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  1. matt2002

    Rope boarding ladders ...

    I made one up out of 3/8 poly and some cut down clam aluminum rake poles as the rungs , a 17" length of #3 inside a 17" length of # 4.Thought it would work like a charm.:rolleyes: With my feet on the first rung my feet go under the boat.Its totally unuseable.
  2. matt2002

    Anybody use outboard as boarding ladder ?

    Does anybody here use the prop or cavitation plate of their outboard as a way to get back in the boat ? I know using this method sounds a little dangerous but I'll wearing sneakers or shoes when I do this.In emergencies only. I'm just concerned about damaging anything.The motor is a 75 Yamaha.
  3. matt2002

    Lower Unit removal 1999 Yamaha 75 enduro

    Does the shift rod get disconnected at the top where it meets the shift linkage from the shift lever ? There is a clevis pin there.Or do I just diconnect the bolts and slide the lower unit out ? There's no mention of this in the factory service manual.
  4. matt2002

    New outboard , opinions wanted...

    I'm repowering a 21 center console.I was considering a 150 Yamaha 2 stroke , a similar sized Evinrude Etec , and lastly a 4 Stroke Yamaha. I need opinions.I really can't justify a 4 stroke outboard because of the added price.Maybe I'm wrong being that you will eventually gain money back because...
  5. matt2002

    1996 Mariner 225 question ...

    I got this motor used and it must of had a leak in the lower unit seals because saltwater got in and then froze up and expanded and cracked the outer wall of the lower unit.The powerhead is now frozen too. Prior to this happening the motor ran fine.I freed up the seized lower unit and the...
  6. matt2002

    9.9 kicker seems to run cool.

    I have a 2000 Yamaha 9.9 long shaft kicker that I have as a back up motor on my 20' Privateer.It seems to be running too cool at idle.I thought the thermostat was supposed to stay shut until it reached 140 degrees ? I can keep my finger on the exhaust jacket or anywhere else on the head for any...
  7. matt2002

    Why a 9.9 ?

    Why not just 10 ? When I was young they had 10 hp outboards , not 9.9 's.What is the reasoning for labeling an outboard 9.9 instead of 10 ?
  8. matt2002

    Racor fuel filter

    I have a racor fuel filter/water seperator on one of my boats.At first I had it downstream of the primer bulb but had problems with losing prime.A couple of years later I located it upstream of the primer bulb and had no problems except you have to prime the new filter by disconnecting it and...
  9. matt2002

    waterpump bolts on 25 Merc ?

    I got a 1 year subscription to Seloconline.com and they're telling me to put loctite 271 on the waterpump bolts.Doesn't that seem a bit much ? I've used gasket sealing compound in the past.
  10. matt2002

    Upcoming water pump overhaul ?

    I have to install a waterpump kit on a 25 Mercury outboard.I will be needing a sealer.Any recommendations ? OMC gasket sealing compound or Quicksilver Perfect Seal ? Any auto parts store alternatives ? Thanks !
  11. matt2002

    2003 Mercury 25 intermittent water flow

    I just got a used 2003 25 HP long shaft Mercury outboard that will take a few minutes for water to start coming out of the water pump indicator.It is then intermittent and when it starts to flow again after a 45-60 second pause its very hot water coming out.This cycle constantly repeats.Water...
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