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    Merc 115 HP 4S 2003

    Anyone have comments on these engines?<br /><br />I'm looking at picking one up used, w/ warranty transfer. RPM is topping out at 3000 rpm (limp mode?) Current owner is taking to local dealer for review & fix.<br /><br />Just don't want to get stuck with someone elses problems.<br /><br...
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    Merc 115HP 4 Stroke EFI

    I've been offered a good deal on a used boat with a 2003 Mercury 115HP 4 stroke EFI. Problem is the engine runs great right up to 3000 rpm. (sounds perfect up to this point) Anything past 3000 rpm it cuts out.<br /><br />I've been told (word of mouth) that these engines have a "limp mode"...
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    Replacement Engine

    Three years ago I had a replacement 4.3L dropped in to my '91 Rinker. (Through various levels of stupidity, the original block froze & cracked...)<br /><br />Turns out I got TAKEN! Replacement engine NEVER ran RIGHT and blew #1 piston apart, took out block and head on that side (this was weeks...
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    Merc Props

    Does anyone know where I can find an online listing of Mercury Props with part numbers?<br /><br />I'm looking at a used High Five (model # 48-821154) and need to verify if it will fit my 1990 Alpha One<br /><br />TIA
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    Trim Tab Installation

    Whats the right way to install trim tabs: wood screws, sheetmetal screws (per mfg) or drill through and use machine bolts (e.g. 1/4") with a plate on the backside to spread out the load?<br /><br />All hardware will be SS. It seems to me that screws will pull out in time due to vibration &...
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    Tips on repainting an outdrive

    I have an Alpha One drive that is 11 years old and could just use a general cleanup and repainting due to minor nicks and corrosion. <br /><br />My usual approach to anything metal and outside is a thorough wire brush cleaning followed by several light coats of Rustoleaum primer followed closely...
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    Smart Tabs

    nautiJohn:<br /><br />I ran into a chat stream out here and was very interested in what you had to say. BTW, I am very familar with light aviation & I think your flap anaolgy is right on. Now to my specific boat.<br /> <br />I have a '91 Rinker 186 Captiva. 18'-6 about 2300 lbs dry, about...
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    Torque Shift Props

    Bondo:<br /><br />I read the posts on the torque shift props from a while back. It sounds good but here's the confusing part: "Richard" Lowe at Land & Sea says it will work fine, Jim Sullivan at Land & Sea says forget it, I don't have the power to weight ratio to make it work. <br /><br />My...
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    1991 4.3 L Mercruiser

    Boating season in WI is just about over (early out for me this year) and I'm thinking about what I can do to get better performance e.g. holeshot, out of my boat next year. Kids are getting bigger and will be learning to ski & tube in the next couple of years. Right now with 5 people (adults &...
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    4.3L Puzzle

    I have a 18' Rinker with 4.3L Vortec Mercruiser. Through stupidity I froze it a couple years back and had to have it rebuilt (new block etc.) Anyway, by last summer though I had it sorted out and running - wrong answer!<br /><br />I had a full crew aboard and the engine was working hard to...
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