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    Throttle friction tensioner - Tohatsu 15 or any

    I don't have a lot of experience with outboards, but it appears that a throttle friction tensioner would make life a lot more comfortable.<br /><br />My Tohatsu is, thankfully, a very easy, short throw (or twist) throttle, but, even so, an hour or so of holding it gets to be a real chore.<br...
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    Tohatsu 2001 - 15D2 4 versus 3 blades?

    In my process of shopping for a new prop for my 2001 Tohatsu 15D2 I found the only one available from iBoats is a 4 blade unit with slightly less pitch (which I understand).<br /><br />The stock is a 9.2 X 8.8 three blade and the iBoats unit is 9.25 X 8.4 four blade. <br /><br />My question is...
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    Attn: Elvin - Tohatsu Prop Question

    Just thought you might like to know, Elvin, that while price shopping for a prop for a Tohatsu 15D2 (2001) I checked your website and noticed a potential error in your Prop Kit pricing ... It says - "Retail-$29.95, Online price - $39.95". <br /><br />Your prop prices are good for the one...
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    My $250 Polarkraft

    I'm about finished with a total rebuild of a 1981 Polarkraft CGF-1444 and do I ever like it :) <br /><br /> <br /> <br /><br />You can read all about it on my website, if you wish, at: www.pogo123.com
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    Tohatsu 15D2 Prop seal leak

    When I went out to the shed to look over my 2001 Tohatsu 15D2 before taking it out for the season, I noticed a very small puddle of oil just under the foot and just behind the prop. Checking it for a day reveals it leaks about a drop about every hour ... maybe a bit longer.<br /><br />The...
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    Spark Plug confusion

    I recently went in to buy a couple new plugs for my 2001 Tohatsu M15D2 and ran into the NGK rep who often visits Marinas in the area.<br /><br />As I told the parts guy that I wanted two NGK BR7HS-10 plugs, the rep commented that I'd get better performance over a wider rpm range using BPR7HS-10...
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    Another Merc 20 Model ID question

    I just came into a Mercury 20HP this afternoon and I can't determine the year ... unlike most others, there's no year on the ID plate ... just a serial 5765766.<br /><br />The engine looks as though it's barely had any use and starts on the first pull, but, so far, all I can locate is a range...
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    Tohatsu M15D sparkplug

    I recently bought a used 2000 Tohatsu 15 HP (M15D) and am now finding controversy over the sparkplug.<br /><br />An owner's manual didn't come with the engine, but the PDF version from the Tohatsu site lists an NGK B7HS-10.<br /><br />The local dealership mechanic now tells me I need to run a...
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    Polar CGF-1444

    I have been offered a Polar (or Polar Craft) model CGF-1444 for what appears to be a reasonable price, but ... I know absolutely nothing about this line.<br /><br />An online search didn't turn up anything even close, so I was wondering if anyone was familiar with this model and about the...
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    12 footer engine size

    As all of you know by now, I have an older (about 1980) 12 ft Alumacraft, either model E, EL or EZ.<br /><br />The EZ is rated at 7.5 HP, but the E at 12 HP (and I can't see any difference between models, really).<br /><br />I have been powering it with a 6 HP Suzuki that gave me 17Kts (GPS)...
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    Another "Good Buy" question

    I've been offered a 2000 Tohatsu M15D2 for $850 and am strongly considering it even though I don't currently have a hull to hang it on.<br /><br />It's owned by a long time friend, so I know the engine, know that he used it regularly and keeps it well maintained.<br /><br />However, though it...
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    Was there ever a 12 footer?

    I have a small aluminum semi-V skiff that I restored and am trying to find out it's manufacturor. Did Alumacraft ever make a 12 footer?<br /><br />This boat is 12'4" LOA by 47" Beam, has wooden bench seats and is, I think, quite old although very sea worthy.<br /><br />Looking at some of the...
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    Fun Time

    In all the time I've hung out in iboats, this is the first that I've visited the Dockside Chat and I must say that I've had both a stimulating and very enjoyable time.<br /><br />This gang is positively Nuts-O!!! :) .. just the company I prefer. <br /><br />Just wanted to comment on how I've...
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    Aluminum boat bow eye installation

    I have a small aluminum semi-V skiff on which I think a better bow eye than is currently installed would be a big advantage, but .. I need some recomendations/discussions, please.<br /><br />The current bow eye is on top of a small plate at the highest point on the bow. That puts it well above...
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    Used Minn Kota Turbo 40 info request

    I recently came by a used Minn Kota Turbo 40 (27 lbs Thrust - Serial: MKJE0156862 according to the label), but I have no other info on this unit and don't know when it was sold originally or the best parts sources.<br /><br />The motor ran well initially, but then started quitting...
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