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    1996 Ocean Runner 150 trim

    Trim should work without ignition key, at both the engine and control. A lot of those motors have the ign key in the dashboard. They would be simple to change. If you have the key in the control, it might have a key number on it. A dealer could get you a key. Not sure if they are avail...
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    Adding a Second Battery System

    A Battery Isolator is simply a high amperage diode that routes DC to the other battery. A Battery Combiner is a relay that closes when the primary battery is charged up, connecting the secondary battery to the primary battery, for charging. Both are connected to the primary battery and the...
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    Adding a Second Battery System

    A battery isolator connected between the batteries will work, but cost you a 1V drop to the second battery. A battery combiner is a better option, as there is no voltage drop, when batteries are both charged. Be aware that a 1979 Merc only will charge about 9 Amps at high speed. That may not...
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    Options for water sealing wood

    OK Woodonglass, your recipe for varnish/oil/turpentine has a following on the internet. It is meant for interior fine wood working. They say add more oil for a close to the wood look and add more polyurethane for more protection. In the marine environment, for the OPs needs, I do not know...
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    Can run a 4.3 Merc without the alternator belt?

    Sure until it overheats or drains the battery. Were you planning on connecting it to a water supply? No need for that w/o the belt. Why not connect a PS hose to the input and output and add some PS fluid?
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    Prop size stamp?

    Gee, remove the prop and grease the propshaft. That way it won't corrode on. Normally a fast boat uses a 3 blade prop. That blade looks to be high performance, so it may be fine. You will need to try it. SS props can be had for all prices on the internet, but usually cost at least $300, so...
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    Is my outboard direct fuel injected?

    4 cylinder Mercs of the 70's were direct charge as well. They did not have the power ported pistons. Only the Mercs 1500 models up to 1977, had the power ported pistons(and matching block ports). They were considered Direct Charge as well. The power port pistons were also used in the 140HP...
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    1989 Celebrity 181BR Restoration

    Yikes. Where is the floatation foam? Does the water smell like rotten wood? Obviously you need to find the source of the water.
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    Need help with transom repair...

    You can stain the wood before applying the spar urethane. Wood stains can be quite dark or even opaque.
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    Need help with transom repair...

    Well, you can lead a horse to water, but he might just jump off the bridge.
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    Water in lower unit oil/ oil leaking

    Price out a new gearcase from SEI. Now price out replacing the gears, bearings and the propshaft and see what the differential in price is.
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    rejetting carbs on a 1990 60 hp Johnson for high altitudes

    There should be specific jetting recommendations for your altitude. My old Mercury Service manual had them for each altitude, but the Johnson factory service manual I have now doesn't. They suggest changing the prop pitch for high altitude. I did not see alternate jets for your carb. You...
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    Need help with transom repair...

    If you are going to replace the wood transom with plywood, seal it with polyester resin and some light fiberglass cloth. Make sure to seal the edges. If you do not want to do that, use some spar polyurethane, say 4 coats. You must seal the edge of the plywood well. Spar urethane holds up...
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    Need help with transom repair...

    Gee, the Home Despot carries quarts of several kinds of polyurethane. I would expect your local Walmart to have the same. Paint stores should as well. Not many homeowners buy a gallon of that stuff....
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    Rebound clip

    How about using a ubolt? That should be stronger than a hose clamp. Alternatively, there is a pretty good trailer shop that ships parts. easternmarine dot com
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    Bass boat resurrection

    If she won't fire with ether, you have no spark. You might look on the maxrules web site for a wiring diagram for the motor, and post your issue in the Zuki forum.
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    Need help with transom repair...

    That is probably OK, but expensive as well. This is more what you need...
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    1989 Celebrity 181BR Restoration

    I purposely did not address that, as I was unsure how water could get under the deck, if the deck is in good shape as you stated. Check the bottom of the boat for cracks in the hull. I had one on my '88 SeaRay. There must have been some sort of defect in the original construction, as it...
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    Need help with transom repair...

    Marine tex is overkill. You do not need it's strength for your application. Any Marine polyester resin putty will be fine and a lot cheaper.
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    Looking For A New Gps/Depth Finder.

    GPS/ff units are priced by display size. Laptop size displays are over $1000. Unfortunately, $250 units have small displays, that can be hard to see. You will want a larger display so you can see if the water is getting shallow. Watching just the digital depth numbers will cause you to...
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