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    Boat two stroke engine stalls when throttle is applied unless I throttle up very slowly

    Probably needs carb rebuild with a proper kit. Sitting for a year probably didnt help.
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    Mercury 90 running super rough, fuel coming out from throats of carbs.

    Do a complete rebuild with rebuild kit for each carb. Just taking them apart usually doesnt work well and they will end up needing rebuilt anyway
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    1992 Sea Troller question

    Guess if I expect answers I should post some pics....
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    Engine turning over very slowly

    If the battery is actually reading 12 volts then you battery is almost dead!! Full battery should read 12.6 volts or higher.. At 12.3 volts a battery is half dead, anything 11.9 volts or less is considered dead. You need to charge up your battery to start
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    Gear Oil Questions

    Years back I switched to full synthetic gear lube...I know, another syn oil thread....nope, I found a definet improvement in shifting anf performance in both I/O mercruiser, and my Jonnyrude motors. I normall use the walleyworld oil as it is Valvoline gear oil. My recent purchase of a 92 Merc...
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    Ventelation cures

    Yep, we are now thinking similiar....the current prop is not cupped ! That is what made me think a cupped prop may help. Yes it vents to easy, shouldnt be that easy. When I said bog down, I didnt mean real bad, just more sluggish than a real bog. Hard to find the right words....going to visit...
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    Rerouted fuel line...too much to lift?

    When it starts to die out just squeeze the inline ball, if it comes back to life then the vacuum might be an issue, but if it still bogs down then fuel pump is not the issue.
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    Ventelation cures

    The only transducer is off to the side, nothing else there, my grandson drove while I looked and yes the plate appears to be at or slightly below the surface of the water. There is alot of spray comming up from around the back , not sure why.....if I tuck the motor all the way down and throttle...
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    Ventelation cures

    No real marking on the prop other than pitch. Being a 92 could be anything, it is aluminum,I know that. My Islander was no barge, she topped 34 mph with two men and fishing gear, easy to make trim adjustments as it wasnt touchy and adjustments were very noticible!! On my 16' the slightest...
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    Fuel tank size on 92 Sylvan 16' Sea Troller

    Tried that route but no fuel capacity info, just the fact that it has a built in tank. Went out and looked deep inside my boat...not pretty....fuel tank is under the rear live well and completely covered except for hoses going in and out. Even tried sticking my phone under there to see if...
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    Two batteries for small fising boat

    Cant run or charge two batteries together unless they are the same type of battery. Install a switch then run/ charge each one seperately. Your best bet for overall health of your batteries is to charge them at home and keepbthem on a battery maintainer. That is how I keep my boat and...
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    Two batteries for small fising boat

    Dual purpose batteries will not maintain as long as a true deep cycle!! If your serious about using your trolling motor for hours get a true deep cycle group 27 or 31. If you have an issue with weight, get a small utility battery such as a wheel chair battery as a starting battery for your 15...
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    Fuel tank size on 92 Sylvan 16' Sea Troller

    Have to ask what KBB is?
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    Fuel tank size on 92 Sylvan 16' Sea Troller

    It is buried with hatches on both sides like many are. Appears to be aluminum so I hope I never have to replace it. Getting some dimensions and calculating was on my list, hoping someone might know. Thanks
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    Questions on recent purchase of Mercury OB

    Thanks !!!!
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    16ft Lund aluminium boat rivet size for bottom hull?

    In the past when replacing rivets, I usually went with oversize rivets if the holes were sloppy. Years back they were easy to find. I made my own bucking tools and could make the rivets a tight fit. However, I still added some sealant to make them water tight. All jokes aside I have found "...
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    Caught another boats anchor, whos fault?

    Last time I was stopped for a safety inspection ( 3 yrs back) I has discussed this with the officer as I had been almost run over while at anchor perch fishing. The officer pulled out a phamphlet and showed the rule where a boat under power must maintain a distance of 100 feet and slow down to...
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    Ventelation cures

    Hull looks perfect, no hook, nice straight keel, barely a scratch. Boat gets up on plane well as long as you manipulate the trim. Just never had a boat where the trim is so sensative....just wondering if cupping or a slightly larger prop dia might lesson the venting
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    Fuel tank size on 92 Sylvan 16' Sea Troller

    Just bought a used Sylvan Sea Troller 16' aluminum boat. Previous owner does not know how big the fuel tank is, the most he ever added was 10 gallons. So....does anyone know the actual tank size of the built in fuel tank in this model?? Thanks in advance...
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    1992 Sea Troller question

    Just bought a used 16' Sylvan Sea Troller side console model, very nice boat!!! Prevuous owner was not sure of fuel tank size, the most he ever put in was 10 gallons. My question is, is it really only 10 gallons ?? Does anyone know the actual specs on the built in fuel tank? Thanks in advance.
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