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    How To Flip a boat

    Hey Guys.<br /><br />I've decided that I'm going to paint my boat this winter.The boat has been previously painted with what I think is marine enamel. I plan on painting it with a two part paint.How ever my question is. How do I go about turning the boat over to do this. Its a 1970's TriHull,so...
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    2003 Evinrude 90. Will I Void my Warranty If.....

    Hi All.Just a quick question. I just recently bought a new engine for my boat. Its coming up on its 10 maintenance. Will I void the warranty if I do this my self? I seem to be having a problem with the dealer I bought it from. I'm beginning to not trust them, besides I'm a mechanice by...
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    45 MPH

    Just wanted to share my joy with you guys.Bought a new outboard motor for my boat.Replace a 1966 Merc 65 with a 2003 Johnson 90. What an unbelieveable difference. Boat now does 45 MPH, and has an incrediable holeshot. I'm just loving it. Its kind of funny to see a Tri Hull Boat going that fast...
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    2002 Evinrude 90

    Hey all just want some opinions on a 2002 90 hp Evinrude. The local dealer has a used one with 200 hrs on it. I'm considering buying it as my motor went on permanent vacation on the weekend,is there anything I should know about these motors.Have they been any major issues. How many hours on that...
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    2002 Evinrude

    Hey all just want some opinions on a 2002 90 hp Evinrude. The local dealer has a used one with 200 hrs on it. I'm considering buying it as my motor went on permanent vacation on the weekend,is there anything I should know about these motors.Have they been any major issues. How many hours on that...
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    2002 Evinrude

    Hey all just want some opinions on a 2002 90 hp Evinrude. The local dealer has a used one with 200 hrs on it. I'm considering buying it as my motor went on permanent vacation on the weekend,is there anything I should know about these motors.Have they been any major issues. How many hours on that...
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    Spun prop or striped gears

    Hey All<br /><br />Just as you start to gain confidence in your motor, S*&% happens!!! 1966 650 Merc<br /><br />Had myboat out onthe weekend ( Family camping trip)finally convinced my skeptical wife that the motor wasworking great(and it had been) SO we all went fishing the motor worked...
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    How much does my outboard engine weigh.

    Hey Guys/Gals<br /><br />Since you alway seem to have the answers I thought I'd ask you this. Where can I find the weight of my 1965 650 merc. i've searched all over the web and cannot find anything, any input would be great
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    How Much Hp

    Hey Guy/Gals<br /><br />I have a older 17' Sangster Tri Hull Boat. I can't find a rating plate on it anywhere, so I'm puzzled on how largeof an engine I can safely bolt to the back of it. I currently have a 1965 Merc 650 which seems a little small for the boat, I'm thinking that some thing in...
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    Lower Unit Swap

    I'm considering swaping out the lower unit on my 1966 650 Merc 4 Cyl. Current unit grinds when put into gear. My Buddy has a spare lower unit for his 1975 85 hp 4 cylinder that he's offered to me. will this work?? any input will be great.
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    In Board Or OutBoard Pro/ cons

    Beginning to shop for a new boat. Loking for a suitable boat for a family of four plus dog.I haven't decided if I want to go for a out board engine or in board.Any suggestions. What are the pros and cons of each??? I currently have a 17' Sangster Tri Hull Bowrider ( 1970's) pushed along by a...
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    Can't figure out if my engine is charging the Battery

    I have a 1966 650 Merc. Took it out for the first time this season recently. Battery was low on charge of course. So I boosted it from my truck battery and got the engine running. Ran the boat around the lake for a few hours. Decided to check charging circuit in my yard to find the battery was...
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