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    mercury ignition switch replacing

    Hi specs: 1993 90hp outboard Mercury with quicksilver control panel. I intend to replace my factory ignition switch because it may be faulty. I see one here for at IBOATS...
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    another no start issue

    I have a 1994 Mercury 90 hp outboard and have been experiencing some terrible starting problems. I have been using the motor about once a month with no difficulties or problems. Recently, when I turned the key.........nothing happen; no warning beep, no click, and the engine does not turn...
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    ignition lacks spark

    specs: 1993/94 90HP mercury outboard bearing serial # od205997. <br /><br />im fairly new to boating but thanks to this board, my learing curve is way up.<br /><br />my o/b won't start and here is what I did to troubleshoot.<br /><br />made sure I had fresh fuel. Checked - lots of fuel leaked...
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    power trim relays

    thanks to this board I was able to diagnose my power tilt problem. It was a bad up the uptilt relay. <br /><br />second, Im trying to buy two replacements but are having a hard time locating one and/or a part number.<br /><br />I have a 1993/94 90HP mercury outboard with the serial # od205997...
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    night fishing

    Hi all<br /><br />I have a 15' aluminum boat and would like to mount running lights per coast guard rule for night operation. <br /><br />was planning to hook up the light's electrical directly to my troll motor battery. <br /><br />what are pros and cons for doing it as a direct hook-up or is...
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    continuous warning beep...........

    hi folks<br /><br />been reading a lot here and have learned a lot. can someone answer a question or give an opinion on the following problem.<br /><br />i have a 1994 mercury 90 hp 3 cylinder motor and have changed the impeller about 2 months ago. the thing pees very well thereafter.<br...
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    can i shift

    hi folks, <br />was wondering if i can shift an o/b motor [slightly forward and slight backward] when it is running and i have the waterhose hook up just see if my motor will shift into forward, neutral, and reverse properly.<br /><br />had a bit of a scare lately with the motor and want to...
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    quicksilver control unit

    hi folks<br /><br />took out my "new" used boat out today for the first time and had a bit of a problem.<br /><br />if anyone can point me in the right direction, i'd appreciated very MUCH.<br /><br />i have a 1994 mercury O/B 90hp with the quicksilver 3000 control unit. <br /><br />after a...
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    wiggleable honda propeller

    hi folks<br /><br />i have a 2000 honda 9.9 hp motor and just noticed that the propeller can be wiggled just a bit as compare to the mercury 9.9 hp that i also have. the merc. prop is quite tight. <br /><br />is that normal for honda prop to have a slight play in the prop. <br /><br />thanks
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    need help in starting outboard

    hi folks<br /><br />im fairly new to boating but am learning a lot here. <br />i just bought a used 1994 17' arima with a 90 mercury outboard. <br /><br />i've been trying to start the engine for the last two days with no success. <br /><br />my pre-start checklist of things to do:<br /><br...
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    stuck tack cable?

    hi folks, <br /><br />just bought a used 17' Arima and noticed that the rpm tack gauge with the engine not running is showing at 1800 rpm. <br /><br />is this normal or do i have a stuck cable somewhere? <br /><br /><br />thank you, any help is appreciated!<br /><br />boataddict
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    help in ID ' ing a boat

    currently looking at a friend's boat [he is offering it for 1k, a steal i thought]. its a 1977 23' bayliner cuddy cabin. he doesn't know the model and I didnt see the model name or number on the hull or the inside. <br /><br />i have owned two other boats before this one but none of it was...
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    check out these boats..............link

    http://www.classicmako.com/projects.htm <br /><br />thought you guys might be interested..........regards
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    best boat between 16 to 19 feet

    been lurking in the reading room here and was wondering if anyone has any opinion as to best boat to keep an eye out for to purchase for general fishing in so cal ocean/beaches. would be looking for something a bit older to keep the price under 5000.<br /><br />is that possible. great info...
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    hwo to improve starting problem after a long winter

    i have a 2000 honda 9.9HP 4 stroke engine and usually don't use it very much in the winter. it has been used very little over the yrs for that matter [less than 50 hours per season]. I was trying to start it up this weekend and had a hard time doing so. <br /><br />every fall, before i put...
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