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Recent content by topher312

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    so I only can turn 5000rpm...

    i thought that at WOT you wanted to be anywhere from 5000 to 5500 rpm's. maybe i am mistaken
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    Hull max hp rating

    the only thing that you really have to be careful with is the coast guard. they are known to give heavy fines for that. if they happen to stop you for a random vessel examination they can fine you. an easl way around this that i have found is to put the decals off of a smaller hp motor on your...
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    Engine size advice.....

    i have a 76 trimate III. its only rated for 200 but i got a 235 on it right now. but there isn't really a difference in wieght between the two. how big is your trimate?
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    hydrofoils???

    im thinking that this might be a good idea for me. i own a 1976 trimate with a 235hp rude on the back. however i do have power tilt/trim and a hydrolic transom jack. any advise would help thank you.
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    start up problems

    sounds like a wise investment. how far did that set you back?
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    start up problems

    its alive!!! threw a new battery in it and it fired right up. this big evinrude sounds mean
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    New England Get Together?

    i wish my trimate was ready for the water. i would definately be there if it was. but i still have a lot of work ahead of me. i just got the motor running yesterday though. so im happy with the progress. this should be an annual thing for sure. and i will be there next year if there is another...
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    start up problems

    i finally got my motor ready to fire but it seems like its just not getting enough juice to get a good rotation. its a 78 235 evinrude. the wierd thing is that i had a battery with a full charge in it. plus when i took this battery out my dad put it in his boat and it started his 305 sb in his...
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    1976 Evinrude 200, low rpm/ low power

    i have a 78 evinrude 235 which is one step up from the motor that your brother has. the OMC factory specs say that there may only be a 15 psi difference between each cylinder. but since you said that they are all at 85 you dont have a problem with that. however, the specs also say that the...
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    need help

    the power isn't really that big of an issue, but with the size of your boat the hydrolic steering will make your life a lot easier like jallen said.
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    OMC powerpack

    i'll be sure to do that today when i get out of work. and i was contemplating weather or not i should get two just to save some trouble down the road. and now hearing it from someone else i think it would be wise on my part. thanks a lot. if you can find out how much it was i would greatly...
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    OMC powerpack

    i have an evinrude 235. a couple days ago me and my dad did a compression test on this motor and tested all the cylinders for spark. this motor is a v6. the entire right bank has no spark what so ever. we diagnosed it as the powerpack. i was wondering if any of you would happen to know how much...
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    OMC powerpack

    i have an evinrude 235. a couple days ago me and my dad did a compression test on this motor and tested all the cylinders for spark. this motor is a v6. the entire right bank has no spark what so ever. we diagnosed it as the powerpack. i was wondering if any of you would happen to know how much...
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    suggestions on interior resto?

    wow. it sounds like your guy did a great job. and i had expected it to be way more then a grand.but thatnks for the heads up for when i get mine done. now i know about the price range that i should be in when i go to have my interior redone.
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    suggestions on interior resto?

    thanks jamey. how much did your interior run you from an upholstry shop?did you make all the tamplates first? were you happy with the quality?
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