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    Stingray outboard motor fins

    Anyone have opinions on the Stingray outboard motor fins in lieu of trim tabs? I have throught about trying them on my 18ft center console. I thought it might help to prevent porpoising when the motor is trimmed up and also to keep the bow down a little bit while cruising in chop while still...
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    Merc. 3.3HP fuel/oil ratio...

    Does anyone know the proper fuel/oil mixture ratio for a Mercury 3.3HP 2 stroke? Is it 50:1 like the larger Mercury outboards?
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    Lower Unit Fluid Change

    Today, I changed the fluid on my 2004 mercury 115hp carbureted 2stroke lower unit (for the first time). The fluid that drained out appeared nearly black with maybe a slight tint of blue in the light. I used Quicksilver High Performance gear lubricant for lower units, and it's boldly blue. Is...
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    running on 2 of 4 cylinders

    Does anyone know if there is a way to get a 2004 mercury 115 carbureted 2-stroke to run on all 4 cylinders all the time? By design, it runs on only 2 cylinders until 2000rpm. At 2000rpm, the other 2 kick in like turbo.
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    winter maintenance

    I have a 2004 Mercury 115 ELPTO (carbureted 115 HP 2-stroke). The motor gave me a fantastic spring, summer, fall, and early winter fishing. I am working on getting it put away for the winter. I want to start out by draining the lower unit gear oil. Is it as simple as removing the plug...
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    2004 Merc hard to start

    I have a 2004 Mercury 2 stroke 115hp carbureted. Most of the time, it does not start on the first try. Often times, it will start, run for 3 to 5 seconds, and then stall out. It takes a couple tries to get her running. Additionally, after about 20 to 30 minutes of trolling, it will sputter...
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    Spark Plug Model # ???

    Does anyone know the correct spark plug model number for a 2004 Mercury 115 saltwater 2 stroke? The books I reference only go to 2003. In addition, are there any downfalls to using non-stainless steel plugs if I'm just going to change them again in a few months? Thanks in advance.
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    Trim Gauge Trouble

    The trim gauge on my console dash does not work. I have a 2004 Merc 115 HP saltwater 2stroke. Anyone have any ideas what might be wrong with it? Shouldn't it give me indication of the trim of my motor? Right now, the gauge never moves. Any tips are appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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    oil oil oil...

    I hate to do this, but I need to hear it for myself. The "expensive two-stroke oil" dilemma has surfaced and I'm complacent to switch oils. I have a 2004 115 saltwater merc (2 stroke). Quicksilver oil runs about $16 standard or $24 premium per gallon. After having done the research, it...
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    Transom mount transducer question...

    The Lowrance M68C says you can mount the transducer inside the hull using 2-part epoxy. My boat is all fiberglass...no wood or foam. I intend to epoxy the transducer to the inside of the hull near the transom on a flat spot. Does anyone have any advice or special precautions I should be...
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    tach poles???

    I have a 2004 mercury 115 saltwater 2 stroke. Does anyone know if the switch setting for 12 poles is correct on the back of the tachometer?
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    De-Winterizing

    I know it's cold still here in RI, but I'm starting the boat this weekend...the weather should be in the mid 40's. I've never lived in the north before and wonder what's involved in getting her running. The boat/motor are brand new...bought in Dec. 04 and put away after a one hour test run...
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    Adding T-Top to new boat

    I purchased another boat without a t-top. It is brand new. I am adding a T-Top to it and am curious whether the canvas top should tilt downward toward the front slightly. Another thing...is it likely to affect the boats performance substantially? I've never added a T-Top to a boat...
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