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    honda 9.9 kicker prop help

    A friend of mine has a bf9.9 honda 4 stroke, and we need a prop for it. It will be used as a kicker for an older 17 foot fiberform. The problem is that it threw the prop (it had been sitting for years, no one checked the nut). We have absolutely no base line as far as pitch or anything. Any...
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    need prop help '05 Suzuki 140

    I'm running a 2006 20'7" deep V pilot house boat (Defiance 200) that has an '05 Suzuki 140 on the back. The boat is fairly heavy due to the pilot house. I'm looking to re-prop. I currently have what it came with 14X19 alum. Currently running WOT at 5700 RPM. Specs say I can run up to max...
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    raymarine digital hd fishfinders

    Does anyone have any experience with these???<br /><br />I'm looking for a new fishfinder, and I like the interface ability (will work with my handheld GPS), butI've never used any of their products.
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    pull to prime switch

    I recently purchased a 1994 merc 8hp LS to use as a kicker. I have zero experience in these as I am used to electric start and steering controls.<br /><br />This is the first time I've started it, and I think the pull to prime switch may be broken.<br /><br />I pulled the switch, and got it...
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    bilge pump install ?

    I just removed my rule 800 bilge pump (17 years old) and bought an Atwood Sahara series 500 that has the automatic float switch inside.<br /><br />The directions show to mount the unit so that the exit tube is toward the back of the boat. It this necessary, or can it point to the front?<br...
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    Dual battery switch and minibus

    I'm finally wiring my battery switch the correct way and I'm running into one question that I need some advice on (and it may not make a difference on how I'm doing it).<br /><br />The switch has a 1,2, both and off position. I'm running them as per the diagram for dual battery, single...
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    best pitch for kicker prop

    I just recently purchased a 1994 8hp mercury. It came with a brand new prop. Pitch shows as 9.<br /><br />Is this a good prop for trolling? Or, should I be looking for something a little different. I haven't even put the motor in the water, but it will only be used for trolling for salmon, and...
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    troll plate removal

    A few years back, I installed a permenant spring loaded troll plate on my 70hp merc. I had to drill holes in the same area that the finned zinc is also attached to.<br /><br />I assumed I would never add a kicker, so I was ok with drilling the holes. Now I have just installed my kicker...
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    frozen steering cable in my tilt tube

    Well, my steering cable was completely frozen, so I started to take the cable end out to lubricate, but now I've gotten myself into a mess...<br /><br />I had to use a hammer to tap the exposed portion of the steering wheel towards the tilt tube. Now it still has not come free, and I have not...
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    increasing turning capabilities

    I have a boat that has a steering issue that was man made, now I need to fix it. The boat originally had a kicker on it, so, in order to avoid having the main engine hit the kicker, they shorted the steering for a left turn. I have since removed the kick, but have severe difficulties trying to...
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    downrigger conversion

    Just curious if anyone knows if it is possible to convert a penn fathomaster downrigger to electric.<br /><br />I have 2 of them, and would hate to go out and by a Scotty. It means changes bases, more money, etc.<br /><br />Thanks for any input
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    1987 merc carb question

    I have had an intermittant problem of no power past 1/2 throttle. While out last time, I sprayed carb clean directly into the carbs. Its a 3 cylinder. Top and bottom cylinders caused the engine to almost die, center cylinder, the boat speed picked up. We adjusted the fuel mixture to increase...
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    testing coils under load

    My 1987 Mercury 70hp will not accelerate past 1/2 throttle. The problem occurs only under a load. My question is whether or not a coil pack could work at idle, but not work under a load? Right now, at idle, I can pull plug wires and get spark to jump 1/2 inch.
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    can you have an intermittant stator failure?

    I have a 1987 70 hp Mercury 3 cylinder. I am having trouble past 1/2 throttle. The trouble is that the engine will cut in and out, but, otherwise, runs fine anything below 1/2 idle. I have been reading other posts that would lead me to a stator type problem, but my problem is very...
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    1987 mercury 70hp

    I'm new to this site, but it looks like there is a ton of knowledge floating around. Hopefully, someone out there can help me.<br /><br />I have a 1987 mercury outboard 70 hp 3 cylinder. For some reason, I can't get the thing to full throttle. I reach about 6mph on my boat, and there is...
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