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    2006 idles too fast 6 hp

    I have a 2006 Mercury 6 HP that idles faster than I want. The only adjustment I can find is a spring loaded screw on the carb. I have backed it out to where the screw doesn't even contact any more and it still runs too fast. Is there any other adjustments I can make? Cause I just can't find...
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    outboard horsepower and trolling speed

    a couple of years ago I bought a 14 ft gregor tinny with a six hp 4 stroke mercury. it's my first boat and motor so I've never known anything else. it trolls nice and slow like it should. but it takes forever to get from one place to another. i'd like more speed but have been told that if I...
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    help me choose 12-14 foot alum boat.

    I want to buy a 12-14 ft tin boat on the cheap using craigslist. I've never owned a boat before and don't really know what to look for or at. I need a quick tutorial form some guys that know what they are talking about. I need to know what to look at and look for. Also, since a lot of...
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    What to look for in used outboard

    Hello all. I have retired and want to buy a 12- 14 tin boat and a small (9.8 or less) outboard using craigslist. I have never owned a outboard and need to know what to look for and how to proceed as far as testing, ect. I just want to end up with a outboard that works and will work under load...
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