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  1. robeffy

    What age of i/o style boat should I not consider buying?

    Hi, I am considering buying a I/O style boat, 18-20 ft long, and while there are lots for sale, many were built in the 1980's or 1990's. So, I wonder, are parts available for the drives? Are they so worn that I am buying nothing but trouble? I am fairly sure I could get into problems transom...
  2. robeffy

    1970 Sears 4 hp - worth repairing?

    Hi, I was given a Sears ( Eska ) 4 hp outboard, model No 217-58580. Its complete, but did not run. I was told it poured gasoline out, after being "put back together". First thing I checked was compression, which is 55 psi. Seems pretty bad. Next, I did some disassembly and bought a new...
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