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    Why can't i run my new 15hp 2stroke merc on 100:1 after it's broke in?

    Sorry i started this thread and in no way did mean to offend anyone or argue with anyone.I was trying to find out some info.
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    How cold is to cold to paint an outboard?

    Hello to all.I have posted on here about painting my outboard which is a 15hp 2stroke merc.I have attemted to paint it once and completely destroyed it by putting to much paint on it.So i started over and went all the way down to the bare metal from the cavitation plate down.I have all the info...
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    Thoughts on the new 1542 jon boat from tracker/worth the money or not?

    A while back i bought a new tracker 1542 and sold it as i thought it would not hold up to the conditions of the gulf as when it turns rough that boat would of taken a beaten.Well i know a few people have had one for a while and was wondering about some feedback on them. Are they worth the cheap...
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    Corner brace cracked on a brand new 1442 alumacraft/added pics

    I just bought a brand new 1442 alumacraft jon boat and i never noticed till today there is a small crack on were the triangle braces are on the transom.It doesn't really look like they do much,will that hurt anything.It's not a bad crack it's just that it's there and bothering me so i also want...
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    15hpv 2stroke merc on a 1442 jon boat

    Hey guys i was just wondering if anyone has a 1442 jon boat with a 15hp 2stroke outboard on it?I just bought a brand new 1442 [ncs]no center seat]alumacraft and have a new 15hp 2stroke merc.Will that be enough to push 2 people and some gear?I keep hearing that the late 90's to early 2000's 15hp...
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    filling in some minor cracks on a fiberglass skiff

    I have a j12 fiberglass skiff and have some minor surface cracks on the sides.When i say minor i mean like spider cracks.Will this leat water in the hull as it is a sealed hull.Also what do i use to cover them besides fiberglass.Can i use an epoxy to just go over them and them sand them down and...
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    100:1 or 50:1 with a 2006 yamaha 25hp 2stroke

    Hey guys i need a little help on this one as i know it's half and half with this question.Here is my question.I will be doing like 50/50 trolling and wide open on the motor and i know most yamahas have been 100:1 for a while but alot of people like to do a 50:1 mix just for that extra...
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    Need help with buying a 25hp outboard

    Ok guys i need some expert opinions on what motor to buy for my 16 ft alumacraft,it's rated for a 35hp but i know that a 25 will scoot it along fast enough.Here is what i have found so far.P.s this motor will be brand new so the things i'm naming are new motors.These will all be manual start and...
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    self etching primer vs zinc chromate

    I am getting ready to paint up my outboard and wanted to know what would be better on it,zinc chromate or self etching primer?Which will protect better as well as giving the paint a better surface to stick to? I have done tons of research the last few days and it's like 50/50 on all the sites i...
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    How to fix saging paint

    I just finished painting my outboard,this is my first and it came out really nice but i went a little heavy in some spots and was wondering if anyone can tell me the best way to fix these few sags. They are not real big but i can notice them easily.I guess i'm more worried about it peeling off...
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    acetone on a cowl

    I just have a easy question for someone i'm sure.I just stripped all the paint off my cowl to repaint it and was wondering if i could clean it off with acetone before i paint it up without hurting the cowl?I just painted my lower unit and used acetone but that is metal and this is a hard...
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    Repainting a cowl on a 15HP outboard

    Hey guys need help one more time on paint issues. I'm almost done painting my outboard and i want to put a nice fresh coat of paint on my cowl. Does it have to be done the same as an outboard or can i just degrease the whole hood, sand the rough spots and paint away since it's not metal?Or do i...
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    painting an outboard

    Hi to all.I just have a 2 quick easy questions i hope.What is the best stuff to clean a few spots off with i just sanded to repaint that won't damage the rest of the paint?Like purple power,or like an orange cleaner.It's not a big spot and i don't want to use acetone but i just want to make sure...
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    I need some help with my 2001 15hp 2stroke merc/PICS ADDED/

    Ok i have a small problem i hope.The lower unit needed some paint so i am repainting it with the factory paint so it looks nice.So i taped up every milk and crany including all the bolts so it would come out nice. Well here is my problem,there is 2 small what seems to be either water intake...
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    Higher octane for outboards

    I was just wondering how high of an octane a outboard can handle?I know when you buy gas with ethanol the octane rating goes down as it sits so i was going to add an octane booster to the gas.Has anyone done this or does it on a consistent basis when they fill up? Will a real high octane gas...
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    2001 15hp tilt question

    I have a 2001 15hp 2stroke merc and i'm having a minor problem and i hope i can get some help.Ok i will do the best i can to describe what is happening. The way the tilt is designed is i think the same as the newer ones of today a ratcheting design.The tilt works great but my question is how...
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    25hp merc sea pro vs the 25hp standard merc

    Hello to all.I have found a dealer that has over 50 25hp merc sea pro's,also i found a guy that has a few of the standard 25hp mercs.I guess the standard usa model has the built in handle for shifting and the sea pro is made by tohatsu with the shifter on the side of the motor and i guess is...
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    paint on an outboard

    Hello to all.I have a 15hp merc that has some dings and some peeling paint but nothing to bad,but i want to repaint the areas that need it..My question is what should i use after i sand down the spots to bare metal?Is acetone safe to use on outboards or it there something else i can use to get...
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    How much play is a prop suppose to have

    I have a 15hp merc 2stroke,it is a 2001 model and i was wondering is there suppose to be a little play when you put the prop on the shaft.My prop does not have to much play but if you take your hand and make the prop firm,then try to move it from front to back it has like a really,really small...
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    2001 15hp 2stroke merc opinions

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Well today i just found a brand new 15hp merc 2stroke for $1000 that was just pulled out of the box and used as a demo for 2mths at a marina.The actual yr of the motor is 2001 but it was not taken out of the box...
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