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    Suzuki df90 2008

    Suzuki Manual says 5.7 litres of oil with filter change. Label on motor says 4 litres. 4.2 litres brings oil level near max level. Has anybody else encountered this? Wade
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    19" vs 17" Suzuki DF90 Doral Sunquest 170

    My 2008 Doral Sunquest with Suzuki DF90 runs 36 miles per hour (GPS), C/W 19 prop and trimmed for max speed. Motor is revving 5000 rpm. Suzuki says WOT 5500 rpm. I am wondering if I should try a 17 pitch? I am considering a four blade prop and I am looking for the pros and cons of doing that...
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    Suzuki DF 90 prop switch from 17" to 19"

    I wasn't sure where to put this. Hope this is the right place. I had been having all sorts of problems with my 17' Doral Sunquest C/W Suzuki DF 90. Specifically planning problems and trim issues. I could get the boat to plane but only with a lot of the hull in the water and most trim down. Still...
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    Best tow vehicle - Opinions and recommendations please

    I know this will likely start a long discussion. Time has come to replace the current vehicle. Sold current one to my daughter. I would like to hear about forum user experience with Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, Tundra, F150, Silverado any others. I am pulling 2500-3000 pound boat, 4500 pound...
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    Suzuki DF 90 A Prop Question

    Can someone tell me what the proper torque is for the propeller nut on this engine? Thanks Wade
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    Suzuki 2009 DF90 Propeller removal.

    Kid mangled up the prop pretty good. Hit a rock. Don't know how to get this one off. Can some one provide some directions or point me to somewhere that does? Please and thanks. Wade
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    Transport Suzuki DF90 Use transom lock or not?

    Not sure how to transport this motor. Use transom lock or not? Seems to me that it places motor much to high. Considering transom saver. Would appreciate some experienced opinions. Soon. Wade
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    Coupler replacement EZ Loader. Reccomendations??

    Need to replace it. Current one is a F****n. Reccommendations?
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    2008 doral 170 sunquest

    Recently purchased this boat new cw DF90 Suzuki. Guy that sold it to me got it from a defunct dealership. Really enjoyng the boat but noticed today several hairline cracks in the gel coat immediately under the windshield on the port side. Should I be concerned with this and what would have...
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    Honda Pilot squats when towing my boat - What's acceptable?

    I am pulling a DORAL 170 Sunquest with an 05 Honda Pilot. Trailer, boat, motor and gear probably weighs close to 2200 pounds. My Honda squats badly and I wonder if I should be concerned? Is this normal or should I be concerned? Vehicle seems to handle fine. Ride does seem to suck though! What...
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    Fishing and Skiing - Aluminum or glass Dilemma

    We are faced with a dilemma not unfamiliar too many families. We like fishing, tubing and skiing. We are in Canada. We have lots of lakes but many of them can be quite rocky. I have had two glass boats and one tin boat. Both glass boats sustained some dings. Seems to me tin boats are a lot more...
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    Pointers on what to look for

    We would like to buy another boat for fishing and for my family to have some fun on the water. We don't have a lot to spend so I can't afford to buy a $10000 boat and motor. I don't need a situation that will cause me a lot of problems. We need a solid combination that will hang together and...
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    My boat is a little pregnant err..I mean overpowered.

    I have a 15 1/2 footer with an 1989 80 horse Merc. on it and I have operated it that way for 2 years. I bought it that way. I didn't check until later and then found out that it is only rated at 65 horsepower. I want to get this boat to where it is supposed to be. My question is what will fit on...
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    Spedo pitot on 89 80 Merc

    Does any one know where the speedo pitot is on a 1989 80 horse Merc? I have looked everywhere on mine and I can't find one which leads me to believe that it doesn't have one. What kind of set up do I need to get my speedometer working? Thanks for your replies. Wade
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    Speedometer problems

    I have a speedometer in my boat but there is no hose or wires connected to it and I can't find a pitot on the motor any where. It is a 3 cylinder 1989 Merc 80 horse. Don't know a thing about this stuff so really need your help to figure out what I have to do to get a working speedometer.
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    Outboard Motor replacement

    I have a situation. The Merc 80 IL3 on my little boat is too much power and weight for it. The boat max rating is 65. I have the necessary mechanical apptitiude to change it but I have not done it before. I am looking for pointers on what to do and what not to and some reccomendations on...
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    Leaky Boat

    I have a boat that takes some water. The problem is I can't locate the source. After every outing there is some water in the bilge. Not very much but I would feel better if it stayed dry. It is 15 1/2 bow rider and it is in very good condition. It has been re-powered at some point in time..have...
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    Yamaha 70 Price check?

    Looking to buy a 70 Yamaha 2 stroke but I am not sure what to Pay. Late 80s earlier 90 s vintage. Let me know your thoughts on the value for a good condition running unit. Thanks.
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    Overpowering your boat.

    I wasn't sure where to put this. If I am out of line someone please tell me. I have a 1989 15 1/2 foot, bow to propeller, FiberTech Glass boat with an 1989 80 horse Merc. triple on it. It is dangerously fast. I am sure it didn't start out with that size of motor. I am relatively new to boating...
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    Boat sits high on Trailer launching is a pain. Help!

    I have an older rig. 89 Fibre Tech, (Canadian Boat), 15 1/2' open bow glass boat with an 80 Merc on a Calkins trailer. It is a fairly light boat in pretty good condition. I bought it so I could pull it with my Chevy Venture van. I guess the weight at somewhere between 1400 -1800 pounds. Here is...
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