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    What happened to Searay?

    I have been searching the web to find the phone number of Searay and they have removed it from their website. I find it very revealing when a company positions itself as a premiere boat company and is too frightened to put their phone number or even a contact on their website. It appears that...
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    Exhaust Flap

    I have a 1995 SeaRay Spitfire with a Merc 350 Magnum tournament Ski power plant. I noticed the exhaust flap missing and was wondering where would be the best place to find a replacement.<br /><br />Thanks :cool:
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    1995 Merc 350 Magnum Tournament ski engine

    I have a 1995 Searay Spitfire with a Merc 350 Tournament ski type engine. The exhaust flap has come off and I need to replace the rubber flap that covers the exhaust. Does anyone know where I might locate thatis part?<br /><br />Thanks,
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    Hydrofoils

    I purchased my 15' Sea Sprite with a Johnson 88 hp SPL. It also had a hydrofoil on engine. I am curious as to the advantages or disadvantages of keeping it on the engine. Does it improve hole shot? Will I plane at slower speeds? It appears that there are two sides to the arguement; everyone...
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    Octane content

    I have noticed a consistant recommendation, for 2 stroke engines, of good oil and 87 octane gas. The oil is a given but I was wondering if a higher octane might make a difference. Such as better low rpm running, faster hole shots, etc....<br /><br />Any evidence? or opinions
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    To Dhadley

    Thank you for your response on the Gas / oil /sparkplug question. Are there any advantage s to using a higher (premium) octane gasoline?<br /><br />Thanks
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    1989/90 Johnson 88 SPL

    Does any one know what the best octane, spark plugs and gap for a Johnson 1989/90 88 hp SPL . Thanks, Also, if I am running a 19 pitch AL prop could I swith to a 19 pitch SS. I don't have a tach so I cannot test.
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    Motor hours

    I have noticed that many of the postings for outboards have hours listed. I am in the prosess of purchasing a 1990 Johnson 88 hp SPL and I am unaware of an hour meter on this motor; am I missing something?
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    1990 Johnson 88 hp SPL

    I am looking at buying a 15ft runabout with a 1990 Johnson 88 hp SPL. I am interested in Skiing and general boating. The motor appears to be in good shape. It does have a few bumps and scrapes on the bottom of the lower unit. Was the 88 SPL a reliable motor? Can it pull larger skiers? Will...
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