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    how to test oil injection system 1997 115hp mariner outboard

    When i first start my motor i get a burst of blue smoke - after idling for a 30 seconds or so it turns clear as if very little oil is being burned - I have heard that at low idle the mercury mariners use very little oil but i would expect some oil use. I am concerned that my oil injection...
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    attwood boat pedestal

    does anyone know if a "Swivl-Eze By Attwood 818440 SEAT MOUNT W/ FRICTION CONTROL" can be used with the 238 series pedestal? Swivl Eze by Attwood 818440 Seat Mount w Friction Control | eBay
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    1997 mercury mariner motor - no power at ignition switch

    I have been trying to figure this out all day - I have no power to the ignition switch - fuse has been replaced - tilt and trim work - can hot wire the solenoid switch and get motor to turn over - something is wrong with the wiring harness - none of the wires at the switch have power? I am not...
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    Question about stainless steel screws

    I am getting ready to assemble my boat interior - I always have a problem with stainless steel screws stripping out easily? Is it just me? I buy them from the local hardware, but wondered if I should be looking at a harder steel if such a thing exist. Thanks for your help
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    Stripping carpet from boat floors.

    I have gotten so much good advise from this site that I thought to pass this along. Today while preparing my boat for new carpet and vinyl - I had to remove the old carpet - the best tool I have ever used for this is sold by Milwaukee and its called Milwaukee 3 in. Scraper Reciprocating Saw...
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    Closed end pop rivets and patch question.

    2 questions If I am making an aluminum patch - what thickness of aluminum should i use as compared to the area I am patching, and second question - is there any good links to purchase closed end pop rivets online in smaller quantities like 100 or so.
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    stress crack getting welded - should I reinforce?

    I am getting a stress crack in the front lower (under water line) of my boat welded - I am thinking of following up with JB Weld or marine tex on both sides of the weld - anything else to consider - i would like this to not crack again and thought jb weld might add some strength.
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    marine tex vs jb weld - temporary alum boat fix

    I need a temporary patch on my boat until the welder can fix properly - the hole is letting a steady drip of water into the boat and was due to damage vs stress crack - I am talking about an area that is the about the size of a screwdriver as far as the hole - I have some jb weld in the garage -...
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    boat vinyl flooring over aluminum floor

    I have purchased a pretty decent boat except lots of nasty carpet due to it being used for fishing. I want to pull the carpet and replace with vinyl flooring - only question is that the floor is aluminum - Does the boat vinyl flooring work well over aluminum? Do I use the same type of glue?
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    Restricted lake 10mph -

    I am going to a restricted lake where it is 10 mph all areas of the lake - I have a 1997 mercury 115hp - Probably running a few hours at a time - do I run a risk of overheating by running that slow - just wondering as I have never really had to do this before. My boat is an 18 foot aluminum...
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    New mercury 9.9 vs 15

    New mercury 9.9 4 stroke vs 15.00 hp Does anyone know if these are built on the same platform - are the hoods the same. Is it possible to put a 9.9 hood on a a 15hp?
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    Mercury kicker - 2 questions

    We have a few restricted lakes I would like to fish - if my main motor is a 20 inch, should the kicker also be the same - reason I ask is that the boat transom is shorter (due to being a v) on the side than the middle. My guess is that I go with a 20 inch but maybe there are other ideas. How...
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    Inspecting an aluminum hull for cracks and stress

    I figure the guys in the restoration would have good insight on this. I am looking at a 97 fisher-hawk 18 foot aluminum boat - the hull looks clean from the outside - but if i wanted to check for stress and cracks - where should I be looking - I assume most cracks will be visible to the eye -...
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    1997 fisher hawk 181

    Can anyone comment on the quality of the fisher hawk line from 1997 - the boat looks good - but this is not a name i am familiar with. I have seen a few post about the post tracker fishers have weld problems. I heard they were bought out by tracker around 97 or so - I think the one I am...
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    look at a boat with 1997 mercury mariner 115

    I plan on testing compression and then listening to the motor run. I will make sure the lower unit sends water through the pee hole. The boat looks well cared for and the owner is in his 60's and kept in garaged during the winter. He is upgrading to a newer boat. Every boat I have owned...
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    Mold cleaner that is safe for carpet

    What mold cleaners are considered safe to use on marine grade carpet? What have you used that is good?
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    setting up my trailer

    The boat I am placing on the new trailer is a 16foot starcraft aluminum deep v - the boat had an 18 foot deep vee on it before I purchased it. I have just purchased a drive on trailer - I wanted to find out about setting up the bunks and the rollers Are the rollers all supposed to be at the...
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    Best way to remove rust from trailer?

    I have a trailer with a few rust scabs - 95% of the paint is still good. Is there a good option other than sandblasting to completely remove the rust - has anyone tried naval jelly? Thanks for your opines
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    Converting a trailer to drive on?

    Anyone have good luck with taking an older trailer and making it more user friendly at the dock. My trailer is a 1981 with tilt - it is hard to get the boat on without getting in the water because its the older style that is not drive on. I was looking for ideas to modify the boat. One...
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    setting up two motors?

    I live 5 minutes to a lake with restricted horsepower 9.9hp, and then 15 minutes to a lake that is non-restricted horsepower. Is there a way to setup my boat with a 9.9hp and a 90 hp so that either motor can be used with steering and my remote controls. I am looking at a boat with a 90hp...
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