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I own a 20hp Mariner 1986 which is in need of a respray and i have wet and dried most of the paint off but it really needs the transom clamp removed. I have brought the seloc and other manuals, but none of them cover this. Can anyone help with a brief description or point me towards some...
I brought a 20hp mariner outboard approx 1986 that was in need of a bit of repair (ie. respray, new prop, service etc), and I need some spare parts for it, but everywhere asks for a serial number which I don`t have. Is there any way of getting a number off another part or off the engine so as to...
I have got a 12ft avon inflatable(hypalon) and was wondering if anyone could tell me a safe p.s.i level to inflate it to so I don`t rupture it by over inflating it as I haven`t got a plate telling me on my transom.Many thanks Murphoir...
I have bought a 20hp mariner which doesn`t seem to have an id plate, so I cannot get the serial number. My insurance company requires that I give them one for my engine, otherwise they can`t insure me. Has anyone had the same problem or can anyone suggest a way of re-registering it? Any...
I have a 12ft avon inflatable with 3 air chambers and a keel.My friend has a higher spec boat with pressure release valves. Are these valves important or would I not need them or basically can I over inflate an inflatable? Many thanks Murphoir.......
I have a 20hp mariner short shaft approx 86+ and I need to replace the prop. I have the option of between 9 to 15 inch pitches and was wondering what this meant and what one is best for me. I would like to be able to pull a kneeboard behind (and wakeboard if it goes well enough). If anyone has...
Hi there, excuse my ignorance but I have recently purchased a 12ft avon inflatable (hypalon) and was wondering whether it is possible to over inflate it. My friend has a similar military avon inflatable and his has pressure release valves fitted on his so I was wondering if I may need something...
My friend has just purchased a 20hp mariner longshaft approx97-98 and was wondering if any one can tell him what petrol to oil mix he should be using? Any suggestions are most welcome. Many thanks Murphoir.......
I am very new to the world of boats so please excuse me if I appear to ask stupid questions. I have a 20hp mariner approximately +1986 short shaft and I was wondering if there is a way to increase the performance of it? If anyone can answer this then it would be most appreciated, many thanks...
I have a 12ft avon inflatable with a 20hp mariner approx 1986. Can anyone tell me what height I should make the transom? Any suggestions are most appreciated. Many thanks Murphoir.......
I have a 12ft avon inflatable that needs the transom replacing. Can anyone tell me what type of glue I should use? If anyone has any tips then they would be most appreciated. Many thanks Murphoir......
I have recently purchased a 12ft avon inflatable and on closer inspection it seems the transom has had a problem with water intake. I think that who ever repaired it before was far from a speciaist and they have botched it, so I have taken the old one out and I am going to replace it. Can anyone...
I have recently purchased a 20hp mariner approximately 1986 and it has several scabs/blisters on the paint work as well as the usual wear and tear scratches etc. Can anyone tell me if I need to use a special type of filler, primer and paint or can I just use standard car products? I will be...
I have recently purchased a 20hp mariner outboard approximately 1986 and was wondering if anyone can tell me what oil to petrol mix that I should be using? If anyone can tell me this would be most appreciated. Many thanks Murphoir.....
