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    new 2007 strarcraft sc16

    My boat popped some rivets in the floor ruining the vinyl. Starcraft is going to look at it and I assume redo the floor. Anyone have such a problem ? I had the motor winterized etc; however, until it is shipped to Starcraft the boat, motor and trailer are sitting in the dealers lot waiting for...
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    do you run the gas out when done?

    When I first started boating in the 90's with a 2-stroke, I was told to run the gas out of my motor when I finished for the day. Now today with storage additives and 4 strokes and EFI's what is one to do? Some dealers say run in out while others say only to run it out with winter storage. Any...
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    honda 50 vs etrc 60

    I am looking at an alumnacraft 165 dominator cs max hp is 90. I am looking at 2 different dealers one has it with a honda 50 the other with a etrec 60. My gut feeling is to go with the honda ( now has a 5 yr warranty) any input would be much appreciated. Thanx in advance.
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    boat trailer running lights

    My running lights on my trailer continued to blow a fuse in my truck even when I increased the amps on the circuit from 10 to 20 amps. The turn and brake lights work, only running lights circuit affected. Decided to try to isolate the problem by disconnecting the main rear lights of the trailer...
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    2005 merc 2-stroke 25 hp

    Above 4000 rpm, my motor seems to want to stall. However, it does not stall but slows down to under 4000 PPM. Runs great up to 4000 RPM. Any suggestions, before I bring it to a dealer.
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    2005 merc 2-stroke 25 hp vs 2007 honda 20hp

    I plan to purchase a 16ft alumnacraft lunker 165 ltd dry weight about 700 lbs. I bet my merc will push it 20-22 mph. I can trade for a 20hp honda. Should I stay with the merc or should I go with the new honda. Top speed is my biggest issue. All comments appreciated.
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    charging outboard battery with deep cycle charger

    My cranking battery is registering 11.7 volts on my depthfinder. This is because I have been using a kicker motor and not my main motor but running accesories from that battery such as depthfinder and aerorater. I know it will still start my main motor. Should I charge it ? If so, can I use...
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    connecting 2 outboards

    I have a 25 hp merc that has steering from the console and a 5 hp merc that uses a handle to steer. I use the 5 hp to run on lakes with a 10hp lmit. It would be great if I could connect these two in such a way that I could steer the 5 hp from the console when I troll. Then disconnect almost...
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    charging a cranking battery

    Well, I am starting to get ready for this year's season.<br /><br />I have a deep cycle charger and of course will charge my deep cycle battery used for trollong motor.<br /><br />So here is the question, Can I charge my cranking battery with a deep cylce charger?<br />If so , any...
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    precision trolling

    The book precision trolling is an experimental study of the depth that certain lures attain at certain speeds with certain line weights. It does give you a ball park number to set your linecounter when trolling for a particular depth. As a Mathematician I( with a colleague) believe that these...
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    portable tach

    I would like to monitor the rpm of my merc 5hp 2 stroke which I use as a kicker for a 14' boat. I am concern that sometimes when I am at WOT. I might be pushing too hard. Any ideas about what to use and where to look for it.
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    does a 25 hp need to be drilled

    My boat is a week old, 14' fisher avenger console and a 25hp mercury, I noticed that it is not drilled on. It is just attached by those clamps. I called the dealer and he said that sometimes they secure them by drilling and other times not. So is there anyone running such a motor secured by...
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    connecting cranking and deep cycle batteries

    I have a mercury 25hp El and it is connected to a cranking battery. So the motor charges that battery. I also have a deep cycle battery which is connected to my trolling motor but not to my other battery. Hence, I musy recharge this with a deep cycle battery charger. The dealer set it up...
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    how to break in a 2 stroke

    I picked up my new boat and new motor today saturday, a 25 hp 2 stroke 2005 mercury. Unfortunately, no owners manual. I will call the dealer monday for the manual.<br /><br />Now the dealer gave me a general idea. He said to run 25 to 1 ( twice the oil) for the first tank full and not to...
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    how far back does mercury 25 hp 2 stroke go

    I am purchasing a new 2005 merc 25hp 2 stroke. Does anyone know how long this motor has been around? I had a 15hp merc and it seemed that the model was completely compatible through the early nineties. Hence, how far back does the compatiblity of the 25 hp 2 stroke go, as far as hoods...
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    Mercury EFI 25 hp vs merc 2-stroke 25hp

    I am considering the purchase of a mercury 25hp. The 2-stroke has been around for years and I have been satisfied with my previous merc 2-stroke ,15hp.<br />The 4 stoke EFI is about $1000 more. So the big question, "Is it worth it?".<br /><br />I think the 25hp EFI is relatively new, so are...
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    adding a tach to a 25hp mercury 2 stroke El

    I hear so much about recommended rpm that I was wondering ifit easy to add a tach to an outboard motor? In particular, I am talking about about a 25hp mercury 2 stroke.
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    mercury 15 hp bigfoot vs 25hp 2 stroke merc

    I am purchasing a 14' fisher avenger sc with a side console. The boat weighs 640 lbs. My choices are a 15hp mercury bigfoot 4 stroke vs a 25 hp mercury 2-stoke; both retail for about the same price. I have read the posts on 2 stroke vs 4 stroke but believe I will get better performance form...
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