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    1996 Mercury 30hp 2 stroke - questions

    I just bought a 1996 30hp Mercury tiller 2 stroke oil injected outboard and have a few questions. The carb was cleaned/adjusted, new spark plugs put in, impeller replaced and lower unit lube changed just prior to purchase. My questions: 1. The engine stop/cutoff button at the end of the...
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    1982 25hp Mercury electric start - thoughts?

    Hi, Looking for some input on buying a 1982 25hp Mercury electric start, tiller, short shaft. I currently have a 1977 15hp Evinrude electric start on my 14' Lund and am looking for some more horsepower. I know the older Evinrude I have is a great little motor and I know parts are readily...
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    Bunk trailer for 14' modified v

    Hi, I am looking at buying a used galvanized trailer for my 14' Lund modified v. I currently have a steel roller trailer that is starting to show signs of rust and am looking at galvanized to minimize future painting maintenance on the trailer. Would this galvanized trailer work for my boat...
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    raising 15hp outboard on transom using wood spacer (with pics)

    I recently bought a '77 15hp Evinrude electric start motor. I have it on a 14ft modified V '68 Lund that I bought last year (see pic from last summer after I repainted it - a different motor is in the pic) . I am only getting about 6mph with the motor with myself (250lbs), battery, trolling...
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    Will my '77 Evinrude 15hp electric start motor charge my battery?

    I have a '77 Evinrude 15hp electric start motor and I am wondering if it will charge my battery while running? I don't think it has an alternator (I could be wrong). I have looked at the schematics of the motor and didn't find one listed. I also read somewhere that the magneto could be the...
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    2011 Yamaha 15hp 4 stroke

    Today I might be looking at a little used 2011 Yamaha 15hp 4 stroke motor. Pics make it looks like it is still brand. My outboard experience is limited to a 5hp mercury and 9.9 evinrude both 2 strokes. Anything in particular I should look at with 4 strokes or specifically this model? Thanks!
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    1973 25hp Johnson - can it be run on regular muffs?

    I am looking at buying a 1973 Johnson 25hp, short shaft, electric start. I can't tell from the pics provided where the water intake is. I want to ask if I can use my regular muffs (that I use on my '81 9.9 Evinrude) to test it out in idle, but don't know if I am able to or if it needs to be...
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    Trouble getting '81 9.9 evinrude to start consistently

    Hi, I've got an '81 9.9 horsepower evinrude that I am having some trouble getting started. I got the motor mid summer last year and didn't have any issues until this spring. I took it out last week and it seems to take quite a few pulls to get it started if I get it started at all, but ran...
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    small outboard question '94 5hp Mercury vs '81 9.9 Evinrude

    Hi everyone, I bought my first boat this year (older 14' Lund) and currently have a 1994 5hp Mercury on it. It runs good and doesn't have any issues that I am aware of. This works fine on the smaller lakes I use it on. I may have the opportunity to trade the 5hp for a 1981 9.9 Evinrude that is...
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    43 year old dull oxidized aluminum hull question

    I have a '68 Lund that I am repainting, but I am leaving the original bare aluminum on the lower half of the hull bare. It is heavily oxidized and spotty. I don't mind the dull finish, but is there a way to even it out with light sanding to remove the spots and have a nice uniform dull...
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    trolling motor and 5hp transport on 14' Lund

    Hi, I have a 14' Lund that I just bought (first boat) and am in the process of re-painting it (bought and trailer and boat only). It's a basic bench seat aluminum fishing boat but with flat floors added and a live well added. I have a canoe that I use a 36lb thrust trolling motor on and will...
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    (updated with final pics)aluminum boat sanding and questions for 1968 Lund re-paint

    I am in the process sanding down my 1968 Lund S-14 that I bought and want to repaint (My first boat). I have been using an orbital sander on the larger areas of the hull and hand sanding around the edges and rivets. It is difficult to remove all the paint from around the rivets. My plan is...
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    Spot priming with self etching primer?

    Hi, I tried to do a search but couldn't find exact answer to my question. I just bought a 1968 Lund S-14 and would like to re-paint the upper part of the hull and the inside of the boat. I have done some some research and think I understand that I can sand the parts that have the original...
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