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    shaft length

    Hi all, I am going to get a new Mercury outboard for a boat I am fixing up. It is going to be a 15 HP Mercury. My question is this:<br />From the top of the transom where the motor attaches, to the bottom of the boat is 16 inches. What shaft length would work best for me?<br />Thanks in...
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    maximum size outboard

    OOPS! I forgot to ask if anyone had the info on the maximum size motor that can go on the 1953 Lone Star V-hull. The boat is about 14 feet long. The rating tag from the boat has long since disappeared.<br />Thanks.................Johnny
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    painting a aluminum hull

    Hi, I have a 1953 Lone Star aluminum V hull.<br />I want to repaint it. it. What is the best way to remove the old paint, sanding, or with chemicals?<br />Thanks..................Johnny
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    Mariner date of manufacture

    Hi all, I have a 4 horse power Mariner outboard, how do I find out the date of manufacture?<br />Thanks............~~~Johnny~~~
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    outboard storage

    Hi, how long can a 4 hp 2 stroke out board be stored with some fuel left in the tank?<br />Thanks in advance.
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    removing old stickers from hull

    Hi, my post is similar to Magsters, except I would like some advice on removing the old vinyl sticker numbers/letters from fiberglass hull.<br />Thanks in advance.............Johnny
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    gas / oil mix for Mariner outboard

    Hi all, can anyone give me the proper oil / gas mix ratio for A Mariner 4 horse? The numbers I found on the motor are 4ML, and 6EO L 324901.<br />Thanks in advance...........John
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