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    Converting a tiller steer system to a steering wheel system - DIY

    Can anyone point me in the direction of WHERE to get info on converting a tiller system to a steering wheel system for a 12' boat with 15 HP engine? I've seen some pulley systems and that may work. I'm wanting to convert my 15 HP Force to steering wheel system. Thanks in advance!
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    1990 Force 15 HP Outboard Running Rough! - Video Included.

    Guys I'm posting a video of me out today in 39 Degree Fahrenheit on the Connecticut River. (Hi my name is Glen and I'm a boat-a-holic.) Motor starts ok, one or two pulls. Idles fine, but any amount of throttle boggs it down: Then... all of a sudden... SNAP! Goes full throttle. I'm assuming...
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    CALLING ALL Force 15 HP OWNERS!!!! - Kill Switch Question

    Hi Guys, I just bought a 1990 Force 15 HP Motor. It has a lanyard style 'clip on' with wrist strap on the left side (I have that part) and on the right side it had another kill switch that has been broken off. All I can see inside are two contacts. So I looked up the part, (see pic,) and can't...
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    V-Hull or Flat Bottom John boat WHICH is most stable?

    I have decided! Check this out boyz! I am going to go take a look at this on Thursday or Friday. Comes with a 15HP Merc Force 2 cycle tiller motor. How fast do you guys think this will plane with (2) 150lb people?
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    Is it repairable?

    I broke a lug bolt on my starter. Can I fix it??? I THINK I found the part on line. 1985-86 45HP Merc 2 cycle.
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    V-Hull or Flat Bottom John boat WHICH is most stable?

    Some of you guys have been guiding me along with a winter project. I'm building a small 10' to 12' boat for cruising up and down the Connecticut River here in New Hampshire. Which would be a more stable platform to start from? Background. This boat will probably have a 15HP but no bigger than a...
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    Props... How high is too high???

    OK guys, I need some brain power here from some of you smarty farty physics, engineer and propulsion specialists! I had posted earlier about building a cool fast little river boat and was considering an inflatable, a small john, boat and the possibility of a long tail type of mud motor, but in...
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    total loss

    Duuuuuude, I never knew that if I got insurance I could drive my boat like I stole it... How cool is that??? :cool: lolololol :lol:
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    What gauge wire for Mercury 50HP -100HP DYI Positive & Negative Battery Cables ?

    It's getting cold here in Northern New Hampshire and we have had that dreaded day! You know the one... Where you know that, from that day on, you won't get your boat on the water until most of the ice melts in mid to late April. DREADFUL DAY! So... I have to prepare my workshop for Winter...
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    Help searching for specific phrases on the iBoats Forum?

    Nope... still does this:
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    Help searching for specific phrases on the iBoats Forum?

    Guys is there SOME WAY to search for an exact phrase on the forums? For instance if I'm searching for the phrase "Mud Motor" the results show countless posts that have the WORD "Mud" and "Motor" But that's not very helpful. So is there a way??? Thanks in advance!
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    LongTail or 'Swamp Runner' - on QuickSilver Inflatable?

    Has anyone ever put, or tried to put, a tiller controlled longtail motor on their inflatable? I have a Mercury QuickSilver 300 Sport Model and I want to put on a small 7hp engine that will allow me to bravely go where no boat has gone before! If no one has ever tried it I'll get back to you guys...
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    Steering Controls or Stick Controls for Inflatable?

    Has anyone had any experience or seen any Inflatables that have been adapted for a steering wheel or Stick Controls? I have a 2001 QuickSilver Inflatable that we use on long river trips and I'd love to drive it like a boat and abandon the tiller controls. Please include pics if at all possible...
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    Well... not quite a "Trick" but VERY Stupid!

    My wife said, "You are supposed to be on the LEFT of that black bouy." I said, "Don't worry hun, my GPS says it's only submerged vegetation." Two seconds later... WHAM, POW, SCREEEEECH. Then I said a bad word. :blue: She was NOT impressed. S.B.D. 😫 Sad Boat Day.
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    25-Mph Lake Cruiser - New Boat Build

    Guys I am wanting to discuss a possible new boat build, and I need some sage advice! I don't want to waste time and resources going down the wrong path. We have a 1969 Side-Winder Lo-Pro with a 75hp Merc (It's my Avatar pic on my profile!) We use it to cruise around our beautiful New Hampshire...
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    Where can I find Evinrude Simplex Control spare parts?

    Part identification for old Johnson/Evinrude linkage control Hey guys, I'm sort of stuck here. I have found a wealth of information here on iBOATS and any time I need a Merc of Johnson/Evinrude part, I can just jump on the manufacturer's site, drill down the list, find my part and it's...
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    a Lower Gear Case Gear Oil Question: How much is too much?

    Howdy all! I was wondering when I should stop filling my lower after changing the gear oil? I have a 1984 Merc 75HP Mariner. Here's what I do: After removing bottom plug and top vent and thoroughly draining, I screw in my QuickSIlver pump into the bottom and pump until it first starts coming out...
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    Need help identifying engine in 1996 Sea-doo GTs

    Guys it appears that I can't post pics yet (I'm just a noob to the iBoats forum,) But I need a new engine for my newly acquired 1996 Sea-Doo GTs. The Rotax tag says: Mot. Nr. 4133746 TYPE 587. It would be a TOTAL BUMMER to buy the wrong engine. Could you guys please help me get the proper info...
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    Testing a Mercury Stator?

    Hi guys. I'm thinking this is a simple question about testing a stator, but I couldn't find a CLEAR answer on the forums. My Question: Can I tst my stator WHILE IT'S ON THE ENGINE? If so, do I HAVE TO disconnect it from my rectifier? Thanks in advance! Glen in New Hampshire
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    2006 Mercury 9.9 slowly drips oil when not in use?

    Greeting Mercury Gurus! I have a 2006 Mercury 9.9 that had not been used for 3 years. It only has about 30 total hours run time. When I initially tried to pull it over this fall (again hasn't been used to three years,) the cord would barely pull and just about a quarter pull. This was due to oil...
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