotted substructure. I cleaned all the crap out and got down to the layout of the original wood. The wood was 1x3's layed flat. The first one was started dead center running length wise from the transom...
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    Restoration of 1965 Taylor Craft runabout.

    I have officially started the restoration of a 14ft 1965 Taylor Craft runabout. I can not find any info about this boat or the manufacturer. The year and manufacturer is what is listed on the title. I would appreciate any info about this boat that anyone could provide. I got the boat from my...
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    Question about glassing bottom of boat...

    I have a old 50's model runabout that I acquired. It has several old repairs on the outer hull on the bottom. My question is, can sand the bottom down to fresh gel coat and then reglass and paint? If so, what materials should I use for the re-glassing? Thanks, Rick
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    Looking for info on a future restoration.

    I am in the starting stages of restoring an old boat. I have searched and can not find any info on the make. It is a 14' bow front. It had "Taylor Craft" on the sides. It has a 1959 "fat fifty" on the transom, it looks like an original mount. I have googled the name "Taylor craft" but have...
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    Question about the "Fat fifty" search did not help.

    Hey I was wondering about the "Fat fifty". I know it was produced 58 and 59 as 50hp and then went to 75hp in the later years. I am sure this horse has been beat to death, but I could not find any talk about it with search. Can the 1958/59 "Fat fifty" be made into a 75hp model with just...
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    Wire schematic for 1962 rude. available?

    Looking for a wire schematic for a 1962 28hp evinrude, is there anything available online? And while on the subject, what the heck is the "Vacuum switch" for? Thanks, Rick
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    Possible to update point to electronic ignition

    I have a 1962 evinrude 28hp speeditwin. I was wondering if there is a known way to swap the points for an electronic style ignition. I know they make conversion kits for lawnmower type engines, it seems they would be available for outboards also...? Would it be possible to use the little...
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    Need carb kit for 1962 rude

    Hey fellow boaters, I have a 1962 28HP evinrude and need a carb kit that includes the float. This carb had a cork float which had denigrated. Any help is greatly appreciated. Is there a way to put a newer model carb on this engine? Just a thought. Thanks, Rick
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