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    WOT for Yam 75hp

    What is the WOT range for a Yamaha F75 4stroke? Attempting to prop the engine and make sure I have the right pitch. Is there a site that lists the WOT's??
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    Prop Torque

    I am getting a lot of prop torque on my boat and even with weight distributed properly, the boat lists to starboard a bit and wants to wander that way.<br /><br />What is the best solution for overcoming this?
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    75hp 4 stroke blowing fuses

    I have a 2005 Yamaha 75hp 4 stroke that keeps blowing fuses for the tilt control. I had it happen twice yesterday. Any suggestions on where to look for the problem??
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    Smart Tabs trend

    I am noticing a trend on here where people are putting smaller smart tabs on their boats than what is recommended by Nauticus. I am in the market for tabs and currently have a 17' CC with a 50hp motor......which tabs should I use??? <br /><br />Confused in San Diego
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    15HP Carb question

    I just received a 2003 used 15HP outboard that I bought through IBoats. I took the cover off and there is no cover over the carburator throat. You can see straight into it. Is it missing or do they not cover it?<br /><br />Also, there was a small plastic "arm" with a metal pin in it, marked...
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    2003 Merc or Johnson???

    I cannot make up my mind. Looking at getting a 15hp motor from here, either the used 2003 Merc 15hp or the new 2003 Johnson 15hp. Anything I should know that would push me towards one or the other?<br /><br />I would get the extended warranty on the Merc. Price difference is $500 between the...
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    Quality of new Johnson outboards

    How do the new Johnson outboards stack up against the competition? Found a 2003 15hp, but am unfamiliar with their reputation these days.
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    Add'l Newbie questions

    I am a complete newbie to boating. I bought an 11' RIB to use for diving and it had a 1991 9.9hp Mercury motor on it.<br /><br />The motor does not seem to be enough when the boat is fully loaded and I want to put a bigger motor on the boat. I had posted about a Honda motor earlier this week...
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    Cheap Honda outboard??

    I am looking to find a 15 or 20hp Honda 4 stroke motor. Does anyone know of an internet site that has good prices on these? My local dealer is asking MSRP for these things.
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    Propeller recommendation

    I have a 1991 Merc 9.9 outboard on a 10ft Achilles inflatable boat. I have no problems with performance with just me in the boat, but when I load a buddy and dive gear, the performance goes in the toilet.<br /><br />Would a propeller with a different pitch help??? Lower pitch? What would that...
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