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    Mercury 1984 BlackMax 200hp VS 1995 Optimax XL 225hp

    I have an opertunity to trade up from a 1984, black max 200hp to a 1995 optimax 225hp. the trade looks good on paper, newer and more ponys. I just dont have any experience with the 225's? My 2oo runs great. I would be pissed if i do the deal only later to find out later that 225s are lemons...
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    ski rope motor guard

    I'm looking for one of those outboard ski rope guards that help keep the rope from getting caught or hung up on an outboard. I've seen them on some of the mid 1980's ski boats with a center of boat rope pole and an outboard. basically a stainless rail from the deck to over top of motor. is...
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    Prop selection help for a 1984 200hp blackmax outboard

    Newbe boater looking for help selecting witch .........prop mfg. or prop series........ is going to provide best performance for my 1984 Ski Centurian Barefoot Warrior. 20'8", Hull wieght is advertised around 1100lbs. Power is a Murcury 200hp BlackMax outboard on a jack plate. It currently has a...
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