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    Increasing Maximum HP rating

    Hello, I have a 2007 Tracker 1432 (14 foot, 32 inches) jon boat that is rated for a maximum of 6 hp. I also have 1971 Sears 12 foot row boat that is rated for 9 hp maximum. I only have one motor (Mercury 7.5hp) I am trying to decide which boat to sell. I like the jon boat for stability and...
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    1971 Merc 7.5 Impeller Question

    I recently bought a 1971 Mercury 7.5 HP motor, and when I started it up, there was no water coming out the tell tale, so I pulled the lower unit off to take a look. Some history on the motor is that it hasn't been used for 4 years, but it started on the 5th pull. This is my first outboard, so...
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