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Thanks for the info. I ended up just going with the 2x3 framing and 19/32 plywood. It was cheap and didn't take long, so if I decide I don't like it, I will just redo it. About the only thing I can think that I may not like is if it is too heavy to get the front up with the 9.9. Otherwise, I...

Looking for advice on framing up my 1448 tin jon boat. Figured to use treated 1/2 ply for decking. 2x4 for the main frame, and 2x2 for the intermediate. Anyone have any suggestions, or links for a wood construction build?

I don't know if there really is any doubt that gas that contains the new higher amount of ethanol will end up with a higher water content than the low ethanol gas. But even the E10 or E15 gas doesn't go "bad" any quicker than the E5 gas. The problem is what the water in the gas does to the...

A little off topic, but I'm with Zum on this one...gas doesn't go "bad" any quicker just because it has ethanol in it. It just corrodes the carb quicker. A lot quicker depending on the cab and what metal the jets are made of. A little update on the motor...after messing with it and never...

I went down last night and hit the button and the dang thing fired right up. Ran great, idled. Started several time without problem. :? Guess I will try it a few more times and see what's up.

I turned the idle up a little and it fire right up. Idled good, revved fine, ready to put in the water. Shut it off, buttoned everything back up, hit the button and it wouldn't start. Same deal. Pulled the cover back off, the air horn, and played with the idle again and nothing. Put the idle...

All the same. I think I figured it out. I can't give it any throttle while in neutral. Why not? The handle won't twist unless it is in gear.

I recently bought a 1989 9.9 Rude (e-start) and when I picked it up I got to hear it run, and it ran fine. That was about 3 weeks ago, and last weekend I had it out for the first time and couldn't get it started. Came home and pulled the plugs and they looked very wet. Figured new plugs would do...

Thanks for the comments. I do use Startron in all my toys. Like I said, I'm not new to the 2 stroke's or their "quirks", I just tend to get a little fed up with some of it. Although of all my 4 wheelers, saws, mowers and such that have been 2 smokes, they have given me the least trouble (with...

And this is what I'm tired of...I don't want to have to carry all this crap, and potentially have to work on it before I get to enjoy it. This motor was completely gone over in February by a reputatable mechanic, but it still is a crap shoot if they are going to start after the sit for a month...

I've come to the conclusion that if you are going to have a gas motor you better use it more frequent than I do, or plan on working on the SOB every time you want to take it out. I have had different boats/motors over the years and have had hit or miss luck with just about all of them. Last...