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    Looking at a 1987 Bayliner 2160 Hardtop ???

    Had that been an aluminum boat, the 3.0 would have been more than adequate if it were a Merc !! I had a 22' Starcraft aluminum with a 3.0 and it worked great. 34 mph with two adults and gear !! That heavy glass boat would have been a dog.
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    Battery Died

    This is a clue that the charging system is not working properly...
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    Evinrude 60hp - 3 Blade vs 4 Blade Prop Pitch

    You didn't question this poor performance all this time ?? That would be a dealer, I never went back to except for a refund !!
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    electrical short

    Engine mabey, boat itself is highly unlikely !!!
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    Looking at a 1987 Bayliner 2160 Hardtop ???

    Parts no longer availiable for OMC stuff, and probably some rot in the wood structure without a doubt !! Bayliner were budget built boats with lots of wood in the structure and that 3.0 is minium hp. All this is my opinion of course. For me, it is aluminum hulks all the way...no glass boats !!
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    Found rotten wood

    Probably easier to work on with the engine out of the way....not gonna be a quick and simple job !
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    73 Eska 4.5 wont get WOT

    That will get cleaned out on the carb rebuild...is it 32-1 or 24-1 oil mix ?
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    Battery Died

    Why only one battery ?? Many opt for dual batteries in bigger boats, even my 16' alum has two batteries the engine has acess to. Have your battery tested, free most places...check alternator output, the make corrections on your findings.
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    Evinrude 60hp - 3 Blade vs 4 Blade Prop Pitch

    How did you decide on the pitch of this 4 blade ??
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    73 Eska 4.5 wont get WOT

    Weight can be critical in a small boat !! The tan plug would indicate a lean condition, normally more of a chocolate/ dark gray is better. Time for a carb overhaul?
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    Water

    Never saw water comming from that area before !! Especially that much...
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    1983 Merc 50hp is chugging after a minute of running.

    Did you do a proper sync on the carbs ??
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    Pontoon boat faucet, how do they work?

    Previous owner may have altered the system to use lake water, but originally there should be a fresh water tank with a 12 v pressure pump.
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    engine swap need to find right prop

    My, that has certainly changed since I last tinkered with them....
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    Can you spray paint a prop?

    Wow....your lucky it doesn't cause internal abrasion, had no idea... I bet if you water ski, your body will get sandblasted !!
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    Can you spray paint a prop?

    You folks must have some very abrasive water...here on Lake Erie, I use Krylon gloss black on my Merc prop and skag without issues. Last touched up last July, have run a couple dozen trips with an average of 15-30 miles each trip... Still looks like the day it was painted !! The Krylon is a...
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    Random

    I am curuous as to why no car seats ?? You see mothers with younguns sitting on there laps !! I would get a ticket...how are they safer in a buggy ??
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    Trim pump short questions

    Thanks for the update, will be doing a lot of testing before heading out in big water. And thanks for pointing out some places to look !! So far, no signs of anything, everything looks brand new, but will continue looking !
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    2018 Mercury 60hp EFI Fixed!

    Thanks for posting your solution to your issue !!
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    engine swap need to find right prop

    They are turning diesel engines at 4400 rpm ???
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