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    What are the "must have" tools while boating

    Ok I am not new to boating and honesly have a lot of friends that are boat owners. We all have our own opininons on what are must have tools while boating. SO IF YOU WERE TO START FRESH AND HAVE A NEW PLASTIC PLANO TOOL BOX ABOARD YOUR BOAT WHAT WOULD YOU FILL IT WITH?
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    20' Pontoon with 75 hp

    Hello all, Anyone have any ideas or advice on more speed from a 20' Generation III pontoon boat? It does not have the "full round tubes" it has round on bottom and continues all the way up to the deck. It now has a 75 hp Merc, 1995, runs at WOT 5200 rpm, I believe it has a 14 pitch prop...
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    1996 mercury 75 hp carb?

    Hello and thanks in advance for your help. I just purchased a used boat from a used car dealer(EBAY). The boat is an 1996 Spectrum 18' with a 1996? 75 hp 2 stroke 3 cyl merc. Only paid $1500 for boat motor and trailer. They told me that they knew nothing about boats and the gentleman...
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    overheating on plane

    Hello, I have a 1995 mercruiser 5.0, Boat runs great, but once I hit plane speeds, the temparature skyrockets, as soon as I come off plane it cools instantly. If I sit at idle and rev the engine it also stays cool. I am confused please help.
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