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    2006 75 hp etec system check gauge malfunction

    My system check gauge is part of the tachometer. While test riding the boat at moderate to high speeds and rpm, all of the red lights lit up and would beep for about 1 second and then would go back to normal. This happened about 8 out of ten times of me changing engine speed/rpm. At slow/no wake...
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    2006 etec 75 hp blows fuses

    I just bought a boat with a 2006 etec 75 hp. The previous owner took it to a boat mechanic because it was blowing a fuse. the mechanic said it needs a new computer for $1300. anything I can do to check this out for myself? Is it worth fixing? Is it a common issue with this motor?
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    gas can on boat

    Does anyone know if it is legal in new jersey to have a portable plastic fuel can from home depot on a center console boat? I have a 9 gallon above deck moeller tank but want to carry a few extra gallons.
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    cleat install on 1979 15" whaler sport

    I want to add 4 cleats to my stock 15'3" boston whaler center console. The problem is there is no way to access the inside of the hull to bolt them through with large washers. Any ideas on a way to mount them? I don't know if there is any wood to screw to in the locations I'm looking to mount them.
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    1979 whaler 15' 3" centerconsole fasteners stripped

    I have a whaler that has the stainless steel railing around it. The screws don't grab anymore. I'm assuming there is wood behind the fiberglass that is rotten. Any chemical, anchor or technique to make the screws hold tight?
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    79 whaler rub rail question

    I have a 1979 boston whaler 15'3" center console that has a bad rub rail. It appears to be riveted on. A lot of the rivets are pulled out. How can I fix it? Is it riveted to wood or fiberglass?
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    1995 1850 vs 1999 1800 anniversay addition hyra sport boat

    I looked at these two boats today. The 95 is $5500 and the other is $6500. The 1850 has a 130 rude the 1800 has a 115 ocean pro johnson. Any info on these boats? Are they wooden stringers and transom? Are these priced right. They are both in decent shape with trailers.
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    Which boat should I buy

    Craigslist has a Sea master, wellcraft, sunbird, seapro, aquasport, angler, sea striper, and wahoo. All from 1990-1998. All with similar motors between 90-140 hp. All around $5-$6 thousand. All center consoles 17.5-19 feet. Which one should I look at? I like to go in the great bay and mullica...
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    how to make my 69 starcraft safe

    I like the boat but it has nothing to keep it from sinking. No foam. I'm worried about having to pay a salvage company to remove it from the water if it sinks.
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    1988 17.6' proline center console

    I'm looking to buy it. Is there any issues I need to look for? Common problems? Thanks
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    Should I fix it?

    Should I rebuild a 1987 90hp johnson? What will it cost me in parts? It currently runs but has some aluminum transfer to cylinder wall in cylinder 3. And compression is off. How hard is it? I have tools and am pretty good at working on things.
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    1987 85 hp force any good

    I can get one for $500. They say it runs. I'm a johnson/evinrude guy that is tired of working on johnson/evinrude
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    Johnson 88

    There is a johnson vj88mslccc for sale. No controls, hasn't run in 4 years, from nj. What should I look for when I check it out? The guy wants $350 .
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    1987 1850 winner cc

    I can pick up one for $3500. Is it worth it? Has a 1988 115 yamaha on it. Do these boats have wood in them?
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    1980 85 rude water shoots out

    Is it normal for a solid stream of water to shoot out of the 3/4 inch holes directly under the lower cowl while idling ?
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    Can I rebuild it?

    I have a running j90tlcur 90hp 1987 johnson with a scuffed cylinder and low compression on that cylinder. How hard is it to rebuild myself? How much will it cost to do it myself? Is it worth doing? I'm pretty handy in the garage and have many tools.
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    1999 f50 yamaha any good?

    Any thing I need to look out for on a 1999 f50 outboard. I might be able to get one for $300.
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    scuffed cylinder question

    I have a 1987 90hp johnson J90tlcur. Was breaking up at full throttle on the river. Took it to a marine mechanic for a tune up. He said cylinder 3 is 90 psi and there is aluminum transfer to the cylinder wall and the piston is scuffed. Is there any easy way to fix this without a total rebuild...
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    90 hp johnson bucks at full throttle

    I have a j90tlcur 1987 90 hp johnson. At full throttle is bucks or breaks up like it's starving for fuel. Otherwise it starts easily and runs and accelerates good. I replaced the vro pump with pump #0438556. Engine compression is within tolerances. Do the carb floats need adjustment? I did...
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    what size prop should I get?

    I have a 1987 j90tlcur on a 1969 starcraft 16' open aluminum boat. The prop size that is on there is 13 3/4 x 15. The boat wildly accelerates and gets on plane in about 2 seconds. I have no tachometer or plans on getting one. What size prop should I put on so I don't over rev the engine and...
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