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    Best place to buy NEW Merc lower unit.....

    Might be a dumb question, but I am thinking I am going to replace my lower unit with a brand new one. This site seems cheaper than other places I have checked. Is iboats my best place? Oppinions? Its a 2001 Merc 250 EFI with a 30" lower. fyi - the lower scag is broke off, and the horizontal...
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    2001 250 EFI Lower Unit Removal - no need for fwd gear??

    I know I know - I need to buy a manual, and I do intend to.....lol. I decided to pull my lower unit before winter storage, so I put the controls in fwd then dropped the unit. But for the life of me I can't understand why the unit has to be in fwd to drop the unit. There is a union with a...
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    Bought 2001 Wellcraft - where can I get an owners manual??

    Bought 2001 Wellcraft 22 Walkaround today!! Do you guys know where I can get an owners manual?? Thanks so much!
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    1992 Evinrude 48SPL Voltage ok??

    I just bought the boat less than a year ago and I pay close attn to details. I "think" my voltage gage was ALWAYS at 13 or a tad over at all conditions for the first 6 trips out or so. Now lately, the voltage changes from 12v or a tad under at idle with lights on to 15v at WOT with no lights...
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    48 SPL, hyd assist trim broke

    Hi again guys! I went to tilt my motor (manual tilt) when I pulled the lever, SNAP!! So now the little plastic housing that connects the cable to the ball on the lever is broke. I was able to get a screw driver in there and pull the cable up and get the trim to where I think it should be...
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    Water Pump Replacement.....

    Hi All, Getting my new (1992 - new to me) pontoon summer ready! Replaced the water pump over the weekend. 1994 Evinrude 48hpSPL. I used a OEM manual but it said to use gasket sealer. I didnt have gasket sealer and I sure dont remember using it on my i/o's years ago. I used tripleguard...
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    1992 Evinrude 48 SPL - XD50? QS PremPlus?

    Hi all, I apologize as I am sure this horse may have been beat before but I am confused!! I just bought a boat with a 1992 48hp Evinrude Special. I have to premix oil/gas. OK, so we are on the same page, I like spending a few extra bucks to do things right, use good parts, good oil etc...
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    1987 Evinrude 275/Johnson 300 carb jet questions.....

    I am posting this for a friend and I will send him the link - any thoughts are welcomed! Thanks so much!! I have a stock 1987 J300PLCUR and a stock 1985 E275TXCO on my 25? Cougar. The 300 is running rich. It has a sooty exhaust and black smoke on the prop. The 300?s carburetor is a...
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    1994 Evinrude 48hp Starter issue??

    Hi, I just pruchased a boat with a 1994 Evinrude 48hp. It seems to run great but about 25% of the time when I go to start the boat, I just get a spin, like a starter spinning but it is not engaging the flywheel and turning the engine. I let off the key and most of the time it engages the 2nd...
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    Piston Swap w/o splitting block???

    Hi, I bought a project boat and the old owner had installed a rebuilt engine on it before I bought it. It wouldnt run right so after troubleshooting, I found it has 1 port and 1 starboard pistons swapped. The engine is rebuilt w/zero hours. Can I remove the connecting rod bolts thru the slots...
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