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    Boat Show Boat

    OK, so I've really been looking for a little over a year for a new boat, I've had a couple glass boats and have decided on an aluminum. I looked for the next boat show and have been patiently waiting for it to get here. So this is the week. I decided on the Ranger RT 188. I was looking at this...
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    new problem

    OK folks, seems like I have one of those boats which require me to pay to fix something every couple of months. Just had the motor tuned up, carbs rebuilts and a bunch of other stuff, bottom line, boat runs good. Its a 1994 Javelin with a Evinrude 115. The problem now is that When I start it up...
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    new problem

    OK folks, seems like I have one of those boats which require me to pay to fix something every couple of months. Just had the motor tuned up, carbs rebuilts and a bunch of other stuff, bottom line, boat runs good. Its a 1994 Javelin with a Evinrude 115. The problem now is that When I start it up...
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    quick question

    I have an Evinrude 115. I just got it out of the mechanics garage, the mechanic told me the tachometer gauge isn't working but didn't elaborate any further. Is this/could this be an easy fix by replacing the gauge. I was told that no fuses appeared to be blown and no obvious signs of wiring...
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    New issue same problem

    Abbreviated Background. Winterized on full Tank. Pulled boat out a couple weeks ago, hardly any gas in tank. No signs of leak. Would get it to turn over, not stay running. Put in fresh gas, it started but wouldn't stay running, it did run longer than before I changed gas. It acts like it wants...
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    Engine won't turn over

    Here's my new dilemma, my 1994 Evinrude 115. Background. When winterizing I filled up the gas tank and added stabil, I removed the plugs and sprayed fogging oil in the motor, lowered and wrapped my lower unit (not needed, but precautionary). This weekend we got some nice weather. So after having...
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    Battery question

    To all and any: I'm in a situation where I think I need to replace the batteries in my boat. I have a 1994 Javelin with a 115 Evinrude. I'll need a starting battery and trolling batteries. I don't know what difference CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) mean. Any ideas as to what I need. I live in KY...
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    cold start

    Now that I've put the boat away for the winter (atleast for fishing) I've come to the time of year where I can make any repairs as necessary. I have a 1994 Evinrude 115. It's always been tough to start even in the dead of summer. I put new plugs (previous owner did anyway) and I've rebuilt the...
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    Sisson lures

    Looking on where I can find a specific Lee Sisson lure, unknown if it was manufactured when he was with bagley bait company or if it was done after he branched out on his own. If I'm correct it's a wooden crankbait and the color scheme is different from any other company at least from what I've...
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    any idea as to where this vacuum hose goes

    To all. I have a 1994 evinrude 115, I took the hood off to paint it and noticed I had a vacuum hose that had broke off some place. It's the top one in the middle that is right above the top carburetor. The end above the carb is still connected but the other end broke off somewhere. I would like...
  11. J

    in line fuel filter

    OK, I know it may be a rookie question, but where should I install an in-line fuel filter. Should it go between the tank and the bulb, or between the bulb and the engine. Here's my logic or lack of. If it's between the primer bulb and the engine, the filter can be there to catch any debris...
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    power surge or something

    I don't even know what to call what happened. Recently I rebuilt my carbs on the rude 115, it has worked great for the two or three times I took her out. It's still a little difficult to start, but one running was great. This past weekend after being on the water for about 8 hours and running it...
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    live well

    OK everyone, you've led me to rebuild my carbs, install a new trolling motor, now I would like to tackle my live well issue. Both from and rear live wells work great on the manual setting, however when I swith it to the auto setting they stop filling and won't come on. Any ideas as to what this...
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    successful carbs rebuilt

    I got pretty dang excited, first time ever working on an outboard engine or any kind of engine for that matter and I achieved my goal. Just wanted to say thanks for the many tips I got from you guys prior to taking on this endeavor. My 115 evinrude had trouble starting and eventually started and...
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    lower unit oil/general maintenance question

    I was just wondering, how often do I need to change the oil in my lower unit? Other questions I have, everytime I add gas to the tank I treat with sta-bil, is this really necessary everytime. Is there anything I should do to the outboard engine oil aside from keeping the tank filled? thanks
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    engine dies

    OK, so I went out yesterday to try and get a better understanding of what was happening so I could solict further advice from you all. Here's the skinny. Started fine after I primed the bulb. Ran fine, however I didn't run in longer than 20 min or so getting to my fishing hole. Same as...
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    carb cleaning

    Ok folks, here's what I'm faced with. My motor is a 1994 evinrude 115, it takes it a minute to start when going to the lake. It sat for about two years before I bought it. It does however start and run without fail (yet). The problem I'm having is that it will sometimes just die when I'm not...
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    Scared to foul this up, advice needed

    I'll try and break this down, it's not as difficult to say what's on my mind when I interpret myself, explaining to others adds a touch more complication. I will have a new 12v trolling motor, it will replace the current 12v trolling motor. The batteries are wired for 12v. I want to use the...
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    crappie fishing advice (needed)

    I live in central KY, the water temp is around 63-65 degrees, the outside temp is around 80, but will drop to high 60's. Don't know if any of that is important, what is important is that I want to take my boys aged 13 fishing for crappie, I figure they don't have the patience for bass fishing...
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    24v question

    I was initially going to place a 70lb trust trolling motor on my boat to replace teh 12v 45lb thrust that is on there. I took it out yesterday and the 45 that is on there trolls pretty well, however I still want to replace it with a new one, maybe upgrade to a 55 instead of the 70. My question...
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