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    Tohatsu Guru - questions about 4-6hp's 4 strokes

    Looking at getting one of the smaller 4strokes and was wondering if there is any model year range that I should look for or any significant changes that would make the newer ones better. Been looking at year 2000 and up so not sure if they've changed them much since then (like...
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    Convert Yamaha 4 stroke 4hp to 6hp?

    I'm looking at a 2000 Yamaha 4hp motor and was wondering which model years can be upgraded to a 6hp with a carburetor swap? Or are more parts needed to do this? Thanks!
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    Tohatsu Guru - through prop exhaust question on 4-6hp 4 strokes

    Hey TG - what year did Tohatsu/Merc/Nissan start putting through prop exhaust on their 4-6hp 4 strokes? Thanks in advance.
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    Prop recommendation please

    Hello, I'm looking to replace my existing prop as it has a bit of wear on it, and am hoping to get some more MPH out of my setup. Boat: 16.5ft aluminum Weight: 1500 loaded with two people Motor: 50hp Current Prop: Material: Aluminum Diameter: 10 - 3/8? Pitch: 14? Blades: 3 Rotation: Standard...
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    Need a prop recommendation - have details

    Hi folks, I was wondering if you could help recommend a prop for me. I've answered as much as i can below, let me know if there's anything else I can add to help. Thanks so much in advance. Iboats Boat and Motor Info 1. Year, make and model of boat 95 Sea Nymph 14R 2. Length, width and base...
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    Small leak from Engine oil drain screw Suzuki DF15

    Hi all, I have a DF15 and since changing the oil there has been a slight leak at the oil drain screw on the engine block. I ordered another screw gasket today and installed and noticed there is still a leak Seems the copper gasket isn't making a tight enough seal (not sure why its copper) and...
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    Anyone tried to beef up a 15hp Johnson 4 stroke?

    Been looking at a 15hp Johnson 4 stroke which I understand is a Suzuki. The 9.9 and 15 is the same motor so I'm not sure if you can get any more extra hp out of the 15. Just wondering if anyone has looked into this. 6000rpm is max recommended range.
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    Bowmount base for trolling motor - what to use?

    Hi all, I currently have my motor mounted right on the nose of the boat but I want to make it more secure and also make room for a bow light. So basically I want to build either a wood or aluminum plate to move the motor back a bit. What do you guys typically use to build these plates to make...
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    Are new 2 strokes quieter?

    I'm thinking of trading my early 90's 2 stroke for a larger newer model. Are the newer mercs or yamaha 2 strokes quieter than the older ones? Or should I be looking at 4 strokes?
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    Speed of 14' Aluminum boat with various outboards

    All - I'm trying to figure out what motor to buy for a friend. They have a 14ft v-hull Aluminum, probably weighs 150lbs dry. Is there a calculator to see how fast it will go with various motors? Looking for the following: 9.9hp 15hp 20hp 25hp I know a 7.5 will push it 11mph with two people...
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    Jack plate question

    Hi all - I have a 17inch shaft motor on a 15 inch transom and I need to raise it up a bit. Its a tiller clamp on motor, so I'm thinking the clamps will get in the way on the transom/plate since I only need to go up a few inches. What do you think? Should I be looking at raising the transom...
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    Will a Hydrofoil help my setup?

    Hi all - I have a 14ft aluminum with a 15hp on it. It's a light aluminum but I have a floor/ front casting deck(75lbs), bow mount troller (45lbs), and two batteries(85lbs). Running with me and the 2 batteries & gas tank at the back, i can get it to plane just fine. With two people though it...
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    Charging batteries in series

    Hello - I have two 12V batteries wired in series for my 24V trolling motor. I also use one of the batteries to run all the 12V accessories. I have two 12V chargers....is it ok to charge the batteries while everything is connected? Or should I disconnect the series link and/or the accessories...
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    1990 DT15c - smoking and sparkplug condition?

    I notice when my DT15 is idling or trolling, it seems to smoke quite a bit. I took the plugs out (new this year) and one seems significantly more fouled than the other. This is an oil injected motor, any idea what might be going on? Are there any filters I should be changing? Have no idea when...
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    Who makes props for minnkota powerdrives?

    I saw a post somewhere that there is another company that makes props for minnkotas that were supposed to be a bit faster that the weedless wedge props. Does anyone know the name of the website who makes them? I don't want to buy one, was just interested in reading up on them.
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    Can I use a 12V circuit breaker on 24V series?

    Well I bought a 12A circuit breaker 50A for my 12V setup. Now I'm going 24V. Can I use that breaker on my 24V series connection or am I SOL?
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    Can you run a 24V motor on 12V battery?

    Will it drain the battery much faster or does it run the risk or ruining the motor as well if you try and do this?
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    DT15 - water flow issues?

    Hi all - After changing the impeller earlier this year I notice the "telltale" hole intermittently has a good flow of water. I clean it regularly with a tiny wire but it doesn't seem to help. The old impeller was missing some rubber so I'm wondering if I have a piece of it stuck somewhere in the...
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    Should I get Terrova or PowerdriveV2?

    I'm not sure if I want to go with the terrova or powerdrive, hoping you all can help me decide. I've used powerdrives and seem to be happy with them, I'd mostly be using the copilot and autopilot features and not using the pedal very often. Is the steering much better on the terrova? What about...
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    Your trolling motor top speed?

    Just curious - what do you guys get for top speed with your bow mount? With no wind, I get about 4.5km/h on GPS full tilt with a 40lb motor on 14' aluminum. To me that seems slow for such a light boat. But curious what the rest of you guys see when using it to move quick across the water at...
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