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    Another new VIP owner... :)

    Good afternoon all! I recently bought my first boat, a 1985 VIP Colt 15' Tri Hull! It was a great deal for the price, though it is showing its age. I have a 1991 Merc 50ELPTO which pushes it great (so long as I can keep it running... that's another thread... :)) I have a trolling motor...
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    Can't keep engine running...

    I just bought a boat with a 91 Merc 50 ELPTO. The day I bought it, it ran like a champ (of course). Now it runs more like a chimp. It takes a fair bit of effort to get her to start. It's not uncommon to kill the battery trying. Now, I can't seem to keep it running. Once I get it started...
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    Can someone tell me the alternator output of the 91 Merc 50 ELPTO?

    I just bought an 85 VIP tri hull, my first boat. I'm trying to line out the electrical system, specifically the battery/charging system. I'm curious if anyone knows what the alternator output is for this model? I don't know the exact model number. I do know from the title it is a 91 model...
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