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    Max RPM's

    I got a 89 mariner 175 (S# OC185373) i was wondering what the max RPM range is for my motor at WOT. I am running about 5100 right now and I am thinking about a new prop. thanks for the replys.
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    MinnKota Shake?

    Hey everybody i got a 2 year old or so maxxum 74lb thrust bow mounted on my skeeter, cable foot control etc. when i have it on 30 and i go to momentarily turn it on, then let go the the shaft like shakes, not the base but the shaft and upper part. it is kind of hard to explain but it is really...
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    Timing?

    I was wondering how I could check the timing on a 89 Mariner 175 (s#185373). It seems a little doggy and sometimes rough at idle. If more info is needed let me know. thanks
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    Fishmark 480

    hey everyone i got a eagle fishmark 480 not even a year old and i am having a power problem. just this past boating trip i went to power off the unit like i always do and i held the button and shut my main power switch off, walked away didnt notice anything. well i got home, i turned my power...
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    HOT WATER?

    hey everyone. i got an 89 mariner 175, i just did the water pump rebuild and a new shift shaft seal. i tested it on a hose and in the water and it is pissing water pretty good but when it is a little weak at idle. i was on the water and i went back to feel the water and i could braely keep my...
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    need more power?

    i got an '89 mariner 175 V6 serial #oc185372. its strapped on an 89 skeeter 18'6" dual console...so im pushing around a little bit of weight. with 2 guys full livewells and half tank of gas, it is really a dog out of the hole. i have a 4 blade ss prop, i think it is like a 22 pitch but im not...
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    lil' bit a water

    i got a 89' mariner 175 oc185373 v6 blah blah. pull the l/u lower plug out....water oil mix...oh crap. im quessing something in water pump, some kind of seal obviously. what is it most likely going to be. i know i could rebuild the water pump but shift shafts and prop shaft seals start to scare...
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    ALARM?

    Hey everyone. I got a 1989 Mariner 175 Pro-V. when i start my motor the low oil alarm starts beeping constantly. my onboard and external tanks are full. does anybody know whats wrong and what are some tests that i can do diagnos the problem. thanks for any info.
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    Battery Juice?

    i have a large deep cycle battery that i bought end of last year. i charged it up and put it in the boat. i checked the fluid level by taking off the caps on the battery and it appeared to be somewhat low. i also checked it with the voltmeter and on my eagle finder. it was giving me a voltage of...
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    Lower Unit?

    Hey everybody i have a '89 mariner 175 V6. i was wondering if a person with decent mechanical skills could go through the lower unit and replace all of the seals and gaskets without having to buy special tools and loads of labor time involved. i am trying to compare doing it myself to having...
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    Recessed Pedal?

    I have an 89 skeeter and i am looking to make a drop-in trolling motor pedal insert. i was wondering if anyone who has one could give me the measurements width, height and depth. or if anyone has a link to an after market brand that would be great. also if anyone has any comments on the recessed...
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    Alternator?

    I was wondering if someone could tell me if my motor has an alternator. SN# OC185373 1989 175HP Mariner. thanks for the info.
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    New Gel Coat?

    i have a 89 skeeter that has moderate to bad oxidation on it. does anyone have any idea how much it would cost to get a new gel coat or how much it would cost to have it profesionally buffed out? Thanks for the responses.
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    Picture

    I was wondering if anyone has an older (87-93) Skeeter that has windows on it. or if anyone has a picture of one. im looking to buy windows for mine but i would like to see what they look like first. the person that is selling them doesnt have a picture and he lives in texas. so if anyone has a...
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    Specs?

    I was wondering if there was any kind of spec sheet online for my motor or if someone could tell me. Mariner Pro-V 175 S# OC185373. thanks for the info. more specifically i want to know how many liters my motor is.
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    Oxidation?

    i have a 89 skeeter fs 175 df and it has some pretty bad oxidation on it. i am wondering what the best way to get rid of it is or if i sould even try to. i looked at meguires and they have a oxidation kit and a wax type compound. i wondering what the easiest way to do it would be and also i dont...
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    trim gauge

    i was wondering if it was hard to hook up a trim gauge if i didnt already have one. i have a 89 mariner 175 with ower trim i'm not sure what the brand of trim i have but i'm sure its the stock one. thanks for the advice.
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    trim gauge

    i was wondering if it was hard to hook up a trim gauge if i didnt already have one. i have a 89 mariner 175 with ower trim i'm not sure what the brand of trim i have but i'm sure its the stock one. thanks for the advice.
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    Fuel?

    I have a 89 Mariner Pro-V 175. i was told to run premium gas instead of the regular. i was wondering if it would do the same if i put regular in and just added octane booster, because i think it would be a little cheaper to do that instead. gas prices are expected to go over $2 bucks and thats...
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    Carpet?

    i was wondering if a person would have to buy the special bunk carpet or if they could just use regular boat carpet. i know they sell carpet in strip thats for bunks but im wondering if its any different from interior carpet for boats. also what is the best way to attach that carpet to the wood...
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