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    First time out my first boat and I have a few questions

    Hello. Last weekend I took my 1976 Silverline with a 1969 Merc. 800 out for the first time. I used all the info. that I found on this site before my launch. Everything from ramp courtesy to running the engine the night before on the muffs. It fired right up when I fired it up in the drive way...
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    Using cables from old Eagle set-up

    I have an Eagle Fish ID unit that is a few years old and the screen is starting to go. My question is can I use the cables that are installed already for this unit and transducer with any other Eagle fish finder or would I need to replace it with a similiar model? Thanks
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    Did I screw up bad?!?!?!?

    I have a 1969 Mercury 800 80hp engine. I went to go change the low gear oil. I look at the manual and I see three screws. The drain screw, the vent screw and I what I believe to be the filler screww just about 1/2 in higher and 2 in. to the right of the vent screw. Undue all the screws and...
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    hydrofoil and the "manual" trim settings

    Hello everyone. My boat has a 1969 Merc 800 and it has the trim settings on the motor. You change it by pulling out the pin and moving it to another hole. The previous owner stated that the trim was set for "skiing". I just want to cruise around the lake and occasionally put one of the kids on...
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    amisoil synthetic???

    I know there has been much discussion about oils on this forum. I'm verynew here but ama veteran of a Suzuki motorcycle forum and know my Suzuki engines well. I use Amisoil in my engines and after some studying by me and my oil temp. gauges, my engines run 10-20 degrees cooler using the...
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    I'm looking for your wisdom....

    Looking at two boats. a 1987 18' Baja bowrider, 140 Merc, engine seems to be in great condition, interior is fair/good. No rot apparent. $3000<br /><br />1976 Silverline. 80hp Merc outboard completely rebuilt, interior completely redone and hill painted. $3000.<br /><br />Which one should I...
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    1979 Century 18ft as first boat

    Are there any opinions on these boats? I'm looking to possibly purchase one as a first boat. Anything I should look for and be aware of for this brand of boat? It has a OMC 4-cyl 120 hp engine. Thanks for any input.
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