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    Propellers

    Hi<br /><br />I have just fitted a new Mercury 140hp to my 6 metre boat it has a 19 pitch high five prop on it that is giving me 5900 rpm and I can reach the rev limiter when I trim the engine up to the first index on the trim gauge. I am using the boat for skiing. <br /><br />Do I need to go up...
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    Deciding on leg length

    I am looking at purchasing a Mercury 140hp engine. <br /><br />My transom height is 580 millimetres, will a 25 inch leg engine be suitable or will the transom have to be lengthened to accomadate this length leg. The length of the transom is closer to a 25 inch leg than a 20 inch leg.<br /><br...
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    Fitting Mercury 140

    Hi <br /><br />I am looking at purchasing a Mercury 140hp engine brand new 2004 model it is the carbi version that they sell. Is this a good engine. Will it push my 6 metre boat at a good speed for waterskiing.<br /><br />My transom height is 580 milimetres, will a 25 inch leg engine be suitable...
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    1997 Johnson 175

    Hi <br /><br />I am looking at purchasing a used 1997 Johnson ocean pro 175hp that is a FICHT engine. It has had the head modified to split the fuel flow when injected into the head and all computer updates carried out up to date.<br /><br />Is this engine being one of the first FICHT types on...
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