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    Question for those using Turning Point Hustlers

    I currently am running a black max 21 pitch prop on my 2050 crestliner, 4.3 mercuiser, alpha 1 gen 2. WOT 4600rpm +- depends on the day. RPM range 4400-4800 My question is if you bought a Hustler prop did you change pitch from your original prop to compinsate for a change in rpm? If you have a...
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    1982 mariner 40 hp, opinions

    I am have stumbled on a 1982 mariner 40 motor, price is good. I am wondering if anyone has run these motors before and have opinions or know what to look out for, or experences anything would be good te hear. It is a 2 cylinder two carb motor. Thanks
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    late 1980s mariner 25; issuses with warm starting

    I have owned a late 80s marnier 25 for 4 years now. Has been a great motor. It has begining to develop a slight issue with restarting once it has been run. A typicl day of fishing will include starting the boat when off the trailer, starts great. Less than 5 secounds on the starter and runs...
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    How can you figure out prop brand from unknown prop?

    I picked up a used prop, and the seller did not know the brand. Now that i have it is there a way to figure out who makes it. I can only find the number of the pitch on the inner hub but no other numbers. If you guys think you can figure it out by looks ill post a pic. Thanks
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    Opinion please 19 or 20 pitch ss 4 blade

    I got some good numbers on my boat the other night. 2000 crestliner sportfish 2050 4.3 mercruiser 1.81 alpha 1 gen 2 wot 4400-4800 rpm. I had her loaded with what would be my max load, full gas, 4 adults 2 children, all fishing gear i have (boxes, rods, mast, board,riggers...). My current...
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    Question for those that have 4.3 alpha gen2

    I have a crestliner 2050 sportfish (picked up last year late) with a 4.3 mercruiser. The boat is 20 foot long 8 foot beam Aluminum lets say weights2500-3000 lbs loaded (i am not sure just a guess) What prop does evey one esle run on a boat that would be similiar, I have a merc prop 21 pitch that...
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    2000 crestliner sportfish 2050

    I am looking at buying this boat from a marina. modle year 2000 sport fish 2050. I do not know much about crestliner, so your thoughts would be great to hear. My primary use would be trolling in lake Erie. Will i get beat up with this boat? It has an I/O i have never had one and not sure if i...
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    Mercru alpha 1 questions

    Hi to first i must say i am not an i/o fan. I have never had one, but something i really do not like about them. With that said, i do not know much about them, i know more on outboards. So i am looking at buying this sportcraft and it has a 4.3 mercruiser with alpha 1 outdrive. I have seen...
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    Intake ideas to think about

    I have a 86 merc 90 L6, which i have another metal motor cover. I am pretty good with my hands and i was wondering if anyone had made or tried to make intake tube that extend out of the motor covers so the motor breaths fresh cooler air, that would be forced in the motor by the movement of the...
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    1970 evin 115 water pump question?

    I picked up this 1970 evinrude 115 motor for a good price to power this boat i had. when i had it with the muffs on it did not show signs of a good water pump. (to be honest i deal mostly with mercury and it is easier for me to tell when a merc needs a water pump). So i replaced the waterpump...
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    Does this seem right?

    I got my 90hp merc L6 running good. I tried three props and i am a little puzzled on the results. here they are 19p SS came on motor (cant find a brand on it) 4500rpm 36mph To aggressive 17p Al Mic wheel 5200rpm 32mph Did not feel good, poor midrange 15p SS...
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    I am buying a solas prop, need help on which one.

    Ok i got my numbers here. 1986 merc 90 L6 WOT 5000-6000 (according to iboats, 5500 from other) Michigan wheel 17 pitch AL, 13.25 dia Motor runs good, in good shape Top speed loaded down, 32.5 mph at 5100rpm (4 people, all gear, kicker motor, 16 gal fuel.. I did not over load the boat but i did...
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    Solas Prop opinions please

    I am looking at buying a new prop, anythoughts on the brand solas. I see they have SS and Alum. I have a 17 foot sportcraft, with a 90hp L6 merc. Just wanted to see what people thought of that brand. Thanks
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    Major diff. in wot rpm from alum. to SS prop

    my 1986 90hp merc, came with a 19pitch SS on my 17 foot sportcraft adventure. The motor reved to 4500 with it and a speed of 36mph, i was having lowend power issues off idle, so i put on my alum. 17 pitch to see if it made a difference. i rev to 5200 and go 33mph at wot. I did the math 17 pitch...
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    Mercury L6 stalls in gear just above idle help please

    Hi i am newbie to this forum. I am hoping every one can give me so advise. 1986 L6 90hp merc. i got it used but has sat for long time. i have put many new parts on it and now it finally runs, well almost carbs were cleaned and rebuilt, new switch boxes, stator, fuel pump, fuel lines, plugs...
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