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    Zodiac transom repair - am I wedged?

    Hi, all. I?m repairing a transom on a zodiac, but instead of the nice molded PVC tube fittings found on many Zodiacs, it uses strips of wedge shaped PVC to hold the transom in position (2 per tube, about 1′ long x 1″ wide, and about 1/2″ thick on the wide side). These wedges are then covered...
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    2007 Yamaha Waverunner FX HO idling and warmup issues

    Hello! My 2007 Waverunner FX HO (EFI) has run perfectly for the past 9 years, but I am having an interesting set of issues with it this season. When I first tried to start it this season, the starter motor ran, but it wouldn't start. And, occasionally during the starting efforts, the...
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    15 HP Mercury has cold starting problems, and tries to dislocate my shoulder

    Hi, I have a 1990 Merc 15 OB with manual start. It suddenly has developed an odd cold starting problem. Either the motor simply won't start, or after priming the recoil starter pulls back sharply during starting attempts - hard enough to hurt. The prior starting sequence - pull/push the...
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    Odd starting issue with Mercruiser 140 I/O

    Hi, Great forum! I have an odd starting problem with a 1980 Mercruiser 140 I/O. When cold, the first time or two that I turn the ignition key, the battery voltage drops as expected, and I believe the solenoid clicks, but nothing else happens (no cranking). Then, after the 3rd (or...
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    question about doel-fin with Mercruiser MCM 140 I/O (1980 vintage)

    Hi, First, what a great forum! A friend just sold me a 1980 Crestliner Nordic 20, with a Mercruiser 140 I/O. During the sea trial, I noticed that it was important to position people toward the bow of the boat, or the boat would trim up significantly and slow down dramatically, basically...
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    Just got a 1980 Crestliner Nordic 20, need some help

    Hi, First, what a great forum! A friend just sold me a 1980 Crestliner Nordic 20, with a Mercruiser 140 I/O. We took it out this weekend, and the top speed is a bit lacking. At WOT, the boat hit about 3500 RPM, and top speed was about 25MPH, with just me on the boat. When 3 more...
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