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    2001 15hp 2stroke merc opinions

    I moved it to non repair
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    Opinions on a 15 or 20hp tohatsu

    There is a place here in fla that sells tohatsu's.I'm going to buy a new 15 or 20hp outboard i think.I found a new 2011 20hp short shaft with electric start and power trim for $2590+tax which comes out to a little over $2750.Is that a good price.Or i was just going to go with a 15hp manual for...
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    Merc over rev limiter

    I have a 15hp merc that has a over rev limit of 6400rpm's.I know that the operating range is between 5000 and 6000 but will the motor get damaged if u ran at 6300 rpm's or some what close at a constant basis?As long as i stay under the 6400 rpm's will i be ok?
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    removing a oil filter

    Is there any type of special tool to remove a oil filter on a 15hp 4stroke merc as the space around the filter is so tight i can barely fit anything in there?Has anyone done this to a 15 or 20hp 4stroke and what did u use to get the filter off? Also can i just put the new one on by hand...
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    2009 merc 15hp 4stroke/what u would pay

    Well i found a 2009 15hp merc 4stroke on CL today with 4 1/2 yrs of warranty left on it for $1750 but i offered him $1400 and he said come pick it up tomorrow.Do guys think that is a good deal as i think it is but i want to hear what u guys think and what u would pay for it.Thanks for any info.
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    after market oil filters for 15hp 4stroke outboards

    I am going to be buying a new 15hp yamaha or a 15hp merc 4stroke here very soon and i know what oil i want to run in them but i want to put the highest quality oil filter i can on my motor.Has anyone used after market filters like mobil 1 filters or something along that line in their 15hp...
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    water in the lower unit

    Well to my suprise i drained the lower unit in my 15hp 2stroke i just bought 3 weeks ago and noticed the milky color and i'm sure it's water.My question is i asked the guy who is fixing it at my marina if it sat in storage for 10yrs could it have dry rotted some of the seals in the lower unit...
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    1995 yamaha 15hp 2stroke

    Does anyone know what the cc's on a 1995 15hp yamaha 2stroke are as i just bought one in mint gem condition for $800 with less then 20hrs on it and it sat in storage for over 10yrs with no use and the owner cleaned the carb and the water pump is working great so if there is anything i need to...
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    What a deal for this gem of a motor

    I have been lookig for a motor for my 1436 boat and finally after a long time this ad came on craigslist and what a steal for this yamaha 15hp 2stroke with less then 20hrs runtime,this is by far the cleanest motor i have seen since i have been boating unless it came straight from the box.It is a...
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    using dove,dawn soap to flush out your outboard

    I know this might sound crazy but has anyone ever flushed out their outboard with either dove or dawn soap?My buddy about 12yrs ago showed me a trick on how he never gets any salt build up in his engine. He usto take 3to 5drops of soap and put it in the water hose and then run it through the...
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    Moding my 2010 lowe 1436 jon boat/how long will wood last

    I plan on using wood to put a few mods in my small boat to weigh it down especially the front and am going to use behr water seal as thompsons did crap:mad: for me and the behr lasted at least a yr in my last boat and was going strong but how long do u think this stuff will hold up in saltwater...
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    2005 25hp 2stroke merc in mint worth this money

    I found a 2005 25hp 2stroke merc for $1400 cash on craigslist.Does anyone think that is a good deal as i think it is but would like to here any thoughts and opinions on it?I'm going to take a look at it today so i will see how it looks in person as pics can do wonders for a motor.I actually...
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    15hp rpm differences

    I am deciding on a 15hp 4stroke for my 14ft boat.I have a question i hope someone can answer.I have looked up every 15hp motors specs and i mean like honda,merc/tohatsu the same,yamaha,and suzuki.All the 15hp motors had the exact wot rpms at 5000 to 6000rpms and according to the brochures i read...
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    Breaking your outboard in with synthetic oil.

    I was just wondering if anyone has ever pulled their 4stroke outboard out of the box or marina and used synthetic oil from the very first second the motor was fired up and how does it run today?I know they say just like cars to break in the engine with conventional oil then use synthetic oil if...
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    Fact or fiction/synthetic oil is better then conventional oil or outboard brand oil

    I wanted to get some facts or just opinions on oil for me or to help anyone who needs help on the subject.I personally belive that synthetic oil is a million times better then any brand oil like merc oil or yamalube or any other oils out there for either 2 or 4strokes.I also belive that people...
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    15hp 4stroke yamaha/good deal or pass

    Well i have heard awesome things about the yamaha 15 and 20hp 4strokes but one thing still gets me and i have not got enough info to make the plunge i want to make by buying a 4stroke yamaha that is wht i'm hoping i can alot of help here.The one thing eating at me is the hole shot on these...
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    15hp suzuki 4stroke experience

    I am going to make a decision soon and i want to make sure i have some good hard facts from some actual owners or people who have any type of experience with a newer 15hp 4stroke suzuki.I would like if anyone owns or has owned this motor at all to share any of their experiences with this motor...
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    15 or 20 hp yamaha 4stroke a slug out of the hole

    I have been looking for a 15 or 20 hp 4stroke for my new 1436 lowe rated for 20hp max.I was really leaning toward a 15 or 20 hp yamaha till i was told by several people and even dealers that the yamaha's were slugs out of the hole is this fact or fiction?But they did say they are outstanding...
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    tohatsu 20hp or 15hp for my 1436 lowe/need help

    I have a brand new 1436 lowe that weighs approx 185lbs which is really light and it is rated for a 20hp max.I have owned tohatsu's all my life and love them to death but only the 2strokes.Here is my problem or dilemma i have and i need good expert help so i do not make a big mistake. So here we...
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    finally got my boat/1436 lowe

    I finally got a new boat and i have to say i'm happy that is over for a while and i really like it now what motor to get on it.It is rated for a 20hp max so know i'm weighing my options out any opinions or help on this one out here.Does anyone have a same type of setup with a 15 or 20hp 4stroke...
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