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    How to decide between Yamaha and Merc 115?

    First time outboard buyer here... We have an existing inboard from the late 80s that's reaching end of life and are looking at an outboard this time. It's going to be replaced by an 18' Stanley Mink that will be used as a combination recreation and work boat. The boat is our primary means of...
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    Thunk and a lurch.... what could it be?

    I have a 1987 Bayliner with the 2.3L OMC + Cobra sterndrive. Generally its been a terrifically reliable engine but I've learned to pay attention when it starts making noises. Like last weekend when we noticed something new. Every once in awhile (say 5-10 minutes of operation but growing in...
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    Manual for 1968 Model 110 9.8 outboard?

    Anyone seen a pdf manual for this beast? I've checked all the FAQs and searched the forum but no luck so far... I can buy the Seloc but it covers so many years and so many motors that I doubt its going to be very useful.
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    Cant find idle adjustment screws on 68 merc outboard

    Ive recently come into a 1968 mercury outboard, a model 110 9.8hp unit that we've managed to start after a little fiddling and a new fuel hose. Problem is the unit is idling much too high and I can't seem to find the adjustment screw. I've seen lots of posts where folks say to adjust the screw...
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