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    tachometer on Evvy

    The tach on my '92 120hp evvy is acting up: it sometimes works (usually at lower rpm) and jumps around alot. Any suggestions? I disconnected the VRO; would this affect the tach?<br /><br />Also, how can you tell the difference between a "four stroke" and a "two stroke"? What is my evvy?<br...
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    '92 Evinrude 120 idle

    What rpm should this engine be idling at? Also, where is the idle adjustment/what's it look like?
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    '91 120 evvie - tach vs VRO

    I disconnected the VRO on my engine and separated the 4-wire plug from the VRO to the console. Now, my tach jumps all over the place: pegs itself, drops to zero and in a few minutes works fine. Then it repeats the whole process. Am I dealing with a problem because of the disconnection of the...
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    Key West 1900CC gas tank question...

    Where do I access the fuel line and the fuel gauge sending unit on this boat's tank? Am having problems with both the gauge (replaced it with new) and motor smoking (VRO system on this one) and want to replace fuel lines and sending unit.<br /><br />Thanks for advice,<br />baggywinkles
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    Key West 1900CC gas tank question...

    Where do I access the fuel line and the fuel gauge sending unit on this boat's tank? Am having problems with both the gauge (replaced it with new) and motor smoking (VRO system on this one) and want to replace fuel lines and sending unit.<br /><br />Thanks for advice,<br />baggywinkles
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    '90 V4 120hp

    just spent $1700 to have this puppy rebuilt, and now am dealing with another prob: Fires right up, but runs rough for a few seconds, coughs once and belches a blue cloud, then revs into hyperspace. Do you think some Beano might help???<br /><br />Could this be a fuel line prob? And what the...
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    mercruiser 4.70

    Am looking at buying a boat that was partially submerged (with the switch hot). The merc I/O obviously needs at least major electronic/electrical overhaul. Any ideas on the cost of this for the USA East Coast?<br /><br />Also, the stern drive leaked and the marina was not able to pull it loose...
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    Henry O boats

    Any comments on the Henry O, 22' circa 1990 would be appreciated. Good boat? Bad boat? etc...<br />jimmy
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    "Black Max" reliability??

    Just ned a few professional opinions, please. Assuming a 1982 "Black Max" has had average care (or maybe a little less than average) are they generally a reliable motor? Is there anything quirky about them that would cause you to stay away from buying one?<br />thanks,<br />jimmy
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    need inexpensive older boat and advice

    I have about 4 thousand dollars to buy a used boat, motor and trailer in Florida. I'll be using it to fish off the coast near Fort Myers on Florida's west coast. I hope to find something in the 18-22' range. <br /><br />Will some experienced soul please give me advice on a good boat and motor...
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    WANTED: trailer for Hurley

    Does anyone know where I can get a trailer for a twin-keeled Hurley-20 on the East Coast?<br />Thanks<br />baggywinkles
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    sailing alone

    Would some of you please give me good recommendations as to a suitable small boat to buy (used) to sail from Sarasota to Key West and around the islands. I'll be sailing alone. Nothing over 22" please. <br /><br />And, would you mind commenting on these two boats suitability (if you have...
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