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    Engine doesnt even try to start

    Hello, I just got a 1997 Yamaha (VETO) 40HP this weekend and hooked it up to my boat. I tried to give it a test start but it does nothing, it does not even try to start, the startmotor wont turn. I checked if it was stuck but no, i could move it freely. All i did was connected the shift/speed...
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    Yamaha 40 & 50HP same block?

    Hello, I am looking for a 40 or 50 HP for my new spitfire. I found a nice looking 40HP Yamaha, now as far as i understand the 40 is made of the same powerhead as a 50HP Yamaha. Now i would really like a 50HP if it turns out the prop i will buy is a bit too heavy for 40HP. The dealer told me...
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    New boat Project, Spitfire

    Hello guys, Because i want to have something to do this winter i am starting a new project. My friend has a Spitfire with 25HP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ow38Vnw3-s) I think its great and i want one too :) I am planning on buying an old spitfire with a deep V-hull which i am going to...
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    Little Pee Force 35hp

    Hello, I have a Force 25HP running fine in the water but has very little to no pee and only some (very hot) exhaust water. The motor does not overheat but still i want to check why i dont have any pee. I took my boat home and put it in a bucket of water here with the water just above the...
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    25HP Force or 30HP Mercury Lightning?

    Hello, I am looking for a new engine for my small alu boat. I found a 1997 Force 25HP 3cyl weighing 24kg and a Mercury Lightning 30HP 2cyl at 52KG. My boat is small so weight is really an issue, What would be the best engine for my boat? the lightning ofcourse has 5HP more but also weighs...
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    Alu 17p or Ballistic 15p

    Hello, I currently have a little quicksilver aluminum boat with a 25hp force/mercury lightning and a ballistic 15p which does alright but is just unable to touch 40mph so i want to purchace a 30HP Mercury Lightning for it. The question is the prop, the standart prop wont do any good so i am...
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