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    Honda 30hp 1999 Bogs?

    Hi, I have a 1999 30HP 4-Stroke Honda on a 15ft Aluminum fishing boat. When cruising at lower speeds if you apply full throttle the motor bogs as if it was going to stall. If you back of to 3/4 throttle it runs fine and gradually picks up speed. Once the boat is running at higher speeds you...
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    Jet Drive

    I am considering buying a used 1998 seadoo 1800 sportser boat equipt with 2 twin 85hp engines. I've never owned a jet drive boat before and was wondering if they are high maintenance engines compared to regular outboards. Also, is there anything I should be aware of when buying seadoo. Thanks...
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    Jet Drive

    I am considering buying a used 1998 seadoo 1800 sportser boat equipt with 2 twin 85hp engines. I've never owned a jet drive boat before and was wondering if they are high maintenance engines compared to regular outboards. Also, is there anything I should be aware of when buying seadoo. Thanks...
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    75hp Optimax

    I just ordered a new boat with a 2007 Mercury Optimax. To say the least I'm very excite, counting the days to ice out! I was wondering if I should use supreme octane fuel in the engine or not. The manufacturer calls for 87 octane but if using a higher octane fuel is a better fuel for the...
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    Optimax Octane

    Hi all, I sold the ol' 14' Springbok last spring and have ordered a new Crestliner. It's gonna have a 75hp Optimax on it. I know these engines are DFI so I was wondering if it requires supreme fuel or not? As far as I know it only requires regular fuel. Would there be any advantage to use...
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    Motorguide Wireless System

    I'm buying a new Crestliner Fish Hawk 1600SC in the spring and it comes equipt with a Motorguide W45 Wireless 54" (12V) trolling motor. Has anyone had the oportunity to use Motorguide's new wireless system yet? How do you like it? Pro's, con's?? Like to get some feedback before I decide to...
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    Optimax vs 4-Stroke

    I'm buying a new 16' Crestliner Fish Hawk in the spring. I'm trying to decide between a 75hp Optimax and a 75hp 4-stroke. I'm really leaning towards the Optimax, as I know the performance is better from hole shot to top end and the fuel economy is basically the same as a 4-stroke. The only...
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    Optimax vs 4-Stroke

    I'm buying a new 16' Crestliner Fish Hawk in the spring. I'm trying to decide between a 75hp Optimax and a 75hp 4-stroke. I'm really leaning towards the Optimax, as I know the performance is better from hole shot to top end and the fuel economy is basically the same as a 4-stroke. The only...
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    Lower unit leak?

    I have a 1988 25hp Evinrude tiller.<br />A while back I noticed that there were some drops of oil on my garage floor under my lower end so I replaced the propshaft seals and put in new oil. The old oil had some water in it as I suspected.<br />I used the boat for a few weeks and checked it...
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    WOT

    I have a 1988 Evinrude 25Hp Tiller.<br />What should the WOT rpm be?<br />If the rpm is lower then it should be and I want to change my prop pitch should I go with a higher pitch or lower? I was thinking higher??
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    WOT RPM

    I have a 1988 25HP Evinrude Tiller.<br />What should the WOT RPM be?<br />I don't have the manual.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Paul
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    Increasing Performance

    I have a 1988 25HP Evinrude. <br />Is there an easy way to increase it's performance? For example would I notice any difference if I started using supreme gas instead of regular gas? Would it be more responsive or have a bit more get up and go?<br />The motor is running fine, just curious if...
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    Throttle Cable Replacement

    Hey all... It's been a looooong winter!<br />I have 1988 25hp Evinrude Tiller Handle.<br />The throttle cable is starting to bind up in the casing where it bends when you fold the tiller arm back. I'm assuming that I have to replace the cable. Does anyone know the procedure to do this? <br...
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    Trolling Motor Shaft Extention

    I have a transom mount Minn Kota trolling motor that I have now installed on the bow....<br />Works great but the shaft(not the handle) is about 2-3" to short.<br />Any ideas as how to extend it? I was thinking about replacing the shaft, but how do you get the motor off of the end of the...
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    What Oil To Use?

    I have a 1987 25HP Evinrude Tiller Handle, Manual Start... I am about to change the lower unit oil... Anyone know what grade it is?<br />Thanks in advance.
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    Hydrofoil?

    I am considering installing a String Ray hydrofoil on my 25hp Evinrude, it's on a 14ft aluminum fishing boat semi v hull....<br />Has anyone used one before? Are they worth the cash? Does it make a big difference?<br />Any input would be appreciated....
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    Hydrofoil?

    I am considering installing a String Ray hydrofoil on my 25hp Evinrude, it's on a 14ft aluminum fishing boat semi v hull....<br />Has anyone used one before? Are they worth the cash? Does it make a big difference?<br />Any input would be appreciated....
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    Lower End Leak....

    I have a 1988 25HP Evinrude....<br />I bought the motor used so I had to do variuos repairs to it including replacing the prop shaft seals because I was getting a heavy oil leak.<br />I verified the repair and there was no leaks for several months.... I had to transport the motor a week ago and...
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    Supreme Fuel...

    I have a 1988 25hp Evinrude....<br />It's running great no problem at all....<br />I was wondering if I should switch to Supreme fuel? Will it run even better? Will it help clean out any carbon deposits or am I just waisting my money? If Supreme fuel won't make any difference is there an...
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    Spark Plug Threads

    I have a 1988 25HP Evinrude.<br />The threads in the head for the top plug are stripped, most of them came out with the plug when I removed it. I was thinking of using a heli coil, will a heli coil be fine? A little piece of thread fell inside the plug hole, is that a big deal or will it come...
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