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    21' Seaswirl and Yamaha 225 Propeller ?

    My father just bought a new Yamaha 225 outboard for his 21' Seaswirl. Yamaha printed him a performance graph using a 15 1/4 X 17P which showed the best performance for his boat. Can someone give me some recommendations for ocean going cruising. At 4000rpm we averaged around 34-37 km/h using a...
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    Need a New Motor - 175 - 200 HP ?

    My father in law is currently in the market for a new motor. He has a 21 ft Sea Swirl that he uses on the coast of B.C. He currently has a Johnson 175 which is causing him a lot of grief. Long story short he needs something to replace it with. I think he is leaning more towards a 4 stroke...
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    1997 Johnson 175 ? Need Help ASAP !

    1997 Johnson 175 Outboard motor on a 21 ft Seaswirl. The boat was on the coast traveling from Prince Rupert to Dundas island (27 miles). The boat used 1/4 tank of fuel. When coming back from Dundas the boat conked out and was towed into shore. Went to a boat mechanic. He replaced the heat...
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    PCM 351 Engine - Info ?

    I am considering an 88 Correct Craft Ski Nautique with the 351 V-8. How are these old engines ? This one has only 455 hours on it. Is it a Merc deal ? Can one get a repair manual for it ? I know it is a Ford engine, but are there any differences being a marine engine. What kind of...
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    MerCruiser 140 Troubleshooting Still !

    I posted a post no to long ago regarding a bog i had when accelerating to full throttle. Everything has been checked (ignition is new and setup properly, fuel pump checked, fuel pickup cleaned) except the carb which i have a kit all ready to go. I was going to rebuild the carb but i am not...
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    Merc 140 Fuel System Question ?

    I have been having this intermittent problem with my Merc 140. Once in a while when i put the coals to her it will bog. I redid the ignition and the problem still is happening. I am about to rebuild the carb but i am thinking it may be something else. Today at the lake i filled the boat with...
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    Valves ?

    I have yet another question regarding my Merc 140. I am in the process of rebuilding the carb. Is it worth setting the valves ? I know they are hydraulic but i don't think they have ever been done. I am trying to get this motor to purr. Also has anyone ever taken the lifters out and cleaned them...
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