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    86 MCM 170 Carb?

    Last weekend going fishing I started up at the dock and warmed up and idled out fine. Went to throttle up and the boat bogged down. Could not get the boat going on plane. After a couple minutes it started running a bit rough going from bogged down to pretty much full power. A couple minutes...
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    I have electricity again.

    Hurray, hot showers for all! Been 7 days since Isabelle took it away. Feel bad for those in actual remote areas still waiting. No I am not at home, no cable, or internet there yet.
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    US Marine Force 15hp Prop

    Anyone know where to locate a cheap prop for this outboard. Lost it today, and from what I found price wise I may go back tomorrow do some swimming. Unfortunately it looks like a new prop will cost me more than what I paid for the whole engine. It still runs real good so hope someone can...
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    Alpha 1 Shift Shaft revisited

    I posted a while back about the shift shaft not sitting up high enough to reach the slot on the shift mechanism of the bell housing. After some research and work I found the mechanic that did the re-seal job did not install the stainless washer that fits between the shift shaft bushing on the...
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    Alpha 1 Shift Shaft?

    On a routine check I found evidence of leakage into the gear case of my Alpha drive. I pulled it and took it to the shop to have it pressure tested and resealed. They found it leaking around the prop shaft and resealed. The mechanic said he had a time getting it resealed due to some pitting...
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    Interesting Site Selling Epoxy

    I was thinking about building one of the little stitch and glue boats and I came across this site selling epoxy products. The site seems a bit disorganized but looks to have lots of good tidbits of information mixed in with them hawking their products. <br /><br />I have never used their...
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    How small a kicker can I get away with?

    I have an 22 foot 1986 cuddy cabin weighs about 3500lbs. I was wondering how small a kicker I can get away with? Not looking to troll with it just get back in from around 5 to 10 miles out in the Chesapeake in case of a breakdown. Could I get away with something as small as a 5 hp? Not...
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