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    Motor loss of Power

    I have a 2003 Mercury 25hp 2stroke. It has about 15-20 hrs on it. Recently ran motor and it would not shift or accelerate past idle/slow. Motor makes a forced sound when wanting to increase speed amd sounds if it wants to shut off if I increase the speed. Also when flushing, motor smokes more...
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    Leaking Oil

    I have a new merc 25hp stroke, I ran it two weeks ago for the first time. Several days later I noticed a small amount of oil on the floor (several ounces).I then ran it again exactly a week later and again several days later (today) I noticed oil on the floor this time it was a significant...
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    Motor Sound

    I tried out my new 25hp Mercury 2stroke (tiller model) yesterday. I specifically followed the motor break in procedure- (run on all speeds but not at one consistent speed for more than two minutes, run at this procedure for the first hour.) After about an hour and a half I noticed the motor...
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    Academy Motors

    I want to purchase a 25hp outboard. I've looked around at all the local dealers but time again Academy has the lowest price $2,099 yr 2003 (Mercury). I haven't asked about warranty or anything about repair or maintance at Academy. Before asking Academy, my question to you guys is it safe to buy...
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    What is displacement, & bore stoke?

    When looking a outboard information I always stumble around the words displacement and bore and stroke always (measured in inches or mm). Being new to boating and outboards what does it mean?
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    How Fast?

    How fast would/could a 14ft aluminum v-hull boat weigning 200-250lbs alone or about 600-700lbs with 2 fishermen & cargo go with a 25hp 2 stroke Merc???<br /><br />------------------------<br />tight lines
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    Hp Difference

    I want to buy a small motor for my v hull jon boat. I have in mind a 15hp 4stroke (4500-5500 rpm)or a 25hp 2 stroke (5000-6000rpm) Is there a big difference betweem these motors in terms of hp and performance? Would 10horses really make a difference?
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    US vs. Japan

    I'm looking for a new outboard 25hp for my aluminum v-hull boat. But I'm stuck with the problem of choosing between American (Mercury) vs. Japanese (Yahama, Suzuki, Honda). I was set on Merc but friends and local boat dealers told me US outboards are inferior to their Jap counterparts and to...
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    ???Super Fuel???

    ???Super Fuel??? I have a friend that told me to add octane booster (the fuel enhancer for cars the 12-16 oz cans added to the gasoline tank) to the common 2 stroke solution (6 gal gas 1 can of 2 stroke oil). HE said by adding this it turns regular fuel into super fuel. HE swore that his small...
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    Rivet Drilling

    I have an aluminum boat, I was removing a front bench that is riveted to a small aluminum wall. I was drilling out one of the final rivets when a small problem occured (the drill bit broke inside the rivet.) Since the bit broke below the rivet's surface I cannot reach it. And trying to drill...
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    Old Transom

    I bought an old 14ft aluminum V-hull (1965-1975) several months back. It came with a 5hp motor now I will be up grading to a 25hp. My concern is with a larger motor comes substantial added weight. I am unsure the current transom will support the weight (although its max hp is 40hp) This boat...
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    Motor Confusion

    Several months back I bought a 14ft aluminum V-Hull boat w/a 1960 5hp Evenrude. I saved enough $$$ to buy a new motor. This time I am looking in the 15-25hp range(Mercury) My problem is the 2 stroke & 4 stroke mix up and weight ihvoloved with the motors. I am confused and really want the 25hp...
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