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    Stressing an Outboard

    I was out last weekend with the wife visiting some barrier islands off of Tampa and on the way back, I came upon a guy with an overheated "Force 125". Since I've been in the same situation several times, I gave him a complimentary tow back to the marina. It was only a couple of miles and my...
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    Beginning the search for a new Fishing Boat

    I am just beginning what will probably be a long and drawn out search for a new 20 - 24 foot Center Console. (The wife gave me the go ahead this last weekend!!!)<br />Does anyone have any good/bad recommendations about Boat Brands.<br /><br />It will primarily be used for coastal fishing off of...
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    Stainless Props...Any Difference

    Are there any real differences between SS props (assuming they are the same type and purpose)? Rapture, Stilletto, etc... all claim to be better than the others but does anyone besides "Sales" have any "Pros" or "Cons" against brands.<br /><br />I'm looking for a replacement for my aluminum (on...
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    Question on new Merc 40's

    Mercury has 2 40 hp's in their 2001 Line up, both a 2 cylinder and a 3 cylinder. Does anyone know the reason for this? Are they going to phase one out? <br /><br />Looking for input from our resident Merc experts like CORM, ODDD1 and others...<br />Thanks..
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    Mounting an Hour Meter on a Honda 40

    I'm trying to install an hour meter on a '00 Honda BF40 tiller w/o PTT. I've had the meter since day one and am currently turning it on and off manually each time I run the engine. I've been through the books but it seems that since it is a tiller model and has a starter button, all circuits...
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    Honda 40hp vs 50hp

    I am interested in possibly converting my Honda BF40a to a BF50. (Year 2000, Long Shaft, Tiller, No PTT) Is there a reference chart somewhere that I can look at to identify the parts that are different? Is it simply a carb swap and a higher rev limiter? Anyone have access to the microfiche on...
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