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    25Hp Prop Help

    Hi. Just purchased a Yamaha F25 due to Hp restrictions on most of the local lakes. I have tilt and trim. Just finished the break in period and took it out with the family. By myself - 5200 rpms 23 mph gps. Estimated weight 1250 lbs Fully loaded with an extra 550 lbs 12 mph tops 4200 rpm...
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    1987 50 hp trim sending unit

    Hi. I would like to hook up my new to me 50 hp 3cyl motor to my boats trim gauge. I called mercury and they said that there is not one available. Do anyone know of any that would work? I did call a few minutes before quitting time so I am still hopeful . Thank you
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    Mercury Outboard to Gauges Wiring Help

    Good Evening. I just switched out controls with a new to me outboard. The new motor is a 1987 50hp Mercury ELPTO OB227120. Boat is a 1989 Sea Nymph Fishing Machine FM-161B My old controls witch I no longer have had an affitional 5 pin connector. The new control does not. My thoughts are...
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    Merc 850 Questions

    1976 Serial #4369597 Merc 850<br /><br />Question 1. Where should I mount the tilt and trim pump. Inside boat or outside. Do you need to mount it completly through the hull?<br /><br />Are there any good parts diagrams on the web? I am going to need a choke switch. The one from the remote...
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    Graphics Question

    This is a 2 part question. What is the best wat to get the old graphics off an aluminum boat?<br /><br />Where online do the have cool graphics for boats that I can purchase. (Striping and other)<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Rick
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    More horsepower fom a 50 horse

    I have a 4cyl 50 horse and would like to get a few more ponies out of it. Boat is rated for a 60 horse. Will boysen reeds help? Serial number is 5797448. <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Rick
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    Possible Purchase

    Hi, I have a chance to but a 1976 85 Horse Merc for 626 from ebay. Pics look good. I am posting the add into my post. The motor is in Texas and I will have to have it shipped. Any advice. Rhe motor will be replacing a shot Evinrude on a tri-hull I have. I want the motor, but I am not sure...
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    Sucess I think?

    About 4 years ago my uncle started to replace the water pump on a 78 10 horse johnson. Thanks to all your help I replaced the water pump and got it running. Thank you. But on the left side of the motor the water steam is coming out of the telltale and a hole above the cavitation plate. Is...
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    Water Pump question

    I slide the impeller down to flat spot on the drive shaft and then put the pin in and "try" to slide it the last 4" to the spot it needs to be. Is the a trick to this? I can get it in the impeller but I am afriad to force it the rest of the way down. Any tools to use. I have a habit of...
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    M & G Wiring Harness

    I bought a wiring harness from ebay. Turned out to be a great deal. $13. It is complete for a 17' foot boat. The wires are labeled. It has wire numbers and everything. The manufacturer is M & G. Has anyone ever heard of them? I would like to get their contact info. It was labeled with a...
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    Parts Diagram?

    Hi, I am helping out my uncle who started a impeller change and got stuck. Doug Russel has good diagrams for mercury, but nothing fot Johnson. Is there any websites that have the diagrams. Before I start I want to make sure that nothing is lost. It is a 1982 9.9.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br...
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    18 XD

    Hi! I am thinking about purchasing a 1986 tiller steer 18XD for running around our smaller lakes. Is this motor a lot heavier than a 9.9(1989). Are the motors reliable. I already have a 50 on the boat, but a lot of the local lakes were upped from a 9.9 limit to 20 hp.<br /><br />Thanks,<br...
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    Adding a Gas Tank?

    I would like to add a permanant gas tank to my 16' Sea Nymph Fishing machine. Since putting on the 50 HP motor the 6 gal portable does not last long. I am replacing the floor/carpet in a couple weeks and while I have every thing off this would be the time to do it. Any thoughts? Has anyone...
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    Benifits of Tilt and Trim

    I have a 89' Fishing Machine side console with a 50 HP Merc on it. I run about 30mph. Will I get any benifits from putting on a power tilt and trim. I am looking at either the cmc or panther. Will top speed or economy improve? I know a lot of people praise tilt and trim, but they never...
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    What's Going On

    I have an 89 Sea Nymph and I think the wiring is shot. Everything seems to work when it wants to. This winter I plan on rewiring it when I replace the wood and carpet. I bought some electrical contact cleaner but that does not seem to work. Everything is a dull gray. What should I clean it...
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