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    1997 Sugar Sand Mirage 120 price

    Good morning everyone, I just have the question about the value of a 1997 Sugar Sand Mirage 120. The boat itself is in real good condition, starts right up and idles great. The issue is that is tends to bog at WOT. I can buy this for $2000 and hope it is just a rev limiter or fuel line/pump...
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    Tilt/Trim Problem

    Seem to have a problem with my tilt/trim. It may be as simple as low fluid or it could be something else. The motor seems to work just fine, however when I press the tilt/trim button the tilt motor goes but will not raise the motor. Should I be able to tilt the motor up by hand, because I can...
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    Tilt/Trim Problem

    Seem to have a problem with my tilt/trim. It may be as simple as low fluid or it could be something else. The motor seems to work just fine, however when I press the tilt/trim button the tilt motor goes but will not raise the motor. Should I be able to tilt the motor up by hand, because I can...
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    Push or Pull Controls

    I have a 1983 Yamaha 40 HP and need some controls. Does this motor use Push to Open or Pull to Open?
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    Control Box help please.....

    I just need to know what control box my 1986 Mariner 40 uses. It is a Japanese made Mariner. I need to know if it is a Merc or Yami. The harness is cut on the engine so I have to cut the end off the controls and hardwire it and I don't want to do it to my Quicksilver controls if they are the...
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    Hardwire control box..

    Really simple question and hoping for a simple answer. Will I have any issues if I hardwire my Quicksilver control box to my 1986 Mariner 40? I don't need to know how right now, but would like to know so I can start looking for a new one if I can't. My control box does not have the tilt switch...
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    Hose on '88 Mariner 40 HP

    I just need to know what something is....there is a small black hose about 12 - 18 inches long that is plugged into the cylinder on my '88 Mariner 40hp. Is this just a breather?
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    What control box and cables for 1988 Mariner

    Hello, I just got a 1988 Mariner 40 hp and it did not come with controls. Can anyone provide me any type of link of what control box I should buy. I don't care if it is used I just need to know what I am looking for just need electric start and trim control. Also the throttle and gear selector...
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    1988 Mariner 40HP

    Good Morning, I am relatively new at purchasing an outboard motor. I am going to look at a 1988 Mariner 40 HP, oil injected, power tilt, and electric start. The carbs have just been rebuilt and freshly tuned including LU oil changed. The price negotiated is $650. First is this reasonable price...
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    1977 Evinrude 55HP

    I am looking at buying an older motor for my Jon boat since I don't want to thrash my newer one and found a '77 Evinrude 55HP model number 55773d. It is electric start with power tilt/trim for $450. Is this a solid motor? Is there any particular issues that I should look for in this model? Is...
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