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    Runs rough between 1000 & 2000 RPM

    2004 Yamaha 2 stroke 60hp on a 20' pontoon. Motor starts and idles beautifully. Between 1000 and 2000 rpm it acts like its missing or running out of gas. Once over 2000 rpm run great. I thought it might need a carb rebuild. Pulled it out last weekend to winterize and do the carbs and I noticed...
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    Prop rubber rubbing

    I have a 2004 Yamaha 60 hp on a pontoon. Replaced the prop last year with Solas (exact same as what came off). I seemed to spin a little hard but ran it anyways. I checked it today and I could barely turn it. So I threw the old prop on with the same parts used with the new one. Spun as it...
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    Removing the 5" leg extension.

    I've been looking for a late 90s early 2000 Yamaha 90hp 2 stroke to replace the 60 on my pontoon. I found a pretty nice bass boat with a 1997 Yamaha for $3500. I don't think the fellow realized the value of Yamahas until he was bombarded with calls trying to up price our deal. He honored our...
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    60 hp to 90 hp yamaha

    From the pontoon thread I have decided to upgrade to a 90hp from 60hp yamaha. I have a 20' G3 with a 2005 2 stroke 60 hp Yamaha. I have found a 1992 16' Boston Whaler with a 2007 2 stroke 90hp Yamaha. Motors pretty much look and weight the same. My question is .... Will the motor end hookups...
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    Yamaha 60hp to 90hp on a pontoon

    I have a 2005 20' G3 pontoon with same year 60hp yamaha 2 stroke. Transom rated for 100hp. I just don't have enough power to give my grandkids a good ride on the tube. Would moving up to 90hp Yamaha be worth it? Both the 60 and 90 are 3 cylinder motors. I don't need much .... maybe 5mph would do...
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    Engine move from 1990's to 2000's???

    Grandkids are getting to the age where they want to go tubing. My 1991 20' pontoon with same year 40 Johnson just doesn't have enough power. So ... I found a few newer (for me) pontoons but I'm leary of the motors. 2007 Mercury 90hp 2 stroke and 2005 Evinrude 90 2 stroke. Can anyone tell me the...
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    Michigan Match Aluminum Props.

    1991 40 hp Evinrude on same year 20' Lowe pontoon. I've used 2 props on this thing and I've spun another hub so need to get a new one. My dock is in low water but I always travel slow and tilt when needed. There are times in spring and fall water is lower than usual and I do kick up mud. Are...
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    1991 Johnson 40 hp water in lower unit.

    This question has probably be posted a gazillion times, but each has a different twist ... I think. ANYWAYS .... I'll try to make this simple and clear.. - I've owned this motor for 4 years - My cabin is in low water so pontoon docked in water all year but always tilted up when not in use. -...
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    1958 18hp evinrude decision

    Bought a 1958 Evinrude electric start with pressurized tank for 80 bucks. Guy said it runs but lower unit was off and he said a bearing was out. Well ... can't see how it ran since when I tested it at home there is no spark. Pulled lower unit apart and all 3 gears have chips out of them. Skeg...
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    1958 18hp evinrude lower unit rebuild

    Looking at a 1958 18hp Evinrude with electric start and tank with hoses. He said it does run well and was asking $200. Called him the other day and he said lower unit needed a bearing and would take $80 for the motor. Is the lower unit hard / expensive to rebuild? Is it worth $80? Thanks
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    MO - Lake of Ozarks fish question? Low water fiishin mudflats.

    Wife and I were out on Saturday, March 3. Twas a nice day, about 80 degrees. We fish catfish, tried a few areas with no luck so we hit the back of our cove (MM83 ish). We were in 8 INCHES to 12 INCHES of water in this cove and very muddy. Fish were scooting everywhere we turned but the water is...
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    190 25hp Evinrude

    Hi Folks I just sold my 4 stroke nissan 4hp (just to slow) and I'm looking at a 1990 25 hp Evinrude short shaft elec. start. He says he can run it and I will do a compression test. Sooo .... if all test out good, what would be a fair price for this motor. I plan to put it on my 14" jon flat...
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    Spun Hub and I didn't hit anything?

    Hey - This weekend we were cruising nicely WOT (5200 rpm) and out of nowhere revs climbed and extra 500 rpm and pontoon slowed down. So I throttled it down to 3000 rpm and toon was still moving at a decent speed and made in safely to dock. Turning left or right would cause the prop to lose its...
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    Which Used Yamaha??

    I've been pressured by family to buy a PWC. After much research and understanding maintenance, break downs and guzzling gas, I've decided on a lower priced Yamaha. I've had a few boats before and familiar with the basics of impeller changes and carb cleaning/rebuild. My current options for skis...
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    Pontoon Trailer - Bunk vs scissor

    20' Lowe pontoon. I have a bunk trailer for my pontoon that i use to transport to the lake in spring and home for winter storage. Unfortunatly my cabin is on low water. Deep enough to allow me to tilt my motor or troll to main water but to shallow to put boat in or our at end of weekend. So I...
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    I think I'm Prop JINXED???????

    1990 Lowe 200 - 20' Pontoon with 1990 40 hp Johnson. Got a new to me Pontoon last fall, changed impeller and tore apart and cleaned carbs and runs GREAT, but I keep tearing up props, my fault of course. When I bought the toon it looked to have a lightly used 13" x 11 pitch prop which I proceeded...
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    3 blade or 4 blade for pontoon.

    I know these questions are asked ALL THE time. Most of us ask because we don't have the money or experience and we don't want to make a mistake. So here goes -- 1990 Johnson 40 hp pushing a 20' Lowe pontoon with 4 people. I tore up my last prop at LOW speed and just doesn't push the boat like...
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    Pontoon prop size Captivation/Ventilation?

    1990 20' Lowe pontoon with same year 40 hp Johnson. Motor seems to run fine but at times at 4500 - 5000 rpm if feels like the toon is spinning its tires. I take a look at the motor when this happens and looks like not a lot of water around prop. I tilt up and down and I may get a little more...
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    Tilt Trim Gremlin

    1991 20' Lowe pontoon with same year Johnson 40 hp. Last fall I charged all the batteries and throughout the winter I'd walk by the and hit the trim up / dwn switch on the motor to check charge. This spring I was getting ready to start it with muffs on and the Battery was DEAD. I charged it and...
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    1969 ? Pathfinder (ESKA) information

    I posted a few days ago on this motor and the more I read the more confused I get. From my searching I think its a 1969 Pathfinder 7hp. Model # 1186. Serial # 50200. I had a reply of 16:1 oil mixture but have read several places 24:1. So which is it? I thought it was air cooled but have also...
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