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    Swim ladders

    If that boat is a low profile hull, a single step ladder will work. I had one on my speedboat, however I took it off as it is just as easy (maybe easier) to step on the motors antiventilation plate and then step into the boat.
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    1995 Stingray 4.3L Mercruiser No Start

    Gee, I change mine every year or every other year. I like to dump it into a clear container and see if there is any water. They need to be filled with fuel, when installed or it is real hard to prime the fuel line. My neighbor didn't change his in 4 years, and it rusted thru. Since his...
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    98 Mercury 150 running issue

    A couple of other ideas. First, are all the spark plugs now the same color? If not, they may not be firing and that can easily cause decent idle and lousy acceleration. Second, if you run the engine with the cowling off, and she performs well, you likely have an exhaust leak into the cowling.
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    What kind of bolts for aluminum handles?

    Silicon bronze was used on boats for a long time. So was chrome plated brass. I would expect either to be strong enough.
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    Seaswirl questions

    There is a website for Seaswirl Striper owners. They are pretty knowledgeable. It is the Stripers Owners Club www.soc.com Remember, boats come with lots of accessories, sometimes switches are installed for stuff the boat doesn't have. I use the wiper switch to run my stereo and GPS, since I...
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    98 Mercury 150 running issue

    I think your motor does have a flush port. It should also have some kind of exhaust relief. Exhaust relief is a port that is used for exhaust when engine is in the water and in neutral. It is hard for the exhaust to push the water out the prop, hence the exhaust relief port. They are usually...
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    Gee, why not bolt on a SeaDrive and call it a night? Wait, those failed, didn't they?
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    98 Mercury 150 running issue

    OK, what kind of boat is it on? What pitch prop? If the prop pitch is too much, the motors can be finicky. I doubt water is getting in the exhaust relief. They are pretty high on the engine. On another note. My '93 Merc V6 has a "Z-shaped" exhaust hose from the block to the cowling. It...
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    1997 175HP Oceanrunner Idle Adjustment

    Unfortunately those 60*V6 motors from that era tend to do that. It has been called heat soak. I do not know the fix, but the workaround is to let 'em fast idle after restart for several minutes until the heat soak is gone. They do that with the proper OMS (VRO2) pump installed. I would make...
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    BRP reveals a new style of outboard, Rotax powered, horizontal crankshaft....

    So you get a full swim platform with an OB. That is nice. This OB will likely have two sets of gears like an I/O. Not so good. Anyone know if it is self draining, or does it need to be drained like an I/O?
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    What’s this parts name and number?

    Good for you. Otherwise it is down to the home despot, grab a 1/8 plate of alum. plate and drill, cut and file to shape and cut a hole and install a screen. Not a bad project.
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    What’s this parts name and number?

    Water inlet plate for when motor is in reverse?
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    Electrical Drain Issue

    If I understand your post, a series 27 battery was drained in one day. That is a large short. I would expect you would hear or see sparks when connecting the battery, with the switch on. You will need an ammeter to fix the short. You would connect the ammeter from battery positive post to...
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    SEI OUTDRIVE

    I would expect a new outdrive to come pre-greased. Also, Alpha 1 Gen II drives do not need to be greased each year, or so I have been told. I would turn the outdrive all the way and see what it contacts (if anything) at max turn. Look inside and outside the hull. Maybe the power steering...
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    98 Mercury 150 running issue

    Is the link and synch proper? That motor should have an idle pickup timing of 0-9* ATDC, so the carbs should be closed until the timing is in that range. Then they should start to open. Max spark advance s/b 21* BTDC. Also, the carbs should open fully with the throttle fully open. Carb...
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    Merc 90 won't go into high speed with the cover on the motor.

    An exhaust leak into the cowling? My '93 Merc V6 has an exhaust relief tube from the powerhead to the outside world. If it leaks, exhaust gets into the cowling and then into the carbs. Exhaust has less O2. Less O2 means no power.
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    What are good internet places to get vintage Evinrude parts?

    Gee, it kinds depends on what you are looking for. Normal maintenance parts will be easily available. Other parts will be a lot harder to find. Hopefully you only need ign, carb and cooling system parts. The best thing is to get a part number and official description and search the web.
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    Quit on the Water!

    I would expect iboats to have your ign system, as well as ebasicpower, crowleymarine, marineengine and hundreds of others. I expect they will have individual pieces or complete (points, coil, condenser) sets. I do not have a lot of experience with those ign systems, but if you really feel...
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    Painting a boat trailer

    Mike, Why not use "Cold Galvanizing" spray paint? It works real well, and is very close in color to the original galvanized finish, so you do not have any spots.
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    Painting a boat trailer

    If rust is an issue, I would recommend Rustolium Rusty Metal Primer. It is pretty good at sealing existing rust and preventing new rust. It is soft and thick and oil based. Not sure how it will spray up. Brushing makes sure you put a good thick coat on. Spray some Rustolium enamel over it...
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