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    Retrieving Lost Motor

    My brother-in-law "lost" his 9hp kicker motor in about 25 feet down in very low visibility freshwater last Saturday.<br /><br />Don't ask how, 'cause I don't know, and I wasn't with him!! :rolleyes: <br /><br />Any ideas on how to locate it? Do you think it is worth looking for it?
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    Proper Power

    Trying to revisit this issue with more information:<br /><br />My nephew has an 18-foot 1966 Starcraft, modified with a fiberglass center console, set up like a Boston Whaler. It is powered by a 55-hp Mariner with manual start, that I understand is really a 1979 Yamaha.<br /><br />It is hard to...
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    Sufficient Power

    Is there some relationship between gross or net weight and outboard horsepower that makes for safe operation?<br />In order to have electric start, my nephew is downgrading from a 55 hp Mariner outboard to a 40 hp 1969 Evinude. I'm concerned his boat will be underpowered, particularly when he...
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    Looking for Bear #829

    Hey, Bear, <br />Thanks for the follow-up. <br /><br />Now I'm really confused!! I thought Mariner was made by Mercury. But you're telling me in 1979 it was made by Yamaha, right? So, if I want to get a Manual for this outboard do I try to find one for a 1979 Mariner or a 1979 Yamaha? Or doesn't...
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    Help me identify Model Year on Mariner Outboard

    My nephew has a 55hp Mariner outboard on his boat (W55M Ser # 6A3 578529).<br />I have no idea what year it is.<br />Can you tell me from serial number?<br /><br />If not, can you suggest how I can find out?
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    Console ignition

    My nephew has a 55hp Mariner outboard on his boat (W55M Ser # 6A3 578529).<br />I have no idea what year it is. Can you tell me from serial number?<br /><br />He has dual-lever controls , one for shift, one for throttle, and what appears to be a pull choke-control at the console.<br />Can an...
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