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    Mercury 25 HP Outboard/Jet Converison

    Any particular comments on this outboard. Looking at purchasing a 1648 Alumacraft Jon Boat with a 25 1985 hp Outboard jet conversion. Know it would be good in shallow water. The seller had the motor converted, and raised the transom for proper function of motor. Looking for this to be a second...
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    Steelspike Update On Prop Selection/Question

    If you recall: Prop Suggestion for 1999-2000 Yamaha 4 Stroke Outboard Would like to get better hole shot (faster on plane). The 100 hp is on a 2025 Lund, slightly under powered. With one person gets up on plane quickly. Slow to get on plane with two people and live well full of water...
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    Prop Suggestion for 1999-2000 Yamaha 4 Stroke Outboard

    Would like to get better hole shot (faster on plane). The 100 hp is on a 2025 Lund, slightly under powered. With one person gets up on plane quickly. Slow to get on plane with two people and live well full of water. Currently it has a 17 pitch prop. Should I drop pitch to a 16 or 15? Would...
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    Prop for 1994 90 2 Stroke, Selection 3 blade or 4 blade Question

    Here are my questions. For a 90 hp Mercury 2 stroke 1994 Engine 1)RPM gauge recommended for proper prop selection any gauge better then others? 2)What brand type of prop do you recommend there are a number in each pitch? 3) Thoughts on a 4 blade prop for this engine. Based on the boat a 1890...
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    2004 90 E-Tec Opinions

    I am looking to remove my 90 hp mercury 1994 2 cycle from my 1890 Pro V. I like the lightweight of the E-Tec 320# as compared to the 90 hp I am removing at 288#, boat should handle the same but the performance I am told is better at low end and high end then 4 strokes. I want a good motor for...
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    Looking Down the Road At Repowering: 90 E tec, Optimax, Or Rebuild Current Engine

    I have a 1994 Lund Pro V, by age was engineered before the 4 stroke. Consquently it is properly matched with a 90 HP Mercury two stroke that weighs 288#. I would like to keep the boat as I like the floor plan as I have put a lot of rigging to my liking. To keep the weight close looking at a...
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    Have any of you purchased or know anyone that has from this site...Good Prices

    $5600.00-$5700.00 for a 90HP Suzuki with a tiller handle shipped to US is a good deal is it too good to be true. Payment is a bank draft or Western Union money transfer. The problem is while it looks good once they have your money no guarantees. Outboard Engine Nusa
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    1998 Mercury 90HP Two Cycle Engine Air Leak Test. Mechanic Says It Leaks what next

    90 HP Mercury two cycle compression is good but reliable mechanic tells me has a air leak (air leak test). Mechanic tells me it is good until it reaches the top. He doesn't have a bore scope!!! Does it need to be overhauled?The engine idles very well and the idle is set at lower then mfg specs...
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