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Might check marinas around some of the larger freshwater lakes up there. Lotta those lakes are banning 2 strokes. When California went...

Substitute plywood for plow & chainsaw for for snow blower and it’s a lot like hurricane prep. Next 8-10 days we have highs in low 50’s...

I just checked the 73 brochure, looks like the 73 had saddle tanks. You shouldn’t have to cut any deck to see the tank cavity below...

Go to the links forum. There is a link tab that has the tank measurements. Like Pipe says,measure before u order.

I had a Mazda Diesel Pick up in the 80’s. Loved it,had a 4 cylinder inline Perkins with a Japanese injection system. Drove from here to...

Sounds like you’re doing it right. Take lots of pics and take us along for the ride. Some of the biggest problems with the V is the...

475 is the short shaft,but the long shaft is probably not much more. You could bump up to the 225, same weight more HP and money.

I think the 4Ss are about 60-90 lbs heavier Does set a little lower,but not noticeable

I definitely like no pumping the ball,no pushing the key in and out, no grinding the starter. Just let the fuel pump prime up and twist...

I repowered 10 years ago with a Mercury 150. Been very pleased with it. Yamaha & Suzuki are also good motors. I would make sure u have...

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You have me very curious about this rod. Next time ur in Wally World, take a picture of the sku number and post it I want to look it up

I have only helped others with theirs, but a lot like brakes on cars. Can u see what exactly is leaking? Split hose ,loose fitting ...

Bottom crank seal? Propshaft seal? Fuel leak?

I think my top end is around 37-40 mph,not real sure. I’m an old guy, more interested in mpg than speed. Cruise at 31-33 and get a...