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    2003 Merc 115 4 stroke - hose T not available anymore ??

    Tried to find a replacement part for my OB. Part # is 817518 and doesn't seem to be available anywhere ?? Part is discontinued as it was only used a couple of years with the Yamaha powerhead. If i can't source the part, would love some ideas on a McGuyver solution. It's a plastic T fitting that...
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    Need to epoxy skis ?

    Have a pair of O'brien skis where the surface gelcoat has peeled offf in a couple of places. Can I just add some epoxy to seal this or do I even need to? thanks.
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    1987 Mercury 80HP WOT ?

    I have a 1987 80 HP 2 stroke. I am wondering what WOT is for this motor? Also...current prop does not seem to have any markings on it. Is there an easy way to tell dimensions? thx
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    engine doggin' it ??

    So..1976 35 hp Evinrude LS Outboard. Running fine one day then next day, wont get on plane.. In neutral, engine seems to rev up fine but in gear and under load, boat will only go 1/3 speed and does not get up to WOT. Funny though...every now and then, it sputtered into high rev's for an instant...
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    Lowrance: replace LMS 525c DF with HDS-5..

    So ..I had a LMS 525c DF installed but head sank. Am now looking at buying an HDS-5 for following reasons: - if I buy complete unit I can have two transducers so i can install one on my smaller 14' tin boat and switch head unit between boats as needed.. - 3D platinum chip is fine so want to use...
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    Correct Gauges for 2000 225 hp opti

    I am trying to source the correct gauges ( name & part # ) for 2000 225 HP optimax sn . 0G 602588. Is there a resource or web site to help me on this ? Thanks
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    Smartcraft Gauge not working

    2000 225 hp Optimax. Just got rigged and tach is not working. Seems to be wired correctly. Is there an easy way to determine if it is tach or engine computer ? This is first ob so speak s..l..o..w..l..y please... thx
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    '76 Evinrude 35HP - prop size

    I have this mounted on a 14' deep fisherman aluminum. I get about 28 MPH at WOT. Unfortunately, my prop needs replaced and there is no info stamped on prop. What size did it come with AND , based on onfo, should I change ? thx for your help.
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    prop for '76 35 hp evinrude long shaft ob

    I cant read the numbers on my current prop . What size prop should I be looking for. I need a replacement. Motor is on a 14' aluminum boat.<br />thanks,
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    prop for '76 35 hp evinrude long shaft ob

    I cant read the numbers on my current prop . What size prop should I be looking for. I need a replacement. Motor is on a 14' aluminum boat.<br />thanks,
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    1976 Evinrude 35hp

    Just got this motor...it has not been run for over a year. I had it tuned up and all seemed well. I took it out this weekend for a test . It ran great for the first 5 minutes at high revs and then it seemed to slip... Like a clutch slipping. It revved fine but seemed to lose thrust at higher...
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