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    Repower to Later Model

    I have a tired Volvo 130 and 280 outdrive on my boat so thinking of repowering to a later model ( maybe Merc) motor and (Alpha) outdrive. Is that do-able with little transom modifications?
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    F350 Command Link

    Helping a friend that just mounted a used 2008 F350 on his boat. Friend just called asking where the command link from the tach connects to at the motor. He thought it would be this connector but the connectors doesn?t match. That connector is located in front of the motor in this area...
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    Steering Cable I/O

    In the process of removing to replace the stiff steering cable on myStriper 2101 WA I/O and have loosen the large nut on the left. http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2199/2749607/24569059/412429957.jpg and have removed the pin on the right...
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    Prop Pitch Info Needed

    My son just bought a 1978 28' Carver with 305 V8 motor and a 228 TR merc Stern Drive and needs a prop. As you can see, no way of seeing any markings on what the pitch is. I measured the prop which is 9.5" radius so it's a19" O.D. Any help greately appreciated on what pitch is needed...
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    Bimini to Hardtop Conversion

    I decided to convert the existing Bimini Top to a Hardtop in order to gain deck space for the kids, grandkids and great grandkids to sun bathe. Here's the start of the conversion. 5 each 1.5" x 2.5" x .125" x 24' 6063 rectangular tubing. The deck frame will be 10' x 8' covered with plywood...
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    F150 wiring from Motor to Tach

    I just bought a F150TXR but didn't come with a Tach 6Y8T-11 wiring to the motor. Can someone post the stock number for this wiring that I need?
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    Bow Thruster Completed

    I finally completed my Bow Thruster project last month. With the exception of the new linear actuator, I bought from craigslist a very used MinnKota 70# thrust trolling motor and the aluminum material for the housing and mounting bracket were bought from a recycling yard. I did a trial run on...
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    Transom's Drain Plug

    My Party Hut?s transom has a drain hole that?s designed w/o use of a plug thus fills with water when cruising. Is there a reason why it designed w/o a plug? I?m thinking of modifying it by mig welding a piece of aluminum plate so that I can place a plug then drained when placed on a trailer...
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    Outdrive Stopped Working

    My son's '76 Mercruier's outdrive stopped working. We hear a click on the up button at the dash but nothing on the down button. Didn't see any fuse that the wiring connects to, appears it goes from tilt buttons directly to the trim motor that has 12volts on one lug but nothing on the other...
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    Binnacle Merc to Yamaha

    I currently have a 2000 Merc 50hp 4 stroke O/B on my boat and will be repowering to a Yamaha F90. I read that in the early 2000 models Merc power head were Yamaha. If this is true and other than the cables, can I use the Merc control box for the Yamaha motor?
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    Yamaha Tach Reads Zero

    Fixed.
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    Transom Angle

    From where is the transom angle measured? From the top of the gunwale or from the bottom of the boat?
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    HDS Blue Connector

    On a Lowrance HDS, will the blue connector power cable work on an LCX112c that uses a blue connector?
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    Swap 3.0 Motor w/Mercruiser

    My son bought a '89 Marlin Hardtop Cuddy with a 3.0L Mercruiser. The motor has water in the oil and he found and bought a mid '80's 3.0L motor only but did have a Mercruiser outdrive. Will he have any issues swapping out the motor but using his existing outdrive?
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    Can't Get WOT

    I bought a used 1991 Pro V 150 hp Yamaha with a 14-1/2 x 20 3 blade S/S prop. It came with the controls and OEM gauges. Seller took me on a test run then we removed the motor and associated parts. I mounted the controls, guages and motor on my 20' Cuddy Beachcraft by Reinell that weighs 3K...
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    Bunk over hang with Gil Bracket

    Didn't want to hi-jack the other thread but brought this question to mind. For the owners of a boat that has an offshore bracket or gil bracket which the motor sets back about 2'-3' back of the transom, how much bunk board is under the transom? I ran across a pic that shows the bunk boat...
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    Yet Another I/O to O/B Conversion

    I didn't want to Hi-jack the other thread so decided to post my I/O to an O/B conversion. Bought this Beachcraft by Reinell a couple of months ago that had a 4.3 OMC Cobra with 300 hours. The oild pan had a leak so I pulled the motor out to change the pan. Re-installed it, went fishing but...
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    Another Offshore Bracket Question

    I've read several past post on the subject and on one thread it was written: "The big advantage is putting the prop in cleaner water. It also allows you to raise the motor higher" Does this mean that the motor cavitation plane doesn't have to be even or below the boat's hull? The reason I ask...
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    Rude 115 Spl

    Will this be enough to power and cruise a 20' cuddy that weighs about 2900# including weight of this motor?
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