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    Help with Tilt Lever in up position; can't figure how to release

    Intro; am not super-technical and dumber than my smart phone. I have a 1993 EV140 0B on a 20' Striper. In early August I took it to the shop for a 100 hr. service. This afternoon, in prep for taking it out for the first time since service, I wanted to run the engine in my driveway... 'cept I...
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    Officially back on the water after 20 years, only one opps.

    As of yesterday morning's purchase, and our maiden voyage this morning, I'm officially back on the water in my first boat; a hiatus of 20 years since boating with my dad. Attached is a picture of my 1993 205 Seaswirl Striper w/ the 140 Ev.OB - my new baby, my new mistress. The maiden trip with...
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    What is Outboard Abuse?

    New member here reading through lots of older threads. I came across one thread where JB (a Moderator) made the following comment that seemed to really stand out. He says he could go one for a page or two, and I'd love to hear what others would add to his list. I think this could be a great...
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    Ev. 1993 140 hp OB Mech. Insp. ?'s

    Hi. I'm a new member, hopefully buying a used boat this weekend. I made a post in the main forum looking for general O/B and Mechanical questions to ask during a professional inspection I have scheduled for this Thursday morning. At the suggestion of the moderator, I am posting here looking for...
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    New Member Intro & Hopeful boat owner seeks insp. advice

    I found iboats forums while researching a boat purchase I will hopefully be making this weekend. To say that finding this forum is like finding a goldmine is an UNDERSTATEMENT!! I am so impressed by the amount of helpful replies that threads here get. I hope some of you may be willing to bestow...
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