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  1. thesignguy

    What model control box do I have (Pics)

    I have a 87 150 Black Max XR2 (1987 BLK MAX OB209646 1170797ELPTO) I'm trying to identify and locate the trigger for the neutral shift bar. Please see the attached pictures, the handle would not lock onto the neutral position, so I took it apart and the trigger was broken. Any help would be...
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    89 175 STL CEB V6 information

    The boat I'm pondering to buy has a 1989 E175 STL CEB. The engine runs on muffs but not in the water or under load. The owner claimed the carbs needed to be cleaned or rebuilt, I asked why he though that. He said a engine technician said so and, yadda, yadda yadda..... Quote "The boat idles...
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    Carbs rebuilt now engine runs like CRUD!

    My original post: http://forums.iboats.com/johnson-evinrude-outboards/1988-88spl-sputters-dies-wot-582559.html 1988 88SPL So I rebuilt the carbs and the fuel pump. It started up right away but the idle was really bad and erratic. While the engine was running I saw gas leaking from the bottom...
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    1988 88SPL Carb cleaning and parts list

    OK, here is my original post back in October 2012: http://forums.iboats.com/johnson-evinrude-outboards/1988-88spl-sputters-dies-wot-582559.html I ordered 2 SIERRA carb rebuild kits and looking through my manual it suggests "special" tools for completing the task of rebuilding my carbs: 317002...
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    Sierra or Mallory carb rebuild kits?

    I have to rebuild the carburetors on my 1988 88SPL. Here on iboats they offer to different brands Sierra and Mallory, does anyone have any preference one over the other, pros and cons? Thanks
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    1988 88SPL Sputters and dies at WOT

    Hello All, So after a great season of having the boat in the water, today it started giving some trouble. The engine has run great all season, all I do is put gas (2 stroke mix) in her and run it with no worries. Today as I took the family out for one last ride before I put the boat up for...
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    just lending a hand

    So we had some of the kids come up to the lake last Saturday. After fishing from the dock and the water edge for hours with no luck, I decided to take our Medalist 1600 out for a evening cruse. :D It was about 7:30 in the evening when we left the dock and I just wanted to stretch the old girls...
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    Cracked/Chipped gelcoat help

    Hello all! I was thinking of trying to repair this with some 2 part epoxy putty. Is there a better way to do this? the missing gel coat is about 1 1/2" long and about a 1/4" wide, the black area in front of the crack is missing gel coat too.
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    Leaving it in the water

    Hello fellow iboaters, A few months ago I was in a thread and I seem to remember that it's not a good idea to leave my boat in the water over a long period of time. I have a 88 Medalist 1600 and replaced the floors and carpet last year (May 2011). We moved to a lake front house with a...
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    two questions, and in your opinion....

    OK, first question. I have a 88SPL that we bought last year. We ran the boat 6-7 times before I hung it up for the 2010 season. I never really checked anything, just threw it in the water and added the gas. This year I replaced the plugs and she fired right up and now I'm wondering is there any...
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    A quick question before I proceed

    I'm getting ready to lay the new floor and am wondering if I need to apply any kind of adhesive before I screw the floor down?
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    Whats the best type of wood to use?

    Hello all, I'm replacing the floor in my 88 Starcraft Medalist 1600 and am wondering what is the best type of wood to use to replace the flooring? I know I'll have to glass over the wood and I'm thinking of a hardwood like 1/2" Maple/Birch from Lowe's. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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    Evinrude 88SPL E88MSL Starter Quoestion

    Hello fellow iboaters! This may be a simple (stupid :facepalm:) question but I would still like others opinion on this. I charged the battery (13.8volts) lowered the tilt and connected the muffs and turned on the water. When I try to start the engine the starter just makes buzzing or shorted...
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    What's this worth?

    First off I want to say hello from the mountains of Maryland and say what a great site this is!:D In searching for information on a boat we purchased last year (1988 Starcraft Medalist 1600 with a Rude 88SPL) I have run into another boat, 76ish Glastron with a Tri-hull. It's not so much the...
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