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    2005 Yamaha 115 2-stroke a good motor?

    I have an opportunity to buy a 2005 Yamaha 115 two stroke attached to a 19ft center console for $6000. It has about 300 hours on it. It seems like a good deal, but I have no experience with Yamaha motors. What is your opinion on this motor?
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    Is weak spark on one cylinder definitely a bad coil?

    1985 V4 140 looper vro My motor will surge to full power sometimes, but will usually stutter and refuse to exceed 3k rpm under load. I've rebuilt all of the carbs, new plugs and plug wires, new fuel lines under the cowl. I'm fairly certain I have no fuel leaks. My bulb stays firm, and...
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    No oil/gas residue on the port side, upper spark plug - Carb problem?

    1985 V4 140 Johnson looper Motor is new to me. I haven't put it in the water yet, but I've: Changed L/U oil New water pump New thermostats New plugs New plug wires It's a little hard to start cold, but runs fine and restarts easily on muffs once warm. I ran it for a couple of minutes after...
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    What is this electrical socket coming from the powerpack on my Johnson 1985 140 V4?

    I bought this boat last fall and was in the motor today replacing the t-stats (broke 4 of the 8 bolts) when I noticed this unconnected electrical socket coming out the back of my powerpack. I've looked in my OMC service manual, but don't see it identified anywhere. Both wires are black going...
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    Confused as to which type of paint to use above and below waterline.(Pictures)

    I purchased this 1985 Sea Ox last fall and as you can see from the pictures it needs paint. It has ablative paint below the waterline and has been "polished" down to the bare fiberglass on the front half of the keel from being beached. I believe there is no paint on top of the gelcoat above...
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    Volvo distributor tab?

    I'm going to look at this boat later today. In the ad the guy states: 4 cyl Volvo Penta inboard needs repair to screw tab on distributor housing Does one of you knowledgeable folk know exactly what he's talking about? I believe the motor is an AQ131.
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    Which used boat would you buy? (Pics included!)

    There are 4 boats I'm looking at and this will be my first boat so my knowledge level is low. I'd love to have some input from those of you with more knowledge. I know the information below is minimal and I haven't seen all of the boats in person yet, so I don't know what their general level...
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