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    Thinking about going bigger..75HP to 140HP

    I have a 1990 Sylvan 24ft pontoon with a 1975 Johnson "Stinger" on it currently. This motor runs great but doesn't have trim and I have been thinking about getting something bigger if I found the right deal. Today I came across a 1987 Evinrude 140 HP 20" shaft with trim right on throttle...
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    1975 75HP Singer Stalls when in gear at low RPMs

    My motor runs awesome. However, whenever I really need my motor to stay running (when I am docking my 24 ft, Sylvan pontoon), it spits a bit and quits on me. Is there any adjustments on the carbs I can try? I looked but didn't see anything obvious and didn't want to play with anything. I hate to...
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    Throttle Controls

    I just bough a 24ft Sylvan pontoon that has a 75 HP Stinger motor on the back. I took it into dealer and they said motor runs great but the throttle control/gear lever is not for a motor of this size and I need a new one. They said it is not safe and undersized. I am all for safe but not happy...
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