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  1. SeaKaye12

    5400 WOT w/17p...Should I be Satisfied??

    Hello All,<br /><br />Mine is a 15' TriHull with a Merc 85. New to me this season. It came with no prop (stolen) so I asked here and bought a used 17p prop.<br /><br />Alls well so far. I had no tachometer until yesterday, so I didn't know what my WOT RPM was; but out of the hole seems a...
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    I guess I need a Modulite?

    Hi,<br /><br />I'm about to wire up my old 1993 Camry for a trailer. I thought I could just splice into the wires going to the tail/brake lights.<br /><br />Seems that I need a "black Box" gadget that costs about $40.00.<br /><br />It takes a direct feed from the battery.<br /><br />Do I really...
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    Advice on purchasing an inflatable?

    Hi,<br /><br />I've been tempted lately to purchase an inflatable boat that I can put in a pick-up truck.<br /><br />I would want to use my 15HP Johnson on it.<br /><br />Any tips for selecting one?<br /><br />What would something like I need cost? And; what sort of life-span do they have...
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    Who Manufactures Mercruiser Engines???

    Well...you can tell from the question that I am in the very early stages of acquiring knowledge of I/O setups.<br /><br />Does Mercruiser actually make their own engine blocks? I had always assumed that GM or Ford or Chrysler actually made the engines...and Mercruiser essentially adapted them...
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    Santa Barbara...Channel Islands

    Looking for people/posts relating to boating in the Santa Barbara area.<br /><br />Maybe someone could point me to another forum if no-one's here?<br /><br />A search here returned nothing on the subject...but maybe some of my neighbors are here??<br /><br />Thanks for reading, Chuck
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    Post Pictures of Seldom Seen Outboards

    Here's one that I haven't seen in a long time<br /> <br /><br />Please post your unusual pics here.....<br /><br />Thanks for looking, Chuck
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    Possible to add Voltage Regulation?

    Hi,<br /><br />Correct me if I'm wrong. On older Mercs (I have a '77 85HP) the stator charges the battery at ever increasing voltages as the RPM picks up.<br /><br />Isn't that pretty hard on today's batteries?<br /><br />And, wouldn't it blow many modern electronic accessories?<br /><br...
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    Ssshhhh...Don't let the Merc Inline Guys See this...

    Hi...<br /><br />There are some posters here who own and swear by the Merc in-line 6's as God's gift to outboarding.<br /><br />I'd like the straight story...do those 1500's really run like raped apes? Did Mercury really produce a great engine (in it's day) compared to the OMC stuff that...
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    Another Tach Post...Laddies? Dunaruna?

    Well...I've posted about this before...<br /><br />I have a 1977 850 with a tach that "redlines" whenever the ignition is turned on.<br /><br />(I already checked the ground connections that fixed the problem for another poster)<br /><br />I plan to disconnect the existing wires at the...
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    What is your GPH at WOT with your engine?

    Note to JB... I realize that this is not technically a repair topic...but since I have a Merc...and am interested in other peoples experiences with Mercs...I hope you can allow this post to remain in this forum. If not...of course I understand ...Chuck<br /><br />Someone here said that there...
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    Anybody remember TC-W oil (no 3...)

    Hi,<br /><br />When I got my free boat and 1977 Merc 850 earlier this year...it came with a fair amount of ""Old Stock" Quicksilver Formula 50-D oil...and some Penzoil TC-W oil. (not TCW-3...)<br /><br />Anyone remember what changed from these older formulations to what's sold today as...
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    Opinions: Tundra, Silverado, F150, Dodge 1500

    Hi,<br /><br />I'm in the market for a new truck. I want an extended cab, V8, and the standard creature comforts.<br /><br />My towing requirement is for a 16' Runabout...and I'd like to be set if the future holds say; a 22' boat.<br /><br />Are any of you in a position where you get to drive...
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    Are Seal Conditioners ever used in T/T systems?

    Hi,<br /><br />I have a 1977 Merc 850 with the external T/T pump. It has all original seals that don't seem to be leaking.<br /><br />A few years back I had the pleasure of using a product for the automatic transmission in my old Ford. It's purpose was to soften and re-juvinate the seals. It...
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    Are there still any deals out there on lake-front RE?

    Hi All,<br /><br />What's on the market in your area for lake-front properties? <br /><br />Is it essentially a millionaires-only arena now-a days...or are there still places where a modest sum can buy a servicable cottage/cabin on a lake (or perhaps river leading to a lake?<br /><br />Of...
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    Sure would be nice if Stator had wire terminals

    I'm sure there has to be a good reason...and Im imagine that one or more of you will be quick to tell me what it is!<br /><br />The wires from my stator on my Merc 850 are toast. The insulation is shot...just flakes off when touched. I've gone ahead and spliced into the wires right at the...
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    Boatfix.com Why are they so much cheaper?

    Hi,<br /><br />I'm about to buy an impeller kit for my Merc 850. From what I can tell...if I don't want the housing...but want all the other parts (impeller, O-rings, gaskets, etc...) then I need Sierra part # 18-3217.<br /><br />In looking on line...prices seem to vary from $24.95 to over...
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    Any Marine Recyclers in Southern California?

    Hi,<br /><br />I would like to start a list of bone yards in Southern California.<br /><br />Anyone know of any? Or...maybe a site that lists them?<br /><br />This is the sort of place I'm looking for:<br /><br /> http://www.boatrecycling.com/ <br /><br />They are in Northern California...too...
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    Who's Got the Pictures of Engines year by year?

    Hi,<br /><br />Somewhere; perhaps via a link from here...I remember seeing somebody's web site where he had pictures of engines...year by year....Identified by the look of their cowling.<br />I think they were Johnnyrudes....but I bet somebody has a Mercury version out there...and who know...
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    Microsoft Outlook Express Question

    Hi!<br /><br />I used to be an AOL'er.<br /><br />As much flack as AOL takes for various eccentricities...there are some good things with their service here and there.<br /><br />Their e-mail reader for example...I could download e-mail headers and text...see who was talking to me...see whether...
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    What about Taskmaster Tires...Worse that Carlisle???

    Hi<br /><br />Of all the things that I read about trailer tires...most everyone here seems to agree that Carlisle tires are bad bad bad...I remember one of you showing a picture of one of your Carlisle's that blew out while sitting on the driveway......<br /><br />Well, how about Taskmaster...
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