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    Prop selection for 285 Stratos

    I posted this in stratos section but have gotten no response so I thought maybe this is the best place. I just bought a 90' 285 Stratos and its turning only 4900 RPM. I was wondering what prop most people are running on this hull. I have a 1995 175 Evinrude Intruder on it. Want to make sure...
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    90 285 Prop question

    Hey guys. Can someone give me an idea on prop size for a '90 285 Stratos with a 175 FastStrike on it? I just bought one and the prop is way to big for what I have. I am turning only 4900 RPM. I just want to make sure on the prop before I go on to other things.
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    1999 Evinrude Intruder 175 VRO

    Does anyone know how much compression it takes to drive the VRO pump? I have a low cylinder on no. 6 but its only down around 60psi. Isnt the VRO connected to that cylinder? My VRO has never pumped since I got this engine but I bought it with a low cylinder so I have never ran it on the...
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    1999 175 Intruder No Oil Buzzer

    It just goes off soon after you start it. The engine also quits if you dont pump the fuel bulb as well. I have checked all the fittings and completely cleaned the oil tank and primed all the way to the VRO pump. What do I need to do next? All of this is happening on the hose pipe. Have yet...
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    1995 FastStrike compression problem

    I bought a boat today with a known engine problem Its got 120psi on 5 cylinders and 30 on the 6th. It idles fine and even gets the boat on plain fine and then it seems to just flood out and quit. I'm just wondering if there is anything to look for before pulling the block and rebuilding. Thanks
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