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    1974 888 Merc Outdrive Swap

    Hi all - Here's the issue. Our '74 Winner with 302/188hp Merc 888 needs an outdrive. The motor on this boat is a closed cooling water system, using the typical belt driven pump to pull raw water thru a hull fitting. I have found a '73 302/188hp Mec 888 donor boat that is NOT a closed cooling...
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    Suggestions for Honda BF-20 prop

    Recently installed a 2006 Honda BF-20 4 stroke onto my 15' trihull to use on a HP restricted lake. Current prop is aluminum, 4 blade, 9-1/4X10. Currently, my max WOT is at 4100 rpm per tiny tac. Engine is noticeably lugging, and boat will not plane. (recommended WOT is 5000 rpm min to about...
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    Water seperator before or after primer bulb?

    I just purchased a Racor water sep filter (small outboard model) for my 2006 20 hp honda. I will be permanently mounting the filter to the transom area. My question for those familiar with these filters: In regards to priming the engine, does it make any difference if this filter is installed...
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    20 HP Honda - Cold Start Issues

    Just purchased a new to me 2006 20HP 4 stroke Honda elec start - I am told it has about 15 hrs on it. It will turn over but not start on a cold start. Give it a touch of starting fluid in the air inlet and it will fire right up - though it will be rough for 20 seconds or so. After that it runs...
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    15 HP - Engine control station question

    First post! I am outfitting a small trihull (after 12 years in storage) for a HP restricted lake. I found a 2005 Johnson 15 hp elec start/remote steer over the phone today - the dealer told me I would need to replace my 1970ish side mount control station and shift /throttle cables in order to...
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