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    Suzuki F225 fuel consumption?

    I'm trying to estimate fuel consumption/mpg for a 225 on 22' Triton 228 CC. I like to cruise @ 4000rpm , 24.6 knots (via GPS). Don't know my mpg or gph at that rpm. How much less gph if I cruised at 3500rpm? Your estimates of fuel burn would be appreciated. I realize that if I filled tank...
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    300 HP Suzuki--for slow trolling?

    I'm considering repowering with the new 300HP Suzuki but am concerned about its ability to slow troll (about 1000RPM) for extended periods. Will this slow running harm the engine or cause plug fouling and performance problems later? Any opinions on this engine would be appreciated.
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    Yamaha 250 HPDI--Buying a problem??

    I've found a used boat that is exactly what I want, but it has a 2003 Yamaha 250 HPDI on it (very low hours since it was installed on this 2005 model boat as a leftover new engine.) I've searched this forum for HPDI issues and there sure are a lot of 'em! I'm about to be scared off this...
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    Larson International Series 256

    I have a 1988 Larson International Series 256 CC/Cuddy cabin which was originally powered with an OMC Seadrive motor. It has been converted to an Armstrong bracket with twin 200hp Johnson Oceanrunners. I'm thinking about repowering with a single outboard and would like to know what the...
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    Anyone remember the OMC Seadrive?

    I'm still trying to get info on the horsepower ratings of the old (1988) Seadrives. Can anyone help? Thanks.
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    OMC Seadrive horsepower question

    Does anyone know the horsepower rating of a 1988 OMC seadrive 3.0 liter engine. My Larson International 265 CC/cuddy cabin was factory powered that way, but has since been converted to Armstrong bracket with pair of 200 Oceanrunners. I'm considering repowering with single engine but am...
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    Johnson 200 blowing fuses

    My '94 Johnson 200 Oceanrunner starts and runs well, but after cruising for 20 min. or more and turning engine off to drift fish for a while it blows the 20 amp fuse when I try to restart it. This only happens when the engine is warm from running a while. At the dock I can start, stop, and...
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    old ChrisCraft sea skiff

    Considering buying an old f.g. Chris seaskiff, a boat whose salty looks I've always admired. Question is: it's a dory type rounded bottom hull with smallish keel and I question whether it'll be a rolly-polly ride. It's high and dry and can't roadtest. Anybody familiar with this skiff?
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    tilt/trim jerks

    Tilt /trim on 1995 Johnson goes up normally, but jerks badly when lowering. Electric pump motors are fairly new. Would appreciate advice from the pros here. Thanks. :confused:
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    motor "eats" tachometers

    My 1995 Johnson 200 Oceanrunner tach stopped working. Replaced tach and all was fine for about 30 hours use, then tach quit again. Could it just be bad tachs, or what else. Appreciate your advice.
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    Good Anchor Windlass lubrication?

    My Good Windlass model AFD does not free drop very readily. Line can be pulled out (the clutch is releasing). I think it may need lubrication but have no manual or instructions for doing this. Can anyone out there offer advice or lube instructions? Thanks.
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    Decarboning "95 Johnson 200 first time

    Have pair of "95 Johnson 200s with 400 hours on them. They probably have never had decarboning treatment. Would using OMC treatment (hooking can up to valve on engine) after all this use cause more harm than good? Would product designed to go into fuel tank be safer/better?Engines run fine...
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    1972 Evinrude yachtwin 4hp overheats

    engine starts and runs good but overheats. Had impeller replaced but still overheats. Was told it's possibly an o-ring at top of narrow cooling water tube. Much labor $$ to fix. Does this sound like correct diagnosis?
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