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    Problem with Inflatable dinghy with new motor

    I recently purchased a 1996 evinrude 8.0 for my 8'6" norlantic inflatable dinghy. The problem is that when I give it a lot of gas, an air pocket develops under the motor and it creates like a skipping motion with the boat. It is not that bad when I go slow but when I accelerate, the motor is...
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    Inflatable interior sealant?

    I just bought some sealant that seals the inside of a inflatable dinghy. In the instructions it says to pour the sealant in through the inflation valve. Do I need to unscrew my Halkey-roberts valves and pour it in or can I just pour it into the open valve??
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    Best place to buy hypalon glue and material?

    I got a few holes that need to be patched. I am on a very tight budget. I went to west marine and they had a hypalon kit for $67!! Is there any place online I can buy the glue and material for much much less than that?
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    Did I get a good deal on this Evinrude?

    Hey guys, I just bought a 94 Evinrude 8 HP for $400. It had only one owner(retired) and looked well taken care of, it even had the owners manual. It started up great and ran strong. Did I get a good deal for this for $400??
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    How to tell what type of material my Dinghies are?

    I have two off name dinghies that are hard to find any info on. I have a 1986 red Norlantic and a 96 Seaworthy. How could I tell what type of material they are to patch?
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    Help with a inflatable wood floor?

    I acquired a inflatable dinghy a few days ago for very cheap but isnt made anymore. The floor is made of 4 wood planks but it came without the pieces that interlock and make it rigid. See pic These are the pieces I am missing(friend has the same boat). The black plastic pieces goes in...
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    Cheap epoxy or poly resin?

    I have to replace a panel of a wood floor on my dinghy that is roughly 2x4 feet. Where can I buy some epoxy or poly resin cheap to get this job done? Does home depot or lowes carry this kind of thing or do I need to order online? Thanks!
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    Dinghy floor help

    I just got a dinghy made by seaworthy for only a few bucks but it didn't include all pieces. It came with all the boards but not the rubber pieces that go in between or the wood pieces that go on the sides. Any way to find these online and order them or make them myself(these are from my...
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    Seaworthy Inflatable?

    I just got a inflatable boat made by seaworthy. I was wondering how I could get some info on this thing. The only thing I see on it is this: SVN 27466 E6 96. I would like to know how strong of a motor it can take, how to install the floors etc...
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    Plywood floor coating?

    I had to replace i piece of my plywood floor. What coating should I put on my new piece? The other pieces look like they have some clear coating on them...thanks!
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    Is this is a good deal?

    Im looking for a small outboard for my Dinghy. I have no clue what I should pay for something between a 6-7.5 HP. Is this a good deal? http://cgi.ebay.com/1973-EVINRUDE-6-HP-OUTBOARD-MOTOR-SHORT-SHAFT-GC_W0QQitemZ150415073262QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item23056fdfee
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    Pricing a small used outboard?

    I am in the market for a small outboard for my Dinghy, between a 5-7.5 HP. I plan to buy one off of craigslist but I have no idea what a fair price would be to pay for one. I know there are many variables but is there a website or a way to determine roughly how much one is worth? Im looking to...
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    What kind of air valves are these?

    I need to take out a air valve to get rid of some rocks in my Dinghy. What tool do I need to remove these valves?
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    Looking to buy a used outboard?

    Im looking to buy a used outboard for my Dinghy. Im looking to spend $400 max for something used. Does anyone know if there is a list of used outboards with good/bad track records?(i.e. which ones to stay away from) Any info would be awesome! Thanks!
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    Rocks in my inflatable Dinghy?

    Im a bit confused. I bought a dinghy from a buddy for pretty cheap and noticed there are rocks inside the chambers. But the weird thing is I cant find any holes where they could have gotten in from? Anyone ever have this problem?
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    Can anyone tell me what boat this is?

    It is Dexters Morgans boat from the showtime series Dexter. It has twin 250 Evinrudes but I cant tell what brand the boat is? Anyone know? Thanks!!! http://www.seeing-stars.com/dexter/Boating.shtml
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    taking off lower unit

    I have a 1979 Clinton 7.5HP. I noticed that when I changed the gear oil it was mixed with water. I also noticed that it is not pumping water to cool the exhaust(air cooled head water cooled exhaust). I took off the screw under the exhaust and and another nut opposite of the propeller and I...
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    Lower Unit leaking oil...

    Hey guys, I just got the 1979 Clinton 7.5 HP repainted and running and I noticed oil leaking from the back of the column. It is a air cooled head and water cooled exhaust. The oil is coming out of where the water sprays from. Any suggestions?
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    Carb rebuild kit for 1979 Clinton

    Does anyone know where I can get a carb rebuild kit for a 1979 Clinton 7.5 HP model K753 6000A? I really appreciate it!
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    7 HP Sears Ted Williams clutch issue...

    I just acquired a 7 HP 1972 sears Ted williams 217-58870. Its starts and runs great but it wont shift into nuetral or start in nuetral(flywheel wont even spin). Does anyone know if this is a easy fix and what parts/repair I would need to do? Thanks!
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