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    1989 Wet Jet 432 Restoration

    Re: 1989 Wet Jet 432 Restoration Thanks! Yeah, they are such a funky design. The best that I can tell with my limited research, the motors were designed in MN and manufactured by Fuji in Japan. I can find out for sure from a reliable source though, so I'll report back when I do. They were...
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    1989 Wet Jet 432 Restoration

    This wasn't really a "restoration" in the classic sense, but more of a clean-up and basic rebuild. I picked up a 1989 Wet Jet that appeared to be in great shape from photos. I made arrangements to pick it up and was pleased by how it looked on the outside. It wasn't until I got into it that I...
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    change from 19 pitch to 21?

    I've finally been able to test my boat accurately. I'm getting 45.7mph according to gps, on my 13"dia X 19"pitch mercury aluminum prop while carrying 3 adults. This is on my '74 Switzer Craft 170 with a '74 Mercury 1150 115hp with 2:1 gearing. I calibrated the tach and when I'm going 45.7...
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    '74 Merc 1150 115hp Idling Issues

    Hi guys, I've got an issue with my inline 6's idle quality. I am able to easily start the motor using the choke and idle up lever. It always starts; however, sometimes when I return the idle up lever to normal the motor will stall, other times it will idle perfectly. Doesn't seem to matter...
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    which prop for switzer craft model 170 with 1974 mercury 115hp 1150 "tower of power"?

    which prop for switzer craft model 170 with 1974 mercury 115hp 1150 "tower of power"? 1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. I would like more speed. 2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless as a minimum. It's an aluminum prop, I think it's a quicksilver/mercury...
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    Mercury 1150 thunderbolt questions

    Hey all, total boat newb here that just acquired a 197X Switzer Craft 16' with a Mercury 1150 (115hp) thunderbolt ignition 6 cyl inline engine. Was out running around the lake yesterday and everything was fine until I had to navigate through a small connecting channel that had debris on the...
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