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Hardware Installation on Fiberglass boat

I had to rebuild the jet pump on a 1992 boston whaler rage. I noticed a putty like substance on the hardware I removed directly from the hull, I assume it is used to waterproof the bolt holes in the …
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5 votes
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Where Does My Boats Main Negative Battery Terminal Wire Go?

Just rebuilt most of a 2 stroke jet boat. ( if you need want any boat details, see: this thread ) When I purchased the boat, the thickest negative battery terminal wire was not connected to anything. …
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Boat Not Getting Power to the Starter Motor

Just rebuilt most of a 2 stroke jet boat. ( if you need / want any boat details, see: this thread ) First day the boat started fine, no problems, next day I tried again and the CDI fuse had blown ( see …
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Carb. Rebuild or Adjustment?

Just put a rebuilt 2 stroke and brand new Mikuni SBN carburetor in my jet boat. … All boat detail can be found here: 1992 Boston Whaler Rage UPDATE: I took the boat out yesterday and heard a large pop once I opened the throttle for the first time ( sounded normal while idling directly …
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3 votes
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Diagnosing a boat that wont start

Having some problems with my '92 Boston Whaler Rage jet-boat again.... … See this post for all relevant boat info: Starting a 2 stroke jet boat after several years Ok, so I did basic troubleshooting, and I'm not sure my next move.. …
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Starting a 2 stroke jet boat after several years

The parents in law gave me a jet boat, it hasn't been started in 5 years. The boat resided in NH on a trailer on their yard for 5 years, so it has seen freezing temperatures frequently. … Should I be more concerned with other aspects of the boat? The driveshaft should be able to move by hand, correct? …
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Replacing a boat's blown CDI fuse

Just rebuilt most of a 2 stroke jet boat. (if you need / want any boat details, see: this thread) Yesterday, she fired right up no problem, today she won't even turn over. …
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Jet Boat, Cavitation or Misfire?

My jet boat is making a 'putting' noise when trying to accelerate. … You can find all details regarding my boat here: My Boat Info The noise seems to happen in the mid-rpm range; 4,000 - 4,800 RPMS, below 4,000 it sounds fine and above 5,000 it stops ( this boat idles …
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Did I damaged my engine trying to remove the flywheel nut with resistance on the pto coupler?

I was trying to remove the flywheel nut while providing resistance to the pto coupler, now if I spin the flywheel and provide resistance to the coupler the coupler remains in place while the flywheel …
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