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  1. Prophammer

    The Downfall Of OMC

    As far as I know the big V block Johnsons were terrible on gas, It was nothing to go through 100 gallons and more on a fishing trip, I argued with the wife when filling the boat up, the gas pump shut its self off I guess the computer thought there was a leak, credit card co. thought someone...
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    Wind-up

    trolling at night, I couldn't see my line, when my pole bent all the way down as my fishing line wrapped up around the prop, the thought of a massive lunker vanished, when I realized the mistake I made, nobody's fault but mine
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    Yamaha 90 TLR fuel economy

    Is anyone familiar with Yamaha 90 TLR fuel economy ? Would it be about the same as an Evinrude 60 2 stroke ? Each compared at about 78% of rated hp for boat they're on. I'm thinking about buying a boat with the Yamaha 90 on it but I don't want bad fuel economy like the big OceanPro Johnsons
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    Tires: Keep an eye on inner side of right hand tires

    Over the course of time and a few tire blow outs while trailering, I thought I would share this simple thing I learned the hard way. Roads with no apron beyond the white line often have a jagged lip at the edge where the pavement meets the dirt, if trailer tire (or any other tire) drops off the...
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    Ancheer Outboard Motor

    Has anyone heard of Ancheer Outboard Motors ? Who makes them & where (China I suppose). Does the manufacturer have a web site? I've seen Ancheer on Amazon under Outboard Motor. Any info will be appreciated. I accidentally put this same post in inboards, sorry
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    Yamaha V-4 130 HP Saltwater Series bad on gas?

    Is the Yamaha V-4 130 HP Saltwater Series as bad on gas as the Johnson 130 Ocean Pro?
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    How Long will a Mercruiser last in salt water

    I'm thinking buying a stern drive boat and using it in salt water, Mercruiser or Volvo Penta, probably with raw water cooling system, it will be a trailer boat, and I will flush the cooling system after saltwater use, how long will the block, risers, etc. last before they rust out?
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    Cable Buddy

    Is cable buddy any good to keep steering from freezing up due to salt water? Has anyone used cable buddy? Does it work?
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    Steering Froze Mercury 60 EFI

    steering cable froze inside tilt tube, I finally got it out. Total rust binding it, I need some way to keep it from seizing, I use the boat in salt water a lot, I'm wanting to put Anti Seize on it when I assemble it, but I would rather have a grease fitting on it someway, the tilt tube has a...
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    Looking for Mercury service manual, 1978 4hp model 40, made in Belgium

    Hi, I was wondering if Mercury OEM service manual- 1978 4hp model 40, is here on Iboats in PDF format somewhere. Does anyone have it, or know where it is?
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    Do Heli-Coils Perform Well In Saltwater Atmosphere

    Do Heli-Coils Perform Well In Saltwater Atmosphere? I'm thinking about heli-coiling some damaged bolt holes that will be exposed, but I'm wondering if corrosion will start there. Any ideas?
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    1979 4hp model 40 has no water stream tell tale

    My 1979(or near abouts) 4hp, model 40, 2cylinder has no tell tale water stream while running, should it? I don't see water streaming anywhere on it while running it. Please let me know, Thanks. P.S. I just got this motor running for the first time since getting it so I don't know how it was...
  13. Prophammer

    Merc 90 2stroke fuel consumption

    I comparing engines for repower but I'm wondering how bad on fuel is a Mercury 90 2stroke in the 2005 year range? Is it way worse than today's Optimax 90?
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    115 2 stroke fuel consumption

    Thinking about doing some up grades but wondering...... how bad on gas is a Mercury 115 2 stroke pushing a 1200 lb boat? (A later year like 2007 Merc 2stroke)
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    Mercury 115 2 Stroke- how much 2 stroke oil will it use

    I'm thinking about buying a 2007 boat with a 115 Merc 2stroke, or repowering the one I have with a 90 Mercury 2stroke. The 75, 90, & 115 were all the same engine turned up differently, right ? How much 2 stroke oil should I expect to use per 20 gallons of gas for the 115, and what about the...
  16. Prophammer

    were seaking boats wood free back in 2007?

    I am looking at a 2007 seaking boat. Were they made with no wood back then?
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    Once towed keep towing

    One fine summer day I took my nephew and his friends water skiing, when low and behold the boat quit! I thought I smelled something burning, I looked and saw a ship's smoke on the horizon, that must be what I smelled, I thought! Well it wasn't, it was coming from my wiring! Well the boys flagged...
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    I'm waiting for my 7 day cure time 3m glue to dry

    I'm on this forum because I can't get out on the water, on reason is I put in a new bait pump Saturday and used that 3m 7 day cure silicone, I checked it today and its still not dry. And now I have to work Tuesday any way
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    Merc 90 2 stroke vs 90 optimax or 90 4 stroke

    Is it just me? Or whats up with the 90 optimax? Why is it so huge compared to the old 90 2 stroke, and the 90-4 stroke is ridiculously big to be just 90hp! Whats up? My little skiff is rated for 90hp but would look like a ............................. with one of those on it! Does anyone think...
  20. Prophammer

    Can An Attwood 800 GPH Tsunami Cartridge Aerator Pump run dry without burning up?

    I just bought an Attwood Tsunami- 800 GPH-Cartridge Aerator Pump and installed it on my Carolina Skiff. The way my boat is set up, the pump draws in water while the boat is sitting still or while underway at slow speeds. While underway at high speed the pump can't draw in water because of the...
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