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    Go large or barely adequate for power

    I have a 18' cc hydra sport(v-hull,19" deadrise,1,200lb no/power) that has a '97 dt200 with a 20" three blade prop,it gets bad mpg so Im thinking of a new or used outboard.A 90hp 4-stroke suzuki weighs 340lbs,the etec 150 weighs 420lbs.Dealer says stay below 440lbs which does not leave too many...
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    More ethanol !

    Read article on gasBuddy.com, 02/11/09 posting. I wish I could use computer better so I could paste article.This is so important to us boaters b/c our engines are having issues running the allowed 10% ethanol now.
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    '89 yamaha 225 excel compression

    A friend of mine has a '89 225 yamaha that stalled while at sea although it would it would run on trailer.I informed him I had seen this before and that it usually meant that it dropped a cylinder.After convincing him that the easiest way to tell is to do a compression check and he agreed and...
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    20" 150ho or 200 20"evinrude

    I have a custom 19' kevlar bay boat and want max performance.Should I get the ho lower unit or go for the extra horsepower?Thanks for imput!
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    '05 df140 suzuki input

    Found a good deal on a '05 df140 and don't know anybody who has one,any input?I'd like to see a dyno sheet on one.The spec's lead me to think it might be a little shy on torque. thanks!
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    suzuki df175 timing chain problems?

    I have been contemplating buying a df175,but a merc mechanic I ran across said they have been having alot of problems with timing chains.He also said the powerhead has to be pulled just to get to chain!What worries me is that this engine has only been on the market for 1 1/2 year's.I have...
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    Switching '97 dt150 midsection

    Whats involved in switching from a 25" to a 20" midsection.I noticed suzuki only made a 25" saltwater engine in '97.I use it in salt 95% of the time.Can this be done even?If so,how hard is it and what would I be looking at money wise?
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    notched transom ?

    I have a 1200lb hydra-sport 18'cc kevlar hull(inshore or deep bay boat) the loa is 20'4",7'10" beam with a 11" notched transom.The engine is a 470lb,25"shaft dt150 suzuki outboard mounted in highest position possible and a doel-fin.From the top of transom to beginning of notch is 18.5 "which...
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    fuel hose attachment

    Is there any special sealers that I can use to attach fuel filler line to filler cap,both on inside and outside.I can not use clamps to seal inside because there is no room to tighten them,on the outside I was going to use 5200 to hold every thing in place because I can not get a fastener on the...
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    1997 dt150 suzuki flush port ?

    I have a cooling system flush port(plug) that can be used to flush contamination from system,I first thought it was the gearcase level/vent plug.How does this system work,the manual actually has no input(translation gap)?I have a 25" shaft that has always acted wierd and thought this might be...
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    1997 dt150 suzuki fuel line

    Im replacing fuel line from tank to seperater,it now has 7/16".The largest Ive seen on a outboard is 3/8",could the larger diameter cause any problems?Ive also been told to put a electric fuel pump in line would increase performance,is this true? Much Thanks Micel
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    good safe steering mechanism

    I got a 18'cc Hydrosport 150 suzuki,a deep bay boat.Has single cable now and is unsafe.What would be a good safe steering mechanism around 55 mph?Everybody says something different.The boat weighs around 1600lbs.Any help would be really appreciated!
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    removing center console

    I have a strong fuel smell coming from center console ,so I'm inspecting and replacing all fuel lines.I'm need some advise on taking the suzuki shifter cables('97 dt 150) off from a yamaha control box(early '90 top mount).Also do I need to know any thing special taking steering cables off from a...
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    '83 hydrasport 18'cc fuel smell

    I was cleaning my boat after I used it and I noticed a strong fuel smell in center console.I have never noticed it before,I did fill the tank up before taking it out.There is no fuel in bilge and after two days now the smell has almost gone away.Any ideas?
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    " '83 18' cc fuel tank accessibility "

    I have a strong fuel smell inside console.I noticed it when cleaning boat up after a rough trip home crossing gulf stream.There was no fuel in bilge,but wow what a strong smell.I'm lucky to be alive b/c we were smoking the whole evening.I definately have to correct problem before using boat...
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