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    Plywood floor overlay ?

    The floor on my boat has a couple of rivets that have pulled through the wood and is a little bit soft in areas. I am seeing if anyone has put marine grade plywood over the existing floor. I am thinking of purchasing the plywood and stainless screws but have some concerns about the two staying...
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    Looking for remanufactured mercury lower units

    I am looking for a place to purchase mercury outboard 4 stroke lower units. Does anyone have any good experience purchasing online?
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    1984 75 hp Mercury wont go past half throttle...

    I have rebuild the carbs twice and still have the same issue. Once I go above half throttle it starts to bog down. I have noticed at an idle I can see the gas and oil residue on the surface of the water. Today I covered the top carb air intake and then she went full throttle and now cant...
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    Quicksilver throttle button broke, replace control

    I have a Quicksilver 3000 and the throttle button is broken. After removing the button I can pull it in and out. Now I can't start my boat without the throttle. Is there a way to replace the button mechanism itself? I have pulled it off the console and opened up the back and that is where I...
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    Did Old Town make boats?

    I have been given a boat. It is 14' long and has cedar stripping. I have been told it is an Old Town but have had no luck searching for pics of this boat online. Did Old Town ever make boats and does anyone know how to track down this make an d model. I have searched high and low for the...
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    Ways to cover plywood floor besides carpet?

    I have a plywood floor on my boat. I am trying to find ways to cover the wood besides carpeting or rubber mats. Has anyone had any luck with stuff that represents the truck bed liner material? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you much in advance for your reply.
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    Where to find center console?

    I have a 1968 Starcraft 18 center console. Everything but the center console is in good shape. I have searched the net and I am having trouble finding a center console made of fiberglass for it. DOes anyone have any sites I can be directed to or even some good plans for making one out of wood...
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    Two Yamahas now, same problem

    I have a 1992 or so 115 and 150 yamaha motors. One starts to cut out and gain rpm when you are over 3700 rpm. I have removed and cleaned the carbs, checked and replaced spark plug wires but to no avail. The other seems to have a similar problem but it is fine until the motor runs for about 15...
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    1991 fm 141 tiller value help needed

    I have a chance to purchase a Sea Nymph 1991 fm 141, 9.9 Honda 4 stroke, with trailer. The motor needs to have the impeller replaced and the compression is perfect. Does anyone know a ballpark figure of the value so I can make an offer. I looked up the used value and got a price of about...
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