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    2001 15hp yamaha prop?

    I,ve got a 2001 15hp short leg yamaha,that I bought used.The prop on it says 9 1/4 X10 1/2 is that the original size prop for that motor and year? I would like to purchase a new prop for it, but would like to make shure its the original size for that motor. Thanks for any help Mike
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    What would be the better deal?

    A 1995 15hp johnson,or a 2000 15hp yamaha???Already own the 1995 johnson; but I,ve lined up a 2000 15hp yamaha with boat and trailer witch looks to be a good deal, got to get to it before somebody gets there before me though?Just wondering if I am heading in the right way??Mike
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    Prop pitch for 1995 15 hp Johnson

    I,ve recently purchased a 1995 15hp Johnson regular leg manual start,,the prop that is on it looks bad,found a used replacement for it wich was what was on it in the first place a 9 1/2X10.. the salesman proposed me a 9X11 what is the general difference between the two ,,,how would it affect my...
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    1995 Johnson 15HP short leg

    What are the parts interchangability on that motor esp.the propeller ,would a prop off a 1979 9.9 evinrude do the trick?Im also looking for the original decals for it, having quite a difficulty in accomplishing this, will check with outboard motor dealers on the weekend..$$$///As for the color I...
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    Reprodution decals for Johnson outboards

    There is a site for reproduction decals for Mercury,s,,just sold that merc today by the way.I,m now lined up for a 94/95 15hp johnson that the previous owner painted all black even over the decals,,,just curious to know if theres such a site for Johnsons would like to get hold of something close...
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    1994/1995 johson color

    Hi I,m in the process of buying a 15 hp johson 94/95 the original owner pated it all black (over the emblems and everything!!:eek:)would like to have the original color or a picture of it, to bring it back to its initial color thanks for any help.Mike
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    1977 9.8//110 mercury

    Hi,I took my motor for its first test run today.Tried it in a barrel at home first,starts on the second pull after having spent the winter in the basement.At home there was some smoke coming out the pee hole,could not really open it up it just wants to empty the barrel...tried it out on the lake...
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    Mercury stickers per year

    Been trying to find a posting that was in this section a while back,it was about a manufacturer of stickers to replace torn or worn out ones or for any other reasons,,just cant seem to dig it out realy liked that because you could tell what year was your engine just by chequing out the color and...
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    Mercury pics.through the years?

    Hi,I recently purchased a used 1977 9.8hp mercury,was amazed at how light it was.I dont really know much about mercs(was more into johnyrudes).What I'm trying to do is to find a site that has the pictures of mercs through the years ;been scrounging the net about that, and I yet have to come up...
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    Mercury 9.8/110 1977

    Finally got the year straightened out at the dealer today,it was sold to me as a 78 it's a 77 after all/I would have bought it anyway.Theres a knob at the end of the tiller it can screw in and out just wondering what is it's used for?any ideas about this anyone? When I got the motor there was no...
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    1978 9.8 Merc ?year

    Hi I just bought a used 9.8 merc this morning,dealer told me it was a 78: but I would like to be shure since he didnt write the year on the sales contract ,,Been looking at some of the charts that you can find in some of the threads here,I am only getting more confused by them, the serial no on...
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    No.of blades on a prop?Reason

    Something surprised me about props,yesterday.I have a1981 9.9evinrude,and a2008 8hp yamaha and they both have 3 blades on their props.I am now looking at a1978 9.8hp with 2 blades on its prop, its a motor thats reasonably close in hp than the other ones that I have,,whats the diff in performance...
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    1978 9.8hp mercury ?

    Does anyone have any info on these..I am looking at one at a boat dealership I am told it has been checked out.How are parts availability for these older mercs,are they reliable?any info would be welcome thanks Mike
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    5hp suzuki year?

    got rid of it,couldnt find the parts needed to fix it.Looking at a 1978 merc.now wonder if I can find find parts for that one?
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    Tracker Jon Boat 15/42 info

    I am checking out aluminum jon boats,came across an add about a Tracker Jon Boat.The model that got my attention is the 15/42 with a live well in it.I beleive its a fairly new model,I am just wondering if anyone has bought one of these .Would like to have info on it other than the sales pitch...
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