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  1. Texasmark

    Mercury 115 2+2

    My 2002 115 2+2 has a 5250 rev limiter module. The serv. manual covers 1996 through the end of production so I don't know if the '92 version had one or not. A 3 blade prop is multifunctional and made for fast running as a design objective. You can get ported props, holes under the leading...
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    Registering A Boat In Texas With No Title

    Really? Where did you come upon that tidbit of info? Unique to Vermont? Any idea as to why? Seems like discrimination to me.........
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    Pontoon speed vs rpm

    Apparently your "prop slip" is high at the lower speeds. Go-fast.com has a prop slip calculator. You input your gear ratio...like a 2:1 would only have 2 entered, propeller pitch and your RPMs. Answer comes up "theoretical max speed" which would be a screw turning in a piece of wood type...
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    1969 Lamar boat built by Central Boat Works

    That's a classic. Back in the mid 50's dad and I would go down to Galveston to fish and would pass the boat works. I always "lusted in my heart" (Jimmy Carter) for one of those pretty boats they had on display as we only had a 10 hp Scott Atwater and rented what we used.
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    Mercury hard shift problem

    If the bushing is bad I would expect that you could grasp the lever at the top and attempt to make is "wobble". If solid then I would look elsewhere. The Clutch Dog spring is fully compressed for R, relaxed for F. The shifter cam/cam follower on the front of the prop shaft could be...
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    thread wear on prop shaft what is causing it?

    Looking on the non threaded spline, left side I think I see a grayish discoloration at a 30-45* angle. Considering the angle where engine/outdrives are position when sitting in a slip in a marina, I'd suspect some sort of corrosion (worn out sacrificial Zinc Anodes) besides the obvious runout...
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    04 Crestliner Super Hawk 1600 bow trim switch.

    Its in parallel with the Helm throttle/shifter switch (on that handle) and the switch on the side of the engine, Starboard side.....3 places where you can tilt your engine.
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    On the Mercury Force comment: I had a 1972 Chrysler 85 HP I bought new with a 16' Chrysler Sport Fury tri hull, bow rider....a very simple, 3 cyl., crossflow engine with plenty of power. Only gripe is that I ran with the OMC Looper crowd and they smoked me on fuel consumption. None of us had...
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    Agree, the new to the arena FG boat of that day were hollow shells. A 30 hp could provide plenty of power. Bare bones semi V hull, deck was sealed (supposed to be sealed) and provided an air chamber for flotation, and a shell for a deck to support a plastic molded, one piece windshield and...
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    same speed with different props

    This right here verifies the other replies. Good answer. Sooooo get your 19P back on and your engine will like you better. Also not lugging, your engine may get you a little more MPG.
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    Fuel problem

    Okayeeeee.
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    2003 115HP Mercury 2 stroke engine - cylinder cuts out when cold at full throttle

    Looks like you are on top of the fuel as a suspect. On my 2002 90 I had a thermally sensitive CDM that would do what yours is doing. It didn't have the 2+2 function so it was easier to trouble shoot. I don't remember how I isolated it but here is an idea. Start the engine and run it the...
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    Hole shot, or up easy?

    I have a 115 2+2 and the faster you accelerate the faster the bottom 2 cylinders come on line. As the boat comes up to speed adjust the throttle to suit.
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    Fuel problem

    Going soft says it is sucking on the fuel line and can't get any flow. You either have a clogged screen in your fuel tanks, crud in your fuel line from degraded fuel inlet line (common) or your tank isn't venting or not venting adequately. Did you happen to cut your fuel filter open to see...
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    2003 115HP Mercury 2 stroke engine - cylinder cuts out when cold at full throttle

    Check your 3 and 4 plugs for oil fouling...if they look fouled replace them. The longer you stay below the kick in speed for 3 and 4 the better chance of plug fouling you have. Mercury has proven and posted information including building the Mark 5-20 with a slanted forward drive train to...
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    Reverse works at low RPM but ‘slips out’ with throttle

    I missed that. My Mercury experience is showing. Sorry.
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    2005 Rinker Captiva 192 - should I stay away

    From the listings this doesn't appear to be a careless, neglectful owner. If the fiberglass isn't sun baked and you don't have standing water evidence inside the boat, that speaks volumes on condition. Also, this boat is new enough that Rinker used a lot of glass rather than wood in structural...
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    Negative spray on anti-vent plate -

    Vary with trim positions especially when trimmed all the way out....defined as when the RPMs start climbing and the speed starts slowing down? As long as your engine isn't overheating and spray isn't getting in the boat just the price you pay for increased performance....wink!
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    Reverse works at low RPM but ‘slips out’ with throttle

    3 possibilities come to mind: 1. Disconnect the shifter cable at the engine/outdrive end with the control box at max R position.....don't let anything move when you make the disconnect that would affect shifting range. Grasp the lever where it was connected to the shift cable and see if it...
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    Prop hitting anode

    That's true. I have 2 of those. Certainly the mid range pair vs the high speed pair won't hit the same spot on the TT.....each pair will hit the same spot in different locations. My only alum. props for the last eon were TP aluminum, 3 and 4 blades. I never checked their blade tip...
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