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    Tachometer question

    Hi everyone, and thanks in advance for your time. I have a 1988 Bumble Bee bass boat that runs great and I'm just trying to work thru some minor issues with a couple of my gauges. My tach is made by medallion company and I'm not sure that it's giving proper readings. The motor is a v-6 Mariner...
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    Bumble Bee partial floor repair

    I have an 88 model 178 and discovered the floor was soft under the 3rd or middle seat base. I have some boat building and fiberglass experience but things change so much I wanted to try to find some advice from folks more up to date before I dig(literally) into this. My guess is to remove the...
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    '88 Mariner 150 hesitaton

    I bought this garage queen last may. Addressed several issues and in the end, replaced 1 switchbox,impeller and a couple seals, trigger, plugs, and carbs rebuilt, TWICE but thats another story. Fuel line, filter, pump, bulb and most of the hoses under the covers have been replaced. I have a...
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    battery size

    I have a 96 25hp johnson and my battery has gone south, old age. I was wondering if; being as I do nothing but start my outboard if it would be suitable for me to use a lawn mower size battery? Some of the mowers are 18-30 hp. The boat is used for day trips, and there is a second battery for the...
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    johnson hard start

    I am the new kid and I'm not sure how to get my problem addressed. '97 johnson 25 hp. Just had carb cleaned and choke solenoid replaced due to leakage. plugs replaced. Takes every bit of 3 to 5 minutes of constant cranking to start motor. I know this isn't right and will damage parts. If intake...
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