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    Finally got the boat,motor and trailer together/pics

    Well after getting all my work done on my boat here she is,ready to fish now,started the motor for the first time yesterday and it was beautiful,a bit rough but i expect that till it breaks in a bit more.Time to open her up and see what she has for power.I'm going to a one to 2 day breakin on my...
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    Changing oil on a brand new outboard

    I have a brand new 20hp 4stroke efi suzuki,i'm very anal with maintenance.I know it says to change the oil and filter after 20hrs but that seems a bit long to me.This is just a question i have whether it's right or wrong it makes me feel better. If i do an oil and filter change after a few hrs...
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    Need help please

    I am going out fishing here soon and i was wondering if there was anyone on here from fl who knows for sure(100%)what the bare min req are for a 14ft jon boat if i never go offshore,the most i will ever go is a mile to 2 which is considered inshore,thanks.
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    3m 5200 adhesive/zinc anode

    I'm going to apply this to the bottom of my boat to fill in pitts.Here is the question i have.I know it says to wipe area down with acetone before use,after you apply the acetone and it dries do i just apply the 5200 right after or do i wash it down one more time with freshwater and then let it...
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    Painting a jon boat

    I would like to repaint the bottom of my jon boat and need some help please?I know to sand down,etch it with vinegar,then a self etching primer then paint.I just want to do a cheap as job as possible with doing it correctly though,I checked the bottom of the boat and at the back there is a like...
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    Small hole in a 1436 jon boat transom

    I have a little issue i hope i can get some help on.I was checking the back of my jon boat when i noticed a small hole right at or a bit above the waterline on the transom.If i had to guess the hole will be in the water less then half the time.It's about the size of a #8 screw head,not to...
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    Trailer wiring help

    I have an issue with my wiring on my trailer.I'm not very knowledgable on how to fix wiring and need some help please.The issue i'm having is the lights in the back i just replaced but they are doing the same as the last lights i had on there.When i turn the lights on they are bright and work...
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    Trailer repair

    I have a trailer i believe if i put a bit of work into it,it may be good to use.Here is my biggest issue.The wheel bolts and nuts are rusted good.What is the best if there is any kind of chemical to put on rusty nuts and bolts to loosen the wheels on the trailer.There on there i mean good.I have...
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    Breaking in a engine with RP breakin oil

    I just ordered a brand new 20hp suzuki efi.I wanted to know if i break in the outboard with ROYAL PURPLE breakin oil thats specifically for breaking 4stroke engines will that be ok?I know it's not fcw oil but will it be ok just to break it in for the time it needs.It's not a synthetic oil it's a...
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    Suzuki warranty question

    I am going to order a brand new 20hp 4stroke suzuki that comes with a 3yr warranty.My question is when the 3yr warranty is getting close to running out do they send you a letter like most outboard companies to give you an opportunity to get a few more yrs of warranty for a few hundred bucks?
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    flushing an outboard

    I have a question on flushing an outboard.I flush my engine everytime i go out in salt or freshwater with dove or dawn soap to sanitize the salt.By the way the dawn or dove works wonders for saltwater.The question i have is,if i go camping and leave the motor over night or even possibily 2 days...
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    Any thoughts or facts on the all new 25hp 4stroke efi suzuki

    Well i was going through some sites looking at new motors and i saw that suzuki is remaking the 25hp 4stroke suzuki this yr.Don't know if they released the specs yet but it is going to be an efi outboard now as well as i'm sure a bit more money. Looks like suzuki is catching up with the pack as...
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    Question about cylinder walls in outboards

    Is it true that suzuki outboards hard chrome the cylinder walls?Also if this is true does all outboards have this or just suzuki only have this in their outboards?I was talking to another guy on a forum and he told me that suzuki's rings in their outboards seat different then any other outboards...
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    20hp 4stroke comparisons

    Hello to all.I have been going back and forth on these 20hp 4stroke motors and now in 2 weeks i'm going to purchase one.I have a question. Is it true with 4strokes that the more displacement in a motor the more top end or more torque there is?Like as in the yamaha 20hp has the highest...
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    25hp 2stroke yamaha price?

    Well as most know i have been trying to decide on a new 20hp 4stroke suzuki or a 20hp merc.I was looking on a site for the heck of it and came across a brand new in the box 25hp 2stroke yamaha,short shaft,electric start.The issue i'm having is it's $3400+tax.My question is would anyone pay that...
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    Does octane booster work/is it worth it/does it help?

    Does a regular bottle of octane booster say at walmart work?Would it benefit a new 4swtroke outboard?I get 92 ethanol free octane for my outboard but i was just wondering if anyone had hard facts or has seen an increase in performance from say adding a bottle of octane booster to your gas tank...
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    15hp vs 20hp 4stroke suzuki efi difference

    Well i have been trying for a long time to find out what the difference is between a 15 and 20hp 4stroke outboard in general.Well i got my answer from youtube.I watched a guy from suzuki marine do tests on the same boat(inflatable) with 2,3, and 4 people with the 15hp first then the 20hp. The...
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    Whats the average mpg on a 20hp 4stroke outboard

    Can't seem to get a clear answer online about how many MPG a 20hp 4stroke outboard would get at wot.I want to run a 6 gallon tank and i'm trying to fig out what i would average for a full tank.Also will a 20hp efi really get alot better milage then the carbed 4stroke?
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    20hp 4stroke merc vs 20hp 4stroke suzuki

    Well i have been contimplating these 2 motors for almost a yr now and i still don't know exactly which way to go???I'm really wanting to go with the most powerfull 20hp i can get for the money.I have watched thousands of videos on both and they both seem to be just top notch motors. Yes one...
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    4stroke making oil

    Ok i have a question that i have done a ton of research on.From what i gather and read on many forums when a 4stroke makes oil which is fuel getting past the rings into the oil on breakin,that means the rings did not seat right from what i have read.From what i have researched also is that if...
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