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    Suzuki DF90 - Steering Shaft frozen

    Due to covid my boat sat for 18months on a trailer. When I finally did try to launch it, everything was fine but the steering shaft had frozen. After alot of work we finally got it to move back and forth but it was really stiff. I have installed a new steering cable but that didn't help...
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    topside paint chipping

    had my boat completely redone, new gelcoat on the hull and what I thought was going to be gelcoat on the topside appears to be merely paint? Problem is after 1 month and babying my boat, the paint has small chips in it. Not sure if the wrong paint was used, not enough or what? Is there any...
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    oil change question

    I have a Mercury 90 HP 4 stroke and am about to do an oil change. The manual says to use SAE 10W30 however, I am unable to find any of that oil type in country (I live in Belize). I can get SAE 10W40. Would this be an acceptable substitute? thanks
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    Rotary vs Rack steering

    Hi all, Finally, the steering cable broke this weekend. I was able to cripple home just before the tropical wave hit here in Belize. Now, I need to replace the steering cable and I am looking at purchasing a new steering kit. I currently have a 21ft centre console fishing boat, with a 90HP...
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    alarm beep?

    I have a 2001 90 HP 4 Stroke When I turn the key to Run (not start) the alarm sounds in one long continuous beep. It never did this before (but then it never sunk before either). Does this beep indicate Temperature or Oil ? thanks
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    it sank....

    Yup, woke up this morning and found my boat, still tied to the dock but on it's side and my Merc 90 HP 4 stroke completely submerged. Aside from purchasing a new o/b any advise on how to clean it out (if it is even possible)? I'm going to go find the tequila bottle now.
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    90 HP 4 Stroke - intermittent start problems

    My merc starts up like a champ every morning. However, occassionally, after running, when I turn the enjoy off and then turn it back on there is nothing. It does click but won't start. I've tried various ways of trying to get it to start, such as, jiggling the battery connections, turning the...
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    warranty recall information?

    I have a 2001 90HP ELPT o/b My rectifier died recently and someone suggested that I contact Mercury to see if it was recalled and if it might be covered under warranty.<br /><br />Does anyone know where I might be able to find out what parts on my o/b have been recalled? I live overseas so if...
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    Yamaha F90 and F115 prices

    Can anyone give me a rough estimate of the retail price of the Yamaha F90 and F115?<br /><br />I'm thinking of replacing my Merc.
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    Compression Test question

    sorry but this might seem like a dumb question but here goes...<br /><br />I recently had a used cylinder head installed on my Mercury 90HP 4 stroke O/B. Is a compression test necessary or advisable after installing a new cylinder head?<br /><br />My mechanic says No.
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    Flexible Fuel Fill Hose

    Hi all,<br /><br />I recently replaced my fuel tank with a new plastic one. Unfortunately where the fuel enters the tank is in a new spot and I had to improvise to get the fuel fill hose to reach it.<br />So, I used a 90 degree elbow.<br /><br />This worked fine except when I go to the gas dock...
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    bunk repairs

    This weekend's project is going to be recarpeting and painting the wooden bunks.<br /><br />Any suggestions on what brand/type of paint I should use on the bunks? <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />t
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    tires? P or ST

    Hi all. I'm back.<br /><br />So I've purchased (at a bargain price) a double axle LoadMaster trailer. Just needs some refurbishing and it'll be good as new.<br /><br />First off, it needs 3 new tires. Where I am located (Central America) it's difficult to find reasonabley priced marine parts...
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    trailer questions from a newbie

    Hi all, here's my dilema:<br /><br />I have a 22ft centre console fiberglass boat. Purchased it used and I have no idea what the weight is (but I'm assuming it's heavy) It also has a 380lb o/b on it.<br /><br />My current trailer (came free with the boat) is falling apart and I'm toying with...
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    water gushing out lower unit

    So today I take the boat out of the water (salt), put the muffs on and begin flushing only to discover an unusual amount of water gushing out the lower unit. Prior to this the majority of water came out of the prop & pee hole.<br />Being concerned I removed the cover on the l/u to inspect. I...
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    test overheat alarm???

    I have a Merc 2001 90HP ELPT 4 stroke. A year ago the engine overheated and the alarm did not sound. Since then I had the impeller, thermostat and a few other parts replaced. Now, I'm having problems with the water pressure gauge not registering but the engine is 'peeing'. So far so could...
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    new fuel tank & gas fumes

    I have an old 22' boat with an o/b and had to replace the fuel tank. I installed a new plastic fuel tank in the cc where the old fuel tank was located. Since then I've noticed gas fumes in the cc while the boat is sitting on the trailer.<br /><br />I have checked the hoses for cracks (I...
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    throttle problems

    I have a 2001 90HP 4 stroke merc and here's my problem:<br /><br />Yesterday I was taking the boat out and cruising through the mangrove when all of a sudden the speed fell off and I was in idle. I could shift from forward to neutral to reverse but there was no power. So I limped back home.<br...
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