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    Trailers? Never thought much about them

    I've never really given a lot of thought to a trailer. I've greased the bearings but other than that my only thought was that it was nice to have it since it made towing the boat so much easier. Now I have a question. The boats I've pulled have been on a single axel trailer. I expect soon to...
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    L, XL, and CXL

    Could it be that L is for long shaft meaning 20" XL for extra long shaft meaning 25" and, CXL for "something" XL meaning 30" shaft Is there any reason why a left hand rotating motor wouldn't work as well as a right? Thanks
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    JB and others - take a look please

    Below you will find a link to a 1991 Hydra-sport 20DC with 91 Rude 200. This is listed by a private seller. Reportedly (and I've seen better pictures than shown on the link) the boat is in good condition (one owner) as is the trailer. The engine also is in good condition. I could make a good...
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    E-tec demo - Fun to watch

    Some of you have seen this before I'm sure. But for those who have and those who haven't check it out (again). Fun watch. http://www.evinrude.com/en-US/
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    Opinions on these boat/motor combos?

    I fish (and do family boating) in Mobile Bay and out into the gulf on a decent day. I'm looking at an ad for a 2006 Sea Pro 19DC with an (upgraded) 115 optimax. What does "upgraded" mean? Link below. Also looking at a 2006 Sea Boss with 115 opti. Link below. Someone posted that they...
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    Silvertip respond please - and others

    I read your definitive (probably) dissertation on fuel economy and I'm pleased to say I came away with a better understanding of the subject. Perhaps you would weigh in on this: My understanding is that the 135, 150, and 175 optimax are the same power head. If true then weight would be the...
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    2 Stroke/4 Stroke A definitive answer

    FOUR STROKE/TWO STROKE A recent conversation with a friend went something like this: Friend: Have you bought a boat yet? Me: No, I?m still undecided about whether I want a two stroke or a four stroke. Friend: What is a four stroke? Me: That?s a difficult question to answer but you...
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    Optimax and Efi same thing?

    Is a 150 EFI and 150 Optimax the same thing? Thanks
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    Used or remanufactured engines

    Where, other than iboats, can I find sources for used or remanufactured outboards? Thanks
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    1999 135 Optimax

    I've read a lot of posts regarding optimax and am now sufficiently confused. My understanding is that the optimax prior to 2000 was relatively new and had a lot of problems that were solved after 2000. True or not? Also read that optimax is much higher tech engine than regular 2 stroke and...
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    Buying used engine

    There must be any number of places to purchase used or rebuilt engines online. Any suggestions? I'm looking for Mercury 150 but I'm confused (read ignorant) regarding designations. What does L mean in 150L - or XL? Verado? OPtimax? DSLSU (maybe V instead of U)? Thanks
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    She Married Me Anyway

    I introduced my girlfriend (and wife to be, though I didn?t know it at the time) to boating. I did a poor job of it. I was excited that she was going to finally see me in my element and, somehow, managed to forget that it was not her element. We set off down the Wakulla River on a late Sunday...
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    Remanufactured Merc 150 Efi

    This engine is 2002 model and remanufactured. What expectations should I have for remanufactured engine? The boat already has new cables for Mercury. What else should I take into consideration regarding cost of having this engine installed? Thanks
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    Hydra-sport 20 ft DC

    Most of the 20' DC Hydra-sports I see have a 225hp engine. I have an opportunity to purchase a good used boat with no engine (it does have new cables for Mercury engine). I also have an opportunity to purchase a Mercury Efi 150. How would this combination pair up? I don't want more hp...
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    Picked up new boat - well, almost did

    I test ran a boat that I expected to buy. Engine made me nervous so didn't. 2005 150 Johnson c with fewer than, reportedly, 100 hours. It looked great. Clean and shiny inside and out. Engine would start but kept shutting down. Got it in motion and it ran fine at fast idle. It had a great...
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    The Biggest Fish I Almost Caught

    This incident, the fact that it happened, is clearly etched in my memory. I did have to rely on imagination to fill in some of the blanks. That being said - - THE BIGGEST FISH I ALMOST CAUGHT...
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    The Old Man And The River

    THE OLD MAN AND THE RIVER It was an late afternoon in May on the Wakulla River outside of Tallahassee. An absent friend had given me the use of his house and boat for a long weekend. The families, groups...
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    Shark Attack!

    Shark Attack The day that I checked into the Navy Base at Whiting Field in Milton, Florida I met Ben. Ben was arriving straight from boot camp. He was from Nebraska and had never seen saltwater and had never fished. I took...
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    TD (and others) your input, please

    It seems to me that you (or someone) recommended that I get serial number on engine. I've got it but don't know what good it does me. 2005 150 Johnson Carburated Serial #05081410. I assume that the 05 tells me the year. Does the serial number tell me anything else? If you have any knowledge...
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    2005 Johnson 150 2 stroke

    I'm going to be talking with a seller by phone today about his 2005 Johnson 150 2 stroke. At present that is all that I know about it - except that it reportedly has about 200 hours on it. What questions should I ask to determine exactly what engine it is and what condition its in? Anything...
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