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    Ceramic pads

    My trailer needs new brake pads, it has Kodiak brakes and I am thinking of putting ceramic pads on it. I understamd almost all the people that put them on their drag race cars, have taken them off. I know a boat trailer is not a race car, but don't want to waste the money if they are not good...
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    Fuel for 300HP HPDI

    I just bought a boat with a 2005 300 HP HPDI and want to know what fuel I should 'or need to run in it'? Is the ethanol free gas realy worth the extra $1 per gallon? Last time I owned a boat we didn't have ethanol in our gas. thanks Kilburn
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    motor won't go down

    I have a 1986 evinrude motor that won't go down. When the trim switch is put in the down position it makes the normal sounds but doesn't move. It doesn't seem to be a elect problem, what whould I do? thanks
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    Tinn Coated Copper

    How important is tinn plated copper wire for saltwater fishing boats? I use heat shrink on butt connectors,& terminal ends. thanks
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    1998 suzuki 225

    I am looking at a boat with a 225hp suzuki on it, is that a good motor? Is it a 4stroke?
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    Sea Drive

    I have a 1985 sea drive that I like but would like more power.Can any 4 cylinder evinrude/johnson be mated to the sea drive bracket? Can a 6 cylinder engine be mated to the 4 cylinder bracket? I have a line on a 1987boat with a real nice trailer & 185hp motor cheap but I like my hull with the...
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    weight differance between a 115 & 150

    How much is the weight differance between a Johnson 115 & a Johnson 150? I know when I had a 140 it was beleaved there was too much weight differance, the extra 10 hp wasn't any faster.
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    What year & HP is my engine?

    I have a 1987 boat that was purchased in 86. motor is mounted on a bracket & both appear to be org.All I was told was it has a 115HP motor, all I know for sure is it is a 4 cylinder. On the inside of the lower cover is a plate; model# 2BBXC0 serial# J860752 On the motor bracket plate has...
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    140hp out of a 115 evinrude

    My 140 got stolden(along with my boat & trailer) now I have a 115, I really want the performance My 140 had. I know the carbs & exhaust are differant.I have 140 carbs & am looking for the exhaust manifold.Some people I know guess the intake are the same on both engines,some say the reeds are...
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