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    Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub

    I would recommend that when you test said prop, you have a good spare prop and the tools to change it over. Those kinds of hubs can fail at any moment, or not at all, and there is no on-the-water repair. The other recommendation is to make sure the prop housing cannot fall off into the water...
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    Starter grounding issue

    Gee, if in doubt, add a short battery cable from starter to frame. Mercury always mounts their starters in rubber, and therefore always have to have a cable from starter to frame.
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    Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub

    You could take it to a prop shop. They will install any hub you like.
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    1994 evinrude 140hp v4 cutting out at wot

    Could be fuel supply. Does the primer bulb go flat? You could run it on a portable tank and see if that helps.
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    Removing saltwater seized piston on Mariner 5hp

    Stick a brass drift thru the spark plug hole and give it a rap with a 4 pound hammer.
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    2001 9.9 2-stroke - water in gear oil

    Mark has suggested a possible leak around the propshaft. Pulling the bearing carrier is an ugly job. It might also signal a bad propshaft bearing. I would recommend the pressure test and see what is leaking.
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    Wellcraft transom reinforcement

    Gee That was not my experience. The only drawback that I see with PT lumber is that it is southern yellow pine (SYP), which is not real strong. So if you need PT lumber, engineer it properly, buy reputable lumber and make it happen. Alternatively, when I did an extension on my roof, the code...
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    Creating a twin inboard 17ft boat

    A 17 footer doesn't usually benefit greatly from the maneuvering of twins. You would have to replace the transom to allow two OD cutouts, IMO. Gee how about replacing your engine with a 4.3L V6 or even an SBC? The cutout is the same, but the motor mounts are a bit different, but comparing to...
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    2001 9.9 2-stroke - water in gear oil

    Do you have a gear lube pump? If so, you can easily make a pressure tester. If not, you need a gear lube pump, as it makes changing the gear lube much easier. To make the pressure tester, pull the hose off the gear lube pump, and attach it to a bicycle pump, or any other pump you have. You...
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    Wellcraft transom reinforcement

    Gee Matt, find better PT wood. I just bought 76 16 foot 5/4X6's for my deck. They were a lot straighter than I expected and nearly knot free.
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    Wellcraft transom reinforcement

    A lot of core in boats is balsa wood. When water contacts it for a while, even a short while, it turns to mush. Raw plywood will outlast it easily.
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    Wellcraft transom reinforcement

    Gee, I have never had any issues bonding poly resin to dry pressure treated lumber. I even used PT plywood for my last boat deck. Zero issues with the bond. The advantage is that when you screw the seats into the deck, thru the glass cloth, the PT plywood resists rot. Did you ever see what...
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    Wellcraft transom reinforcement

    Normally you need two layers of 3/4 plywood to fit the transom, a couple of gallons of poly resin, a few yards of medium mat and a few yards of medium weight fg cloth. You will also need some poly putty, acetone and maybe some gelcoat for filling in the cloth weave. As for tools, a grinder...
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    2001 Evinrude 150hp FICHT reverse isdue

    If that motor is like my '98, the shift rod goes thru a cover, with an oring seal. The cover can swell a bit binding up the shift rod, which moves down for reverse. Obviously, you need to drop the gearcase to see/repair this.
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    Help with aligning dual console windshield.

    On my '88 SeaRay bowrider, the hull tended to spread, causing the opposite of what you have.
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    Rub rail insert

    You may not find an exact replacement. The good news is that you can replace the entire thing with something similar. You need one as wide as the original and flexible. Some need special tools to bend. They usually come with SS screws and an insert. You may need to redrill to fit the new...
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    modify my boat trailer for a longer boat

    Can you bolt a couple of 2x6 timbers to the existing frame so they stick out the back and support the hull? I would be wary about extending the tongue as a failure there would be real bad.
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    Johnson PTT colors

    Some PTT units power a tilt gauge. That is likely the brown wire's function.
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    1969 85hp Starflite, ignition system change???

    Gee, reread post #6. Those cracks in the rotors are real hard to detect and come and go with heat.
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    97 90Hp Johnson trim tilt

    You might let the engine set in the up position for 30 min. You need to let the bubbles in the PTT fluid escape, before it can be refilled w/o air in the system.
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