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    1993 40hp 4 cylinder 2 stroke ELPTO

    I just bought a boat with this motor and find very little about it, especially a service manual. I bought the boat for the boat, but it would be great if it turns out to be a good motor. Compression is 110-115, it starts and runs, but hasn't been in the tank yet. I expect the carbs to be a...
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    Thoughts on an Evinrude 28SPL

    I'm about to go look at a Duroboat with an Evinrude 28SPL. I think it's from the late 80s. It sat for 5 years or so, but the seller says he's had it all gone through, to the tune of $1300. I'll want to see that invoice of course. I would much prefer a not-so-ancient 4-stroke. Whaddaya think...
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    Long shaft vs short shaft

    I'm looking at buying a 12' Duroboat. I think the transom is 15", which puts in in short shaft territory, which is a hard used motor to find in my neighborhood. How bad would it be to run a long shaft? Would it be dangerous or just not perform as well? The boat seems to be rated for up to...
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    T-stat and gasket for old Nissan

    I have a 1992 NS9.9b and would like to have a spare thermostat on hand, along with the gasket. I can't find anything specific to this old motor, nor have the dealers I have talked to, including iBoats. I'm wondering if there are later model parts that would work. I think they built this basic...
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