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Sep 1, 2010, Ranger R77 with 125 h.p.- 17'

Can't get boat to run on pad. Is my motor set at the wrong heigth in relation to the bottom of the boat or what? Should this model run on the pad?

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Sep 1, 2010, 1950's skeeter boat

I need info. in restoring a 1950's skeeter boat. Where can I get some info.

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Sep 1, 2010, trim button

i have a 135 hp mercruiser. the trim down works fine, but i cant get the trim up to work. can anyone tell me what to do...tk

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Sep 1, 2010, 1986 sportcraft

boat runs for 2 to3 min. and then acts like its out of gas . i have changed the distrib its electronic, new coil cheked out fuel pump took out the check

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Sep 1, 2010, Geneviève 33 metre Dutch Luxemotor barge

Geneviève is an authentic 33 metre Dutch Luxemotor barge, built in 1927 and converted in 2001 into a luxury live aboard and cruising barge with four bedrooms,

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Aug 26, 2010, From fishing boats to fish finders and sailboats, everything top author

From fishing boats and all about all types of boats, marine electrics and practical boating advice. All you need to know is here by best selling boat book author John C Payne.

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Aug 26, 2010, annapolis yacht charter| Great sailing take annapolis yacht charter

Take an annapolis yacht charter and enjoy some great sailing. So many places to sail and so little time

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Aug 26, 2010, yacht charter miami|Great sailing take a yacht charter miami down to the keys

The best yacht charter Miami is deciding where in paradise you want to sail to. So many places to sail and so little time

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Aug 26, 2010, Volco surges in idle

Just had engine rebuilt on 2004 Four Winns with a 5.7 GXI Volvo-Penta. Now during idle speed the engine surges. When I removedthe flame arrestor, I

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Aug 26, 2010, need help

I have a 50hp mercury 500 outboard idk the year of the motor gonna guess early 90's but i took it out yesterday and i couldnt get it to go full throttle

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Aug 26, 2010, idle problems

1971 omc with 225 v6. will run good above 1800 rpms but dies when I try to idle it dow

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Aug 24, 2010, 1989 Sea Ray 19 ft

Were out with the family over the weekend, running up river, nice day... All the sudden we heard a noise coming from the engine compartment. We shut it

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Aug 24, 2010, looking for boat parts for Lund 20ft infisherman

trying to replace my starboard and port dashboard on a 2001 20ft infisherman lund. any ideas where i can go i tried e-bay with no luck. Thanks

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Aug 24, 2010, 1987 SEASWIRL TAHOE Electrical Diagram wanted

I NEED AN ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FOR MY NEW 1987 SEASWIRL TAHOE. I HAVE NO LIGHTS, RADIO ETC. AND THE WIRING IS A MESS. THANK YOU

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Aug 23, 2010, 2005 Mercury 6Cyl. 175Hp

My bayliner have no problem 'till now. Now, if the engine is cold, is very hard to start, don't hold idle until the temperature not reach the normal

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Aug 23, 2010, no start on 91 dixie bowrider

91 dixie bowrider i put a new deep cycle and a new starting battery in and all the lights, pumps and my blower works but when i turn the key all i get

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Aug 23, 2010, Flatspot

I have a 7.4 EFI merc cruiser 1996 replaced tcp ignition module motor map module plugs and wires cap rotor. motor idles properly but when i accelerate

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Aug 23, 2010, 1999 7.4L Mercruiser with Vapor Lock problem

Hello, I have a 1999 Chapparal with a 7.4L MPI engine. My engine has only 135 hrs since I do not feel compfortable taking the boat out very often. When

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Aug 23, 2010, glastron gs249 volvo penta 5.0

I have a glastron gs249 volvo penta 5.0 with 220 hp and a carb on it ,,it starts great and idles great and running slow it is great but i can slowly

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Aug 23, 2010, Outside air vents for 1990 Thompson Daytona 270 boat

Can someone inform me on how the outside air vents are supposed to be facing on a 1990 Thompson Daytona 270 boat? Thanks

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Aug 23, 2010, 1992 mariner 150HP

i have a 1992 mariner 150 hp outboard, i don't know alot about boats, im a new owner. heres the story i got about this motor. it had a dead number 4 cyclinder,

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Aug 23, 2010, Mercruiser tachometer

tach frequently buries itself or shows rpm far above actual engine speed. returns to correct reading after hitting a wave or a change in the trim - usually

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Aug 23, 2010, shifting from neutral to reverse

I have a 1986 Renken 2.5 litre with an OMC outdrive. When I shift from neutral to reverse, if you go to slow it will stall. I have now got used to

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Aug 23, 2010, 2001 yr. 225 mercury optimax 2 stroke motor

i posted an article about hard to get on plane with a tr 21 triton and this motor also additional comments i forgot about at the time is when i load this

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Aug 16, 2010, volvo penta 5.0 holding back from 3/4 to full throttle

i have a glastron gs249 with a volvo penta 5.0 220hp and a carb. starts great and idles great but but when i hit it up to get on plain if i go slow

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Aug 16, 2010, 1995 Lund Tournament V, Livewell Pumps

My Lund has the pumps for the two livewells up by my feet, in the center of the boat. { 10 feet from the transom pick-up ports}. Pumps were replaced last

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Aug 16, 2010, 4.3 L not reaching max rpm and uses ecessive gas

1989 4.3L will not reach full rpm and now burns about 12.5 gph after new prop installed same prop as old

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Aug 16, 2010, Hard starting 4.3

I have a 93 4.3lx with low hours all in excellent condition. Everything ran fine one week. Push(engage) the throttle and it cranked right over. Boat was

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Aug 16, 2010, won,t go into reverse when

i put it in reverse the motor comes out of the water 1989 bayliner volvo engine when i put it in forword it,s fine please hel

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Aug 16, 2010, hard to get on plane

try to come out of hole n takes a while prop starts blowing air n i have to let off for it to catch water n start again i have a 2001 tr21 triton with

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Aug 16, 2010, motor wont shut down

my 1990 200hp johnson outboard won't shutdown anyone have any ideas we tried everythin

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Aug 16, 2010, starting problems

not getting spark! then it rain while the cover was off and filled up with water. now the bilge pump or blower wont turn on. i shop vaced all the water

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Aug 16, 2010, 2004 Evinrude 75hp E/TEC hand tillar

Had some hose deterioration,changed hoses and replaced filters. Bought new 12 gal plastic tank, missed at all speeds ,took to dealer they said air in system.

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Aug 16, 2010, 1984 searay seville 140 hp 3.0L 4 cyl.

I need tune up specifications. I don't have manual and have so far been told three different spark plugs and three real varying gaps. Boat back fires and

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Aug 16, 2010, lifting boat motor

how can i raise a motor if the trim motor and the manual switch does not work please help

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Aug 16, 2010, wiring

Blowing fuses and pumps don't work. How do I get to the bottom of the problem

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Aug 16, 2010, 115 hp Suzuki DT outboard motor Problem

I have a 1991 115 hp Suzuki DT outboard motor . At start up ,it takes 15 to 20 second for the water comes out of the pee hole.Once the water comes out

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Aug 16, 2010, My throttle is not shifting smoothly

My throttle is fighting me when I try to shift from forward to reverse, from reverse to forward, and from and gear to neutral? what is making this so difficult

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Aug 16, 2010, high speeds it gets slugesh and dies

ive got a 79 tahiti with 454 big block . now my problem ia when i get up to speed my boatmotor starts to die like bogs down its like my carborator is cloged

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Aug 16, 2010, 1990 SUNBIRD -STINGER BOAT.

I AM TRYING TO FIND THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS BOAT. ANY HELP YO CAN GIVE WOULD BE GREATLY APRECIATED THANKS. ( bawbo44@yahoo.com )I BOUGHT THIS BOAT,

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Aug 16, 2010, SPORTSCRAFT CUDDY CABIN NOT DRAINING

My cuddy cabin to my 2008 25 foot sportscraft has wateron the floor and I can't figure out how to drain it, any suggestions?

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Aug 16, 2010, crazy boat battery problem

sunday I took the boat to the lake boat ran fine for about hour and half. we stopped and at lunch on the lake started boat up and got ready to take off

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Aug 16, 2010, 1995 Bayliner have to jump start everytime

The marine shop says Mercruiser Force 120, converted from a 9 volt to a 12 volt. This problem just started. $575 for the converter kit. Are we being taken?

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Aug 16, 2010, Opinion Requested?

I recently came across a 2002 125 hp mercury outboard for an unbelieveable deal and i have a 1986 lund tyee 4.9...16ft aluminum v hull. I was looking for

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Aug 16, 2010, Helensville Auto Electrical Ltd

We are specialists in the repair, supply and installation of electrical components to all types of vehicles. Our qualified auto electricians can repair

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Aug 16, 2010, yacht refrigeration | All about yacht refrigeration for sailing yachts and boats

About yacht refrigeration. All you need to know is here for yachts, sailboats and fishing boats

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Aug 16, 2010, yacht charter bvi | Go yacht charter BVI and enjoy the best of the Caribbean

Yacht Charter BVI and go sailing in paradise. So many places to sail and so little time

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Aug 16, 2010, yacht charter bahamas | Great sailing take a yacht charter Bahamas

The biggest yacht charter bahamas decision is just where in paradise you want to sail to. So many places to sail and so little time

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Aug 16, 2010, wiring-a-boat-trailer | About wiring-a-boat-trailer the correct way

All about wiring-a-boat-trailer teh proper way and all about which connection and wire color does what, and why. Boat trailers are not as simple as you would believe

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Aug 16, 2010, windlass | Looking for anchor-windlass and windlass information, here it is!

About the anchor windlass and installation

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