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    sold my boat sat then the guy called me something broke

    so I sold my boat sat and today tue the new buyer called me because he was on the water having trouble getting it into gear so I basically said what I think could be wrong but I never had one issue with that and I stated that to him when they bought it they saw it run everything I told him he...
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    78 evinrude 150 outboard idle adjustment question

    so was having idle issues so I cleaned the jets and 2 of them were plugged so now where is the idle adjustment and how many rpm's should it be running seems like there are two cables running to the motor the lower I found out adjusts the linkage for the trans. And what should the rpm be at if...
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    first start of my 78 150 hp evinrude questions on getting ready

    so I just got my 78 ssv-188 with a 150hp evinrude outboard so what is the best tech. to start for the first time for the season I put muffs on it and gas and all that good stuff I have worked with a 73 50hp but it wasn't so stubborn. I didn't change the plugs yet but I did get it to run so does...
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    wierd hole with plug on front side of boat

    so guys on my 78 glastron 188 there is this weird hole with a bilge style plastic insert in it it seems to be below water level but not sure since I haven't had it in the water yet I noticed in original pics of the 78 boat in the brochure its there so its a stock hole its on the front right side...
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    fuel consumption on a 78 150hp

    so I just bought a 78 18 ft glasstron with a 2 stroke 150 hp im told they use a lot of fuel the po or way back po removed the stock tank and put 2 6 gallon tanks in it and we all know what its like to fuel up at the marina so im sure we will drive fast and enjoy it some but will be just...
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    proper towing questions

    so I have never really towed a bigger trailer mostly motorcycle trailers small utility. so I have a grand Cherokee with a 4 litre I just got a 18 ft glastron so im guessing maybe 2500 lbs so when im towing do I not use od can I use it on the highway or not at all
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    any ideas how much boat and trailer weigh

    so I got a 78 glastron sv-188 18 ft 150hp outboard with a tilt trailer thing is big just curious how much this might weigh im pulling it with my 4 liter jp grand Cherokee I know ive pulled heavier loads with it
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    Gas oil mixture

    I have a 78 evinrude 150hp outboard just curious what the gas oil mix should be
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    anyone have pics of a 70's glastron sv 188

    just wondering if anyone has any pics of a sv 188 cant seem to find much of anything on the web
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    so got a new boat couple wks ago

    so I redid a 73 starcraft arrow last summer and after enjoying it for the summer decided I it was to small for my daughter all her toys a cooler and the dog so ive been on the prowl for something else so time to barter found a 78 glastron sv-188 on cl so 18ft with a 150 hp evinrude didn't...
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    150 hp evinrude outboard electric tilt

    so I picked up a 78 glastron ssv 188 and I had the guy hook up the battery and show me tilt worked and it did so I hooked up a battery when I got home tilt went half way down and then would do nothing wireing sucks in the boat is there a main fuse for it what should I check
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    brakes got smokinv hot coming down mountain

    So i have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee 4 liter has the tow package but no trailer brakes shouldnt need them on my 63 15 ft fiber runabout never had a issue was coming down the mountain today buddy said whats that smell went to hit the non existant brakes when finally stopped rear brakes were...
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    63 mercury 500 control box issue

    so when i put it into forward one i start to throttle up its smooth then it gets tougher more force to get it wide open so my question is should it be smooth and the same the whole way or get tougher i have had to work on the carbs so maybe linkage adjustment but on the water it runs fine no...
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    stabilizer question

    so i took my 58 starcraft fiberglass runabout out today and i notice a bayliner inboard/outboard next to me running the same speed. his boat is riding much smoother say a cadillac to a model t so my question is does a say hydrofoil smooth out the ride seems like when im going faster the boat...
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    distributing weight on boat

    so i am trying to figure out how to put two batteries in my 14 ft starcraft because i have three good batteries in the garage why not put two in the boat. Storage on this boat is well very little ive got a rubermaid tote under the bow which doesnt hold enough with the bench seat cant put...
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    contol box parts old merc

    So I have a 63 merc 500 the control box is all white there is a little spring activated button betwen the fast idle lever and the control box well the plastic button broke and the idle lever walks now can I get that piece or have to rig something up
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    need info on seaview 800 fishfinder

    i bought it used for 20 bucks powered it up and it works guy thinks he has the transducer but if he does its a thru hull which i dont want to deal with every search i do i come up with nothing i think it was made by lowrance and can get a transom mount skimmer transducer what do you guys think...
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    adult life vests

    ok so there are a wide variety of life vests out there i personally have never wore one i just purchased my first boat last summer but i did get my 4 yr old daughter one actually 2 the nylon one was to bulky uncomfortable while sitting in the boat so i bought her a nice neoprene one. So for me...
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    where to exit bilge pump fitting

    so im going to install a bilge pump but where to put the exit as you can see in the pic the little black hole just beside the outboard is a little drain area for what i dont know but what i do know is if i get a decent wave from the back i definately get water in but it doesnt get in the boat...
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    replaceing steering cable and installing some kind of step

    so my steering cable is needing replaced pretty nasty looking but not sure if this is a certain cable i have to get or if something else is needed also looking for ideas for some kind of step to get into boat if in the water to hard to boost my daughter up while in water and myself climbing in...
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