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With those numbers on my compression tester , the motor would be coming apart for repairs.---Sorry , my mistake on the year.----I knew it was an 82 model ( decals tell me that ) but typed in 92
Agreed----I helped with a project on a 25' sailboat.----This boat design had known porous fiberglass and keel / hull joint issues.-----Ripped out the factory junk and improved the structure with ribs , fiberglass and West System epoxy.----Has not leaked or shown any cracks after nearly 10 years...
Friend of mine ran a marina.---Started renting ( made a lot of money ) out boats.----Many cottages could be rented but use of the boat was not included.-----Simply because experience cottagers know that rookies make mistakes !!---Or if you do not own the boat you might not be as careful.
The pulse limiter is a flow fuse for the VRO pump.-----Closes when too much air flows through it.---Clean it with some solvent.------If motor is running too rich I doubt it is a fuel pump issue.----Look for issues with floats an float valves.
Checked float bowls for warpage.--Check valves in the air motor housing in good shape ?--Checked the pulse limiter ?----Does fuel primer bulb go hard ?
Too late now but GPS technology and charts are available for most lakes.------Cheaper than outdrives / props.-----But this new is better stainless idea is all about marketing and consumer demand.------They do not build simple affordable stuff anymore.
Each initially pays half.------One party #1 puts on 75 hrs.-----Party #2 puts on 25 hrs.------Party #1 might expect party #2 to pay half of the expenses on insurance , dockage , oil etc, etc.------It will lead to friction.
Well I used to ski behind a 17' boat V- hull.-----A 1966 model 100 HP Johnson.-----It could pull 2 people up on slalom skis from deep water.----So yes , a 115 HP Mercury can pull a skier.----Motor has to be in good condition.