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    Swapping Pulley Steering to Cable Steering

    I have an 1970 Salem Skiff that has Pulley Steering. I would like to switch it to the cable steering. The engine I have is set up for cable steering so that will not be an issue. There are several place near me that have scrap boats that are selling parts. My question is will the steering cable...
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    Johnson 40 HP will not turn over

    I just purchased a 92 Johnson 40 HP VRO with Tracker Pro Series Controller. I hooked it all up but was getting an steady alarm. But the when I turned the Key the engine would spin. Today I figured out my Alarm issue. The wire harness that should plug into the Oil Pump was plugged into the plug...
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    Johnson 40 HP Alarm

    I recently purchased a 1992 Johnson 40 HP VRO with a Tracker Pro Series Control. As soon as I attach the battery the buzzer has a constant buzz. I have the oil attached and the main harness. There is plug on the engine for a Tach which is not attached. Also there is a red wire that comes form...
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    Replacing Impeller on Alpha 1 Gen II

    Re: Replacing Impeller on Alpha 1 Gen II Ok so hopefully this is my last question before I install the impeller. I was looking over the parts again today notices on the larger hole gasket that it has a glue strip on one side. So my question is, The the glue strip go against the Face Plate or...
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    Replacing Impeller on Alpha 1 Gen II

    Re: Replacing Impeller on Alpha 1 Gen II Ok I took a few snap shots of what I bought and a shot of the section in the directions I'm questioning. The date on the bottom is April 1994. I can scan the sheet tomorrow and attach it here.
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    Best way to remove and restore oxidation

    I have 2003 SeaRay SRX. The top part of the boat has faded and oxidized in the area that canvas top does not cover. Theres not a lot area, but its in plain site. So what are the best products and procedure to take care of this issue?
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    Replacing Impeller on Alpha 1 Gen II

    I need to replace the impeller on my 2003 Alpha 1 Gen II. There seems to be a good video on the Web on this I just wanted to know if this was correct or if the video is missing some steps, or if things can be done better. I did notice in the video that the person did not use the alignment pins...
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    Replacing Bilge Pump

    I have 2003 SeaRay 176 SRX with 3.0 Merc. The bilge pump as broken, does anyone know how I would go about replacing it. It is directly under the motor. It really tight, not sure if I can reach under there. I can believe that the engine would have to come out to get to it. Please feel free to...
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    Free Boating Magazines

    Hey all. Check out this link they have some free subscriptions and trial offers.<br /> http://www.discoverboating.com/magazines/index.asp
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    I moved before I got my Magazine Subscription

    I moved before I got my Free magazine Subscription. How do I go about getting it to my new address?
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    Should I replace the Power head

    I have an ‘89 Evinrude 88 spl. I melted the #3 piston on Fourth of July weekend. I went to a few Marina’s to see able getting it fixed. All said had to replace the power head, $2000.00 just to start plus any other parts needed but none of them looked at it just talked about it. There is no...
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    1988 Johnson 110 hp

    I just blew my 89 Evinrude 88 spl. Was offered a 1988 Johnson 110 installed for $1895.00 plus my old engine. It may have some kind of warrenty not sure. Is this a fare price? If not what should I offer or expect to pay? My boat max HP is 110 so this is not an issue. Thanks for any help.
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    Evirude Loss of Power

    Was out on the lake to and was running fine then lost power. I have an 89 Evinrude 88 spl. On the the way back to the dock it felt like it wanted to gain the power back. I started to pull the plug wires one at a time to check for stalling. Only on two of the wires would it stall. Its still...
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    Speedometer not working

    The speedometer stopped working on my 89 Sunbird 170 spl. When I bought the boat last summer I tested it at the marina and it didn't work. They did something and it work a few times after that then stopped. What ways can I test besides for electrial. I thought they used compressed air and...
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    Another overheating Evinrude

    Hey All,<br /> I have an '89 Evinrude 88spl, and like many others it overheats. At the end of the last season the overheat alarm started going off. I had the impeller and pump replace at the end of the season and wasn't able to test until the other day. After about 5 min the alarm still...
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    Why is steering wheel on right side?

    Why is the steering wheel on the right hand side of the boat? Ask a few dealers and they did't know. There has to be some reason for it. WHY? :confused:
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    zMAX motor treatment

    Saw on TV a commercial for zMAX engine treatment. Anyone use in an outboard or I/O. If so, any good? Recommended or not?
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    Car stereo in a boat

    Is it ok to install a car stereo w/6 disk cd changer in a boat? Is there a big difference?
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    Bottom Paint or No Bottom Paint

    I have an 1989 bowrider with chalkey bottom paint and it makes a mess when washing. I it use only in fresh water lake and trailer it, but may leave it in. A local marina told not to repaint, that the bottom paint polutes the water as it wears away. The bottom is a mess and it is easier and...
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