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    Wet foam?

    I just purchased a Mako 215 with a 200 hp Evinrude Ocean runner. Motor runs well and the boat has 308 hours on it. Motor has unknown hours. The inboard fuel tank is bad and the foam is wet under the floor. I am going to run a remote tank this year and replace floor tank this winter. The big...
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    Looking for spec info on a boat.

    I have what is called a 20 foot Eastporter. It is fiberglass and the registration says it is a 1986. I have no VIN plate or rating plate info plate on it anywhere. Does anyone know where this boat was made or have any specific info for HP rating and weight rating? Thanks, AL
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    looking for a power tilt and trim?

    I have a 1987 Johnson J50BELCUD 50hp VRO. I would really like power tilt and trim. The boat the motor came off from didnt have the wiring set up for it or controls for it. What do i need to accomplish this. I have found a couple used ones but do not know what to cross reference them with from...
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    50 hp enough?

    I have a 20 foot Eastporter. I currently have a 50 hp Johnson on it. For a 20 foot boat it is not terribly heavy. I have however built a center console and will have a live well and fishing gear etc on it. I was looking for a 70 to 90 hp motor but this one popped up and was in pretty good shape...
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    key switch wiring diagram?

    I just installed my key switch into the center console. I took pictures of the wiring but have to assume I did somthing wrong. the motor starts runs primes etc but will not shut off. I have to pull the fuel line to make it stop. So if anyone has a color code diagram for a 1987 50hp Johnson VRO...
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    1987 Johnson 50hp fuel soleniod?

    This is a new to me motor. I had it running for an hour or so. Appeared to be fine. I put a new battery in and would start but only idle for about 10 seconds. I checked compression this morning as well both cyl at 120 to 125 psi. I can hear the soleniod click pushing the key in and if I turn it...
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    Steering suggestion.

    I am working on this Eastporter for next year's striper season. I am going to power with a 1985 to 2010 ish 75 to 115 hp. I am new to boats but a pretty good mechanic. If I buy a wheel and mechanism what should I get? I am guessing a rack system? I am confused about what cables work with what...
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    40hp 4 stroke bottom end question?

    I can't figure out why they this motor will not go into forward. I have had it apart three times but nothing Is jumping out at me. So I want to replace the bottom gearbox. My question is what other bottom end model/s fit this 2010 40hp 4 stroke?
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    lost forward in 2012 40hp 4stroke!

    I just bought the motor and it works reverse just fine. Forward the prop turns but if you were to put your hand on it it would not break the skin. I am familiar with old johnson/evinrude outboard but nothing this new. Do these have clutch dogs like older style engines? What else could it be? I...
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