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    Air Flow ?: 2008 90hp Mercury 2 stroke

    Dumb question # 214: This is on a ~2008 90hp Mercury 2 stroke outboard engine model 1090412DD As I replaced the removable top part of the engine shroud on this engine after changing the plugs, I realized I had no clue how combustion air made it to the engine. The bottom part of this top cover...
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    Doel Fins on 20-25' Pontoon Boat?

    I know I'm dancing on the 'third rail' here by mentioning Doel fins, but I'm wondering if anyone out there has direct experience with Doel fins on a 20-25' 2-toon pontoon boat. Boat in question is a new to me 2008 SunTracker w/ a 90hp Mercury 2 stroke and lifting strakes. I've only had brief...
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    Lifting Strakes Have Hole At End/ Weld Gaps: Why?

    Hi All, Boat is a new to me 2008 SunTracker pontoon boat with inboard and outboard lifting strakes. (I think these were referred to in the olden days as "NV Logs", not sure.) The strakes are essentially long flattened triangles that are welded to the pontoons. They present about a 6" wide area...
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    Mercury 60HP 3 cylinder 4 stroke circa 1993: Myth or Reality?

    Short version: Is there such a thing as a Mercury 60HP 3 cylinder 4 stroke circa 1993 or not. If so, what is the general opinion as to the reliability of the engine? What should I look out for? Less short version: Attempting to get long distance info from a dealer in Lake Havasu City about a...
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    "Low Rider" Bass type boats on big lakes? (Lake Powell)

    In a bit of a quandary. Spend a summer on Lake Powell with a friend with a 22' Sea Ray many moons ago but still consider myself a rusty semi novice at this point. Shopping for my own boat. Given $ limits and personal preferences I'm looking for a 16-18' used welded aluminum deep V with a...
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