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    tight steering

    i have a 50hp yamaha. great engine but steering is extremely tight. i have loosened the steering cable, and found that the cable is fine. the problem definitely sit with the engine mounting. i have already greased it such that the grease is forced out at the bottom of the joint. but to no...
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    trim theory

    can someone explain how the angle that the motor is set at affects performance/handling of the boat. <br /><br />from what i read in some threads on the subject the time it takes to get onto plane is affected by hydrofoils that are fitted to the lower unit (cavitation plate?) and trim tabs...
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    manual interpretation

    what is OMC? from what i can make out, they seem to manufacture a range of lubricants and sealants. is there a generic description of recommended products. ive not heard or seen OMC products on shelves here in SA.<br /><br />are the torque settings for the head bolts really, in my case...
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    low power evinrude

    i have recently become involved in boating as an extension to the fine passtime of fishing. aquired a boat (5,5m - 18.5ft) with two suzuki dt50's. upgraded to two evinrude starflite 85hp V4's (ID plate had been sprayed over so i dont know the vintage). the v4's are extremely low on power when...
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