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    hotter thermostat

    I have a 115 merc 4 stroke that is running a little cold. The thermostat opens at 122 and is totally open at 144, well within spec. It doesnt close until 114, which is too cold. No wonder these motors can get moisture in the oil. I fish is cold conditions ( 20 degrees)and the motor never does...
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    Mercury throttle

    Sorry , left out this a dash mount single lever binnacle style. nevjb
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    navman

    Does the navman fuel measuring gauge and sensor work on fuel injected engines? The site seems to only cover carb engines.
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    60 hp Yamaha 4 stroke

    I have a 60 hp 2005 Yamaha 4 stroke that stalls every time on the first start. Much stuttering and shuddering and then stalls. Starts easily 5 seconds later and continues to run. Have primed with squeeze bulb to no effect. Dealer doesn't like to service motors bought out of town even though he...
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    freezing

    Electric vest from Cabela's!
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    registered boats

    Debate going on with relative.Which state has the most registered boats? I say Michigan.
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    2000 175 Johnson Ocean runner

    Were the 2000 175 johnson's just oil injected or were they fuel injected (Ficht) as well? Looking at a boat from afar and seller doesn"t seem to know. Thanks nevjb
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    Yamaha quality or lack of

    Been doing the 10 hour service on my 60hp 2005 Yamaha 4 stroke. Noticed when I changed the oil, bits of debris in the oil. I decided to change the oil filer as well. When examining the oil filter I noticed the interior thru the hole was deteriorating. I cut the filter apart and the quality of...
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    Torsion Bar axles

    Has anyone replaced a regular axle with one of the torsion bar axles? Was it worth the effort? Was the ride any better for the boat?
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    oil choice

    I have a new 60 4 stroke Yamaha on the way. In Trailer Boat magazine, and Bass an Walleye, Yamaha oil came out the worst in rust prevention. How about the best rated oil, BMC's oil to use in the new motor. [Would I have to buy it wearing a disguise? ] Any good idea's on the subject. Nevjb
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    yamaha fuel injection

    Yamaha is going to fuel injection on most of their motors for 2005 so says Trailer Boat/Bass and Walleye. Hardly wait!
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    Poor quality fishing guides

    Back in December, I inquired about hiring a fishing guide in the Oconomowoc and Okauchee [?]area for day or two of musky and pike fishing. After a guide picked by Bass Pro from a card on the wall, 2 years before, I expected to do better. This guy dumped his trash in the water,fished the water...
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    horsepower increase

    I have a 1986 Johnson which is a great motor. I was wondering what is required to boost it to 60. I believe it's the same block. Carb? reeds ? intake manifold? Porting? After pricing a new motor and putting it of till fall, I am considering a hp increase on my present motor. Any suggestions as...
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    fishing near Kenosha

    Need the name of a good [state registered ] guide to go with on a musky and or pike fishing trip near Kenosha Wisc. Will be visiting my daughter the first week of June and need to let wife and daughter go shopping while I go fishing for a day or possibly two of good fishing. What are the going...
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    E tec 50 or JohnsonSuzi 50

    Decisions , decisions. Going to repower Gregor deep V aluminum boat rated to 60 horse. Which way to go? Johnson 50 four stroke or 50 Evinrude 50 or 60 Etec.<br /> nevjb
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