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    How do you like your Tohatsu?

    I'm in the market for a 9.8/9.9 hp ob. Looking seriously at the Tohatsu 9.8. I've read all the tech specs and looked at all the features for several motors. The Tohatsu seems to be the best value. What I'd like to know from all you Tohatsu owners is: how happy are you with them? Would you buy it...
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    Aluminum boat leak

    I bought an old Thornes 13' aluminum boat. Replaced the transom wood, and the broken seat brackets. Took it out on the lake last weekend ant found 2 small leaks. Not bad for how old thiis thing must be I figure. First one was just a leaky rivet which i fixed with a couple of hammers. The second...
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    Is Merc 9.9 the same motor as Tohatsu 9.8?

    Was at an outboard dealer the other day looking at the Tohatsu 9.8. Right next to it was a Merc 9.9. They seem to be identical to each other, the guy there even swapped covers and they fit eachother perfectly. With the covers off, I couldn't tell the difference at all. The dealer told me that...
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    Is Tohatso 9.8 the same as the Merury 9.9?

    Was at an outboard dealer the other day looking at the Tohatsu 9.8. Right next to it was a Merc 9.9. They seem to be identical to each other, the guy there even swapped covers and they fit eachother perfectly. With the covers off, I couldn't tell the difference at all. The dealer told me that...
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