I am currently re-decking a 24 foot Harris Flote-Bote. I used exterior plywood and double coated the top side with fiberglass resis ans well as edges and 3" around the perimeter on the bottom. Used a router on the edges so the sheets interlock and slid them together with urethane sealant in...
I have a '95 75hp and a 169 series control box. Recently the alarm in the box stopped sounding when the ignition is turned on. Not sure if the alarm failed or the signal from the ECM. Anyone have any ideas? connections are good. Have not check for voltage at the alarm when ignition is turned on...
I have a 16900A15 control box and noticed a problem with the shift/throttle handle. The top half of the handle is plastic and slides up off the cast aluminum section. Is this piece just epoxied to the cast piece? The problem is when in gear it rises and the pulls on the trim wiring in the box. I...
Looking at a 1995 75hp. Has been bored and new forged pistons and rings. I believe rod bearings are new too. The guy selling it does know what he is doing. I'm just curious what a fair price is and if their are any known issues with this model. Thanks.
Any problems with an 85 90hp? Is the 6 cylinder a pig on gas? Other than not being able to see over the top of it :) are there any know issues with the outboard?
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Considering a '89 100 hp Merc. Is this a 2+2 motor that drops 2 cylinders when idling? Any known problems with this outboard? How about the oil injection, is it reliable? Also how hard is it to come up with controls for this style?
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