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Jay D SpradlinRed tide is not generally dangerous but can cause certain respitory irritation in some people such as surfers and ocean swimmers...
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Link to mercury outboards serial #s, 9.9 hp to 30...
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It all depends on your boat first and the actual skiers to a lessor degree. If you have smaller ski or fishing boat (19' or...
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A cavitation plate is a permanent horizontal plate on the vertical shaft of the outboard right above the propeller. It sits just...
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For that kind of info try contacting your local dealer or try Nissan Marine 2005 Valley View Lane, Suite 200 Farmers Branch, TX...
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hey -- worked on outboards for many years-- mostly Johnson-Evinr-----most of time this can mean many things-- water in gas- jets...
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AnswerAs long as you are careful why not. Hope This Helps.Rember to keep a three point stance at all times and you should not...
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Johnson outboards uses the engine model number to determine the year model of the engine.
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The point setting on a 30hp Chrysler outboard would be .020in. if you are refiling your old points they should be set at .018in
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Johnson outboards model number JW-10, were produced from 1952-1954, as 3hp.
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An 18 hp Evinrude outboard, model 18202 would be a 1972 year model.
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Normally, the harbor is a no wake zone. No fishing, swimming, cleaning your hull, or despensing gas from cans over the water....
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An motor can be connected to the side of a 55 gallon drum filled with water and run that way. Or you can purchase "ear muffs"...
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Without more specific information, I'm going to take a guess and say it is wired backwards.
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It depends on how you load the boat, (one or two persons, gear, ect.), but normally a prop in the 15" range will work for your...
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This invention employs a magnetometer as a magnetic heading reference for a vehicle such as a small aircraft. The magnetometer is...
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Mineral spirits should do the trick.
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Sorry I can not answer but do you know what is the fuel capacity of the magna 17/ Thanks,
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Sure
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Yes. Most probably.
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A Type III Marine Sanitation Device must have a closed and secured Y valve when boating on inland waters.
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Your voltage regulator should compensate for it by changing the frequency to the field coil of the generator and producing more...
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AnswerIt's common for some air to appear at the top of a translucent plastic fuel filter. When you squeeze your primer bulb, this...
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The 1992 model, 70 hp Force outboard, requires a 50:1 ratio, roughly one pint of 2 cycle oil, to six gallons of fuel.
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I have a 40hp Suzuki 2 stroke (almost new) on a 4.5 metre/14.5 foot aluminum runabout and depending on the conditions it does...
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If you can get to it, an inflatable device could be connected to the boat, then inflated.
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The stern of the boat is the rear (aft) of the boat.
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Yes you can. There is a boat park about 3 or 4 miles up called Philipi park. Dock for small craft only, but larger yachts can...
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You will probably experience a slight pull and/or tilt to one side.
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The cooling water, at idle speed, is drawn into the water pump through the pickup screens, located on both sides of the gearcase....
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Boat's outboard motor: a power unit and attached propeller mounted at the stern of a boat outside the hull. Think about like the...
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Specific fuel consumption is an exact measure of how many pounds (or other measure of weight or volume) is used to produce each...
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what year was this engine made 04003234672 ?
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Product InformationSerial Number:06240478Model Number:MER 1007203Description:7.51983ELIts an 1983 electric start long shaft,
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the same number of ounces that are in a gallon of h2o.....32 oz per quart,4quarts per gallon equals 128 oz.
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Johnson- model jw22s Serial no# E2747510 The JW-JWL-22 models are...
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It,s a safety guide for safe efficient use of an outboard. The other motor may be too heavy or too powerfull to control in which...
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In opposite direction, but they are designed to propel the boat forward even if they rotate in opposite directions.
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The word "helm" can be used, but it generally refers to the entire steering mechanism, whether it's a sumple rudder and tiller,...
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You need to post the model number too as serial numbers are not unique.
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Many of the boats designed for speed or high performance do not work well in rough water. It depends mainly on the hull design...
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This depends on the size of your boat, but I would suggest getting two motors in case one has a problem while you are in the...
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With that serial number it would be a 1986.
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1964.... You can check the chart at :http://www.obparts.com/years/johnson60.html
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The Johnson FD models were manufactured from 1956-1968, the FDL-20C being a 1966 year model.
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Engine power.
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This question is too big to answer. It's easy to read a map, but navigating safely by it requires skill and the knowledge of...
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The gas has to catch up with the sudden influx of air. This is probably a normal condition depending on what type of motor you...
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Yes you can,but only if it is used with a gravity feed system because clear vinyl tubing cannot hold much more than a few psi...
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i would try elginoutboards.com both sam thing plus some links to eska
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Think about it most people are right handed and would hold there fishing pole in they're right hand while operating the engine...
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i run a 25 hp spirit and i find it runs best between 40- 50 to 1
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It's good to repair it as it protects your lower unit and prop. However it won't affect handling. It is not a rudder, it is a...
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The red and green lights on a boat (and aircraft as well) are side lights and assist in determining the direction the boat is...
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Check for an air leak in your fuel line and/or bad gas. Make sure you are getting spark and your compression in each cylinder is...
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You can get a Ground Tackle Force Load sheet from here for free and it should help you figure out the size you will need. What...
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Sometimes the center of the prop breaks loose and slips or the splines get stripped. Also check to make sure you have the correct...
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50 to 1
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Outboard motors use the surrounding water to cool themselves. There is no radiator. Running one without water will make it...
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Two hundred thousand
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Sounds like your drive is not properly aligned with your engine.
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Swab the deck, walk the plank, buy some more beer.
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If the wind is light, try to just pull parallel a few feet from the dock and let the wind take you in. In heavier winds, come in...
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It depends on the year, but for the most part you will find them on the Starboard side of the engine on the transom bracket...
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1974
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Motors on a boat the are propeller driven that are mounted on the outside of a boat. Example a old 5.5 merc on a 7 foot fishing...
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Department of fish and game.
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Super Bowl FounderI believe it was Lamar Hunt former owner of the Kansas City Chiefs but now deceased. Lamar hunt named the super...
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The hull ID number on a boat is located in the upper right hand corner of the transom. It will be stamped on an affixed...
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go to your local marine dealer & get a teak oil kit it has. a cleaner. a bleach. & a bottle of teak oil. there are...
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Loosen the retaining bolt, and move in the direction that the engine pulls, ie, if it pulls to the right, move tab to the right....
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Many things..going as far back as ancient times. Here is a quote from our great President Barack Obama as he toasted Mexico's...
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In the USA, marine fire extinguishers must be UL listed and US Coast Guard approved. Don't know about other countries.
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50:1 ratio, 50 parts fuel to 1 part 2 cycle oil. This applies to a two stroke engine only as a four stroke model has an oil...
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The intake hose should be located inside the enclosed engine compartment so that gas fumes and exhaust gases can be vented...
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The Eska Outboard motor was manufactured from 1961 - 1987 in Dubuque,Iowa. I posted a link with more info.
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Mercury outboards prior to 1966 use a 24:1 fuel to oil ratio.
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In order to determine the year model for a Evinrude, or Johnson outboard, the engine model number is used.
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Ok -- had the same question and found the answer -- 1996 would be the year and here is the link I found the answer on -- the...
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A 90 hp Mercury outboard, serial number OG242239, would be a 1995 year model.
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5-10 hp gas motor should be more than adequate. An electric motor would alos work well, especially on small lakes or sloughs...
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With a large Flathead screwdriver loosen the large screw at the top of the gearcase. Next get a drain pan to collect the used oil...
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AnswerManufacturers like to brag about their fuel injection to sell more boats, so the easiest way is to look for EFI or MPFI on...
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If memory serves me right, on the 1980 model, the rectifier is located on the starboard, (right hand) side, of the front cowling...
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Need to know the Model (Optimax, XR, Verado, etc) and a year would be helpfull too. model xr year1999
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The oil drain plug is located on the lower left side of the motor just above the anti-cavitation plate. Remove the plug and be...
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The sport of boating on the water with motorized craft. Powerboating From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Power boating...
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Correct mix for a 2000 two stroke model is 50:1. This ratio works out to 1 pint of 2 stroke oil, to 6 gallons fuel. If you have...
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It depends on the size craft it is pushing. A 5hp outboard should run fast enough to plane out say a 10 to 12ft. aluminum boat...
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The role of a captain is to make sure that everyone is fit and healthy for the game and is all prepared. The captain is to do the...
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go to www.nada.com look under consumer then outboard motors find the model number and year
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NO, NO, NO!!!!!!!!! Use only 4 cycle oil in a 4 cycle and 2 cycle mixed with the fuel in a 2 cycle. Why would you even consider...
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at least 100 PSI and no more than 10% between cylinders
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1993
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you will need a hoist capable of supporting the weight of the engine.then disconnect the steering linkages, the electrics,and...
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