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    Just picked up a 2007 AZ259 Volvo 8.1

    We just picked up a freshwater used/ trailer stored 259. Its really a beautiful and well thought out boat. Some questions I have already: 1.Where is the power inverter located? Looked everywhere.. 120v power does not currently work. 2. It has a noticeable lean Starboard sitting and on plane...
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    Happy wife. And a shotgun boat purchase

    The admiral (and my 7 year old Autistic kid) will not set foot on my Grady White. It's "too fishy, smoky, not comfortable" . We also had an unfortunate experience on it involving a summer storm and us *almost* outrunning a bad storm. Calling gps coordinates to CG is serious pucker factor...
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    Winter is coming.

    1994 140 looper 1984 150 crossflow Hit 27* F last night. Haven't winterized yet. Motors are tilted all the way down. Merc rates their outboards to be used below freeze as long as when stored is all the way down. Never heard of a min temp for OMC. Your thoughts?
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    Need prop help. 1999 Yamaha F50 on Maxum 1700 XR (16 foot actual)

    The New to me boat is a 1998 Maxum 1700XR bow rider with a 88" (7'4") beam. Empty hull weight is around 1250. It is slow to plane and doesn't carry the bow very well. I'm looking for advice on what type and pitch of prop I should be looking into testing. I removed the powertech 4 blade Scb4...
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    Minimum horsepower question

    I just bought a Bayliner 17 foot Capri 1998 with a blown motor. I'm planning on installing a properly running and freshly tuned up 50 horse Yamaha 4 stroke. I also plan on using a 17 pitch 4 blade stainless propeller. I only plan on using it for cruising and fishing purposes. It does not have...
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    86 Suzuki 200 will not plane out

    I have a beautiful 200 that will not run properly. The carbs are clean, fuel has good pressure, strong spark ect. Is there a fail safe for the oil system that will kill the motor? I run premix. or an ignition cut for something else? I'm completely lost
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    buying a skiff.. need opinons

    I have a 2000 50 hp yamaha 4 stroke that i plan on mounting on a hull that will run in the high 20's low 30's it must be at least 17 foot.. here are my options.. any of you have an opinion on these manufactures? http://www.carolinaskiff.com/ http://www.triumphboats.com/...
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    1993 20 hp omc timing number

    the timing is currently 28 degrees....I'm under the understanding that 18-19 is correct but i completely ran out of threads... is 28 correct? I understand the procedure so i really only need the correct timing.... any help is more then appreciated
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    99 f50 yamaha controls

    I need to buy controls for my f50 ... what are my options? The dealer wants $450+.. can i use controls for older 2 strokes? i currently have the wire harness and key so i only need shifting/ throttle control..
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    F50 tlrx 1999 Yamaha rattle in lower

    I just bought a F50 and it has a rattle while in gear on the stand at idle with no load. There is no noise in neutral. I drained the lower unit oil and about 3/4 pint of clean oil came out, no metal shavings were visible or were found on the magnetic plug. The noise is pretty audible, kinda...
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    Need knowledgeable OMC gearcase help

    I have a late 70's 25 hp tiller and am in the process of a complete rebuild... I'm 90% done but while i was replacing the WP the drive shaft slid out there are no clips or pins that hold it in so i doubt it sliding out hurt anything.. i slid it back in and it spins fine but now it makes a gear...
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    New owner of 161 FM SC

    I just picked up this deal, looks to be a good fishen platform and a good candidate for my 4 Stroke 04 Yamaha 25hp tiller.. Ill be removing the side console and the large cooler seat to both lighten it up and to free up some fishing room. I'm debating weather i want to remove the rod storage...
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    1765 or 1780

    Now, a day before i was going to leave a deposit on my 1765 I'm having second thoughts on if I should just buy the 1780. Let me get you up to speed Just before i sold my 16 foot Glasstron-Carlson CV-16 I mounted a 04 Yamaha 25 hp 20" 4 stroke tiller on it and went for a test ride. If memory...
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    2002 yam 25 hp 4 stroke tiller.. vibration

    I know based on 4 stroke engine harmonics it should it vibrate alot more then a 2stroke but should it be excessive? lets say 2 x as much as a 2stroke?
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    heh no one else on here has a stream?

    I bought another one last season.
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    how hard is it to find suzuki controls>??

    i need v6 suzuki controls. i broke mine and i have a vacation next week i need to find a set asap where can i look ? ebay has none
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    15 rage converting to outboard

    let me start with fact that mechanically ill have no problem doing any and all modifications needed to complete the conversion . the hull im looking to buy has no power, the jet tunnel has been closed up and it will float and operate with a 9.9 hp motor. the owner told me the upper "transom"...
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    will a 35 hp powerhead fit on a 48hp mid? OMC

    I have a 81 35 hp PH and a 8748 hp complete motor with low compression. # 1 Will the powerheads interchange? # 2 Are the bore sizes the same? # 3 Will the 48 hp front half fit the 35 hp block? if not what OMC 2 cyl powerheads fit what and interchange with what
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    New to me 175 OMC fuel problems

    I have a 85 VRO 175 Crossflow on my Proline W/A. The first time i started it the thermostats were both clogged so i removed them. I have replacements on the way. Temp problem fixed. Next problem was it just idled like **** and had no power. I then pulled the carbs and did a through cleaning...
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    Need a place to store 20' boat in nj

    I need a place in Barnegat to store my 20' Proline W/A Id prefer it to have a ramp or be near a free or cheep one. i need the location for the next 2 months.... if all works out the stay will be longer if you allow. The boat is in good shape and I'm a very respectable and conscientious person...
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