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    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    Years back, the company I worked for was hired to cut open 10 different brands of auto oil filters. We cut open three of each brand for displays all over the country. You may have run across some if these at your local auto parts stores. The conclusion drawn after a year of displaying these...
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    Mercury 25 HP EFI OR106999 & Up Fuel Problem

    You have a 4 stroke that doesn't get any oil on the cylinders ?? No matter what engine the ether in the starting fluid will strip oil from cylinder walls. However, it is your call as it is your motor.
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    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    Yes, but you have free health insurance, should be worth every extra nickel......
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    something new coming in electric OB

    To get that nice growl off the spokes.....fond memories !! A few years back, I showed that trick to my grandkids....what a dumb look they had on their faces...but why Papa ??
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    Out to lunch Gear Oil Prices

    The problem with Amazon is....when you have a problem or question and need expertise. Some guy from India that has no idea what a boat is will answer your questions !! I prefer to pay a little more and use my local marine dealer, the valuable advice and expertise is far more valuable to me...
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    Just curious

    Citidiots....learn something new everyday !! Yes it fits !!
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    something new coming in electric OB

    Many of these batteries in EV's are well over a thousand lbs. You would definetly need a couple in a boat and that much extra weight ????
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    Just curious

    Back when I had my 14' tinnie fishing the big lake, I had a few large boats pass by quite close to give this old man a roll in their wake. After this happened a number of times by the same boats, I borrowed a friends paintball gun. When they flew past, I planted a nice line of paintball splats...
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    Would you?

    A number of years back, bought a boat with my first all roller trailer. Boat did not come off easy so I removed each roller, cleaned up the axle and dry lubed each one so they turned freely. Next trip to the ramp I backed about half way in thinking the boat would need pushed off as usual...
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    something new coming in electric OB

    25 mile range ?? I would need one really long extension cord to recharge before I could return to shore !! One very big expensive trolling motor !!
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    Would you?

    Been there, done that....only one lesson was needed to remember !!
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    Speedo Tube

    With a gps ????
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    Tool recommendations

    I take a compression tester and a spark gap checker with me when I go looking to buy. A small flashlight to look into fuel tank for crud. And always do a test run. Once you buy a motor then decide on what tools you will need to maintain it...
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    Just curious

    There have been some ramps I don't use because they are close to the big city and often associated with crime and vandalism. I prefer to drive an extra 15 miles to use the state park ramp. More closely watched by park officials and local sherriff. Also not as busy being further out of town.
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    well....dreaded boat damage victim...need expertise answers

    In my area, they weld the brackets onto the logs where needed, or given the dimensions when the new logs are ordered. Perhaps your over thinking this issue
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    Speedo Tube

    Typically connects to back of pressure type speedometer. In my experiences the built in pito's on the lower units seem to clog easily, I prefer the seperate unit that mounts on the transom. But wirh GPS units giving speed, why bother ??
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    Mercury 25 HP EFI OR106999 & Up Fuel Problem

    Stop using starter fluid as it will strip oil off the cylinders and cause bigger issues. WD40 or other petrol lubes will work as starting fluid without engine damage...
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    3 battery connection question?

    So...12 v or 24v trolling motor ?? Something is not right !!
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    So I became a proud boat owner today.

    Great boat to start with, being aluminum is even better !! Many fond memories from my old Islander, loved that boat....but, do to life changes had to downsize. Look forward to your rebuild pics.
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    Mercury 150 optimax

    Each wire shoukd have a color code to trace it with, if not a multimeter to test two ends should trace each wire. Or...just run new wires and be done with it...Tach is a very important tool to keep performance going without strain on your motor.
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