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    Transom Ratings?

    I don't understand horsepower ratings for boats...you see all these tiny little bass boat transoms with like 225 horse on it, and then like my crestliner I have a huge transom with a rating of 115...I don't get it how a transom or boat is rated for horse power. Anyone have insight on...
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    1970 johnson 85 horse lower unit question

    I have removed the inside casing finally on my lower unit and now I am puzzeled on how to get the seals out now...Not exactly sure on how to get them out now?
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    Transom

    Hey guys I have just picked up a 1977 Crestliner Apollo 660 and love the hull design and layout of the boat. I am planning on a transom redo because the old one is shot. Two questions though for all of you boat savy people, as I am still learning. 1. The boat is rated for a 115 but it has a 140...
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    85' Johnson 85HP Issues NOOB

    Ok never owned an outboard Johnson before and want to save some money by working on it myself. I turn the prop and it makes a knocking noise in the lower unit. Turns over great just doesn't start and was told by previous owner that he had it checked out and its an electrical component not sure...
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    235 hp Evinrude Question

    So I am about to pick up a 235 hp evinrude for 300 dollars and it needs a new head from the sounds of it...it runs but one cylinder has a crack in it and it is overheating. Wondering how hard it would be to take it apart and have it sleeved or have the whole cylinder replaced. I am mechanically...
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    new to I/O mercruiser

    hey guys so have a new boat and need some help with the engine. I picked up a 1977 searay cuddy 21' up this morning for free and has been sitting for 8 years. So haven't dug into this too deep yet...just wondering if I should just keep the trailer and find a better boat?? Trailer is in amazing...
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