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    25 OMC 24mph on 10X13 @5200rpm- Suggested prop?

    I really need a new prop on my 25- the stock one is pretty chewed up and getting out of balance. Took the little sea nymph 15' aluminum out yesterday, loaded with 2 people and fishing gear. It has a 92 Johnson 25 on it. Came on plane a little sluggish, took about 10 seconds to plane. Tach...
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    Thinking of buying a '92 25hp- but there's this one thing...

    Just got back from looking at this 25hp. Its electric start. The gentleman that had it has had it for 3 years and says he's never done anything to it other than change out the lower unit oil every winter. It started easily on muffs, sounded nice, and idled perfectly. Shifted properly-...
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    First boat- Small aluminum with motor from a pontoon- Where to start with prop?

    Hello all, After getting my first boat (a very old 15' aluminum) I've been told that the motor is too long. Running the boat, I'm seeing a max speed of 19 mph. The motor is a 1995 Merc 25hp 2 stroke long shaft. The prop is a 10-3/8 X 9.5 pitch. I haven't had a chance to get a tach yet, and...
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    Water coming from midsection of a '95 25hp

    Just bought this little motor and I'm having a problem with the cooling system. I took the LU off today, and the waterpump seems to be decent. I greased it and reassembled it. The motor starts fine but I barely get a few drops from the pee hole. (only ran it about 20 secs)Water was gushing out...
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