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    61 Johnson 40 - help needed with wiring harness.

    My son-in-law just picked up this motor. It has a harness with four wires - 2 black; 1light brown, and 1 off-white. We're guessing white and 1 black for starter solenoid and brown and 1 black for "kill switch". Can anyone confirm this as we don't want to risk shorting something out by the...
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    1988 4.3LX NO power under load - Problem Solved

    I'm posting this in the hope it may help someone with a similar problem. Engine at first was intermittently losing power while cruising. I suspected fuel problems so replaced fuel and filters, but problem got worse to the point that, while it would run fine in neutral, as soon as any load was...
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    1988 4.3 LX intermittent power loss

    Well, I finally get to start a "what's going on with my engine" thread:( 4.3LX S/N OC 323999 - 4 bbl carb - alpha 1 - Thunderbolt IV New problem, just showed up last two times out. Starts fine, and everything is normal until after 10 minutes or so at cruising speed (3,500 rpm ) then it...
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    How do I insert a link in a post?

    Is there an "easy" way to insert a link into a post? I've been typing mine in and it's a pain - some of them go on, and on...-/_\&%=. :(
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    Power steering hiccup - boat's revenge?

    Last voyage of the season and the boat ( see signature ) has to remind me that it is old :( Took it to the marina for winterizing and its long winter sleep, but as I backed out from my dock I found I had no power steering. I stopped to check fluid and belt - both ok - so figured it was because...
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    The pop-up ads are growing!

    I use a small screen wireless device to access the forums. The pop-up ads used to take about 30% of the screen. Starting today they've grown to 50% :eek: I can hardly see the threads anymore! Is this something controllable?
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    Why are the forum viewing numbers way down?

    Is it just my imagination or are the viewing numbers way down since the "blackout"? Used to be a couple of the forums had viewing numbers in the 150 to 225 range but now they are around 50 or so. Maybe some folks can't get past the new security system?
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    Do smaller I/O fiberglass boats have flotation foam?

    This may be a naive question but I have never owned a fiberglass boat before now. I see many references in threads to flotation foam but I don't see where it would be in my 20' Cuddy for example. The engine compartment is full width and transom is fully accessible. In front of that is the gas...
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    Do all these problem threads worry you?

    I bought my first boat last year. It was 24 years old but in great shape. One owner and marina maintained - even knew the owner! I was happy - no problems with the boat and enjoying my first full season this year. Then I started reading the threads in this forum and see all the problems that can...
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    Water in cylinders - How?

    Buddy of mine at next dock along came in from a run on the lake at idle speed. Said the engine was overheating. He shut it down and came back a few hours later to find that now it wouldn't crank. After checking usual electrical connections he removed one plug and saw water in the cylinder. He...
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    Trolling motors - gas or electric for my situation?

    My dock is approx. 100 yards up a shallow, muddy channel. Using my I/O churns up lots of mud and, for a short distance, requires the drive to be raised into the trailor position ( very bad - I know:( ) While participating in another thread it was suggested that I use a trolling motor. My boat...
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    Rubber window trim shrinking.

    My 25 year old Cadorette Cuddy cabin cruiser has aluminum trim around the windows with a black rubber insert ( I guess it hides the screws?). This rubber has shrunk leaving 1" gaps at the ends which a previous owner filled in with caulk. Looks really bad! I read somewhere that rubber trim can...
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    Cadorette 200 capacity?

    Hi. I have recently acquired a Cadorette Holiday 200 Cuddy fitted with a Merc 205hp stern drive and cannot find the Capacity Plate. The boat has seating for at least 6 people. If anyone has this model could you please advise load capacity ( # of people/gross lbs ). Thanks.
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