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    Why is Mirrocraft's sales literature so lame?

    Great boat but when it comes to their brochure and website, they dropped the ball. Both leave out allot of detailed specs (like rod locker length, bottom width, shots of internal storage, options, etc) found on other manufactures sites. Some info is even contradictory. Pictures and descriptions...
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    Prop diamiter vs RPM

    Been spare prop shopping and noticed that props designated for the same motor often differ in diamiter by anywhere from .25 to .75". So what effect does dropping /raising prop diamiter (assuming proper clearence) on a prop with the same pitch? I'm guessing that a smaller diamiter prop catch's...
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    MERC 25 same as Nissan/Tohatsu?

    Looking at Merc's 4 stroke 25 and 30hp line, it appears to be identical in specs to the Nissan/Tohatsu. Is this another case of a " made by Tohatsu but different paint job" motor are their other differences? If it is the same, I've got to wonder why Merc dealers are getting $500-800 more for...
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    Nissan 25/30 4strk. One H2O inlet or two?

    Owners manual doesn't say and it will be a month before I see my motor. Wondering which muffs I should get in preperation. Basic single feed or double feed. No point in the double feed if the intake is only on one side of the leg.
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    Tohatsu Service Manual

    I've always done ( and enjoyed doing ) my own outboard servicing. Beyond saving $, I feel it keeps me in touch with the condition and mechanics of my motors. Anyway, since I'm new to 4 strokes, I'm looking for suggestions on a (aftermarket?) servicing manual to cover my new 30 Hp Tohatsu. Havn't...
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    Pull starting a 30 4 stroke. How hard?

    I've always been partial to a OB that can be pull started in a crunch. However, My dealer says that the newer 30 hp Ob's are a bear to pull start. He is pushing me towards a full sized startin type battery vs the deep cycle I had planned for myordered 30 Tohatsu.( DC type would double as a...
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    Suggestions for upgrading bunk trailer?

    I just bought a new package that came with a Yaght club 1500# galvanized bunk trailer. The boat itself is 16'x6' aluminum and will weight approximatly 900# or so fully rigged. My issue is that I've always ahd roller /roller bunk combination trailers and am not looking forward to owning a bunk...
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    30hp, 4 stroke, Tohatsu Maint.

    Just ordered a new Tohatsu 30hp 4 stroke. Wondering what the flushing procedure is for this motor? Does it use a flushing special fixture /attachment? Also, does anybody know what plugs it uses? Like to order a new back-up set before it gets here. Thanks in adance.
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    Difference between Humminbird Matrix and 500?

    Looking at combo GPS/Fishfinders and everything else asside, am partial to Humminbird. Mainly because: 1)My current humminbird ( Wide Eye) is 13 years old and still running strong. 2) I love the mount. Allows me to pivot the unit for view anywhere in the boat and take it in at days end to limit...
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    Starting 30hp on deep cycle?

    Ok. I know the "right" answer is to run a starting battery for the OB ab and a DC for the troller. However I'm trying to save some weight and space on the new (16' aluminum) rig and would like to run a single series 29 DC battery to do it all. I'm thinking that a tiny motorcycle battery will...
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    Vibration in RT40

    Over the summer I bought a store sample Rip TIde 40# transom mount motor for a little over $100. The motor was unused but had a few minor 1/32" dings in the prop edge. When I went to use it the motor had a noticable vibration that causes the handle to shake back and forth a 1/4"-1/2" or so...
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    MK RT Power drive stowing system. Any good?

    Back in 95' I bought a new 756mx powerdrive for my 14' skiff. Much to my disapointment , I found the process to drop the motor/restow a real PITA. ( To the point that the motor got used all of 3-4 times before I stowed it in the basement and went to a transom mount.) It's now time to outfit my...
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    03' 25hp 4strk bigfoot, Buy or pass?

    I'm looking at a 550# aluminum boat that is powwered by one of these. ( Boat is rated for a 40) Wondering the following: Is there a down side or advantage to putting the bigfoot version of a 25 on a reasonably light boat like this? I believe motor is carbed. Any known issues with this motor...
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    Did Yamaha make a 50 2strk in 07?

    If so, any downfalls to it? Thanks
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    25 Hp 2 vs 4 stroke comparison?

    Hi all, been searching here but have yet to find more than bits and pieces of info. I'm getting ready to buy a new open 16' Aluminum boat rated for a 40hp tiller. I figure something in the 25-30 hp range should push it along nicely for my needs. However, i'm caught in the 2 vs 4 stroke delema...
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    Shallow water drive on 97' 25??

    Took my buddies new (to him) boat out for a fishing trip this week. To my amazement , the 97' Merc 25 hp that pushes the boat has no shallow water drive setting that I can find. He must unlock & lift the motor then move the transom angle pin to the top position in order to get any shallow...
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    Water pump kit or impeller?

    Want to ( finally) rebuild the WP on my 96' 15 merc. Do I need a water pump housing and gasket kit or just the impeller? As memory serves, the WP had a stainless housing from the factory.
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    Adding a kill switch. Hard?

    I have a couple of 4-5 hp 20's vintage two stroke outboards that I generally run with a tiller extension on a canoe and rowing skiff. Both of these have the kill switch on or near the cowling vs end of tiller. It's a real PITA and not that safe/fast to get to the switch every time I want to shut...
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    15 merc 2 stroke. What prop?

    I've got a 96' 15 merc ( ser # range 0G 355xxx) that is wearing a prop that has seen better days. I'd like to replace it this winter but can't seem to find the factory recomended size/pitch in the owners manual. By my (crude) measurement of shaFt to blade tip, I'm guessing it's a 9-9.25"...
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    M5B water pump change. Anything hard?

    It's been a while since I've done an outboard waterpump but as i remember, it's straight forward. Pull the leg bolts, slide the leg out, swap out the WP parts. reverse the process. I've never worked on a Tohatsu before. Anything I should know/watch for going in? Anybody got a good source for an...
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