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    question re: what years will 1974 115 HP powerhead interchange?

    Hi, what model years will interchange with this powerhead? I know it will not fit a 1978 model as I previously bought this rebuilt powerhead to repower my 1978 115 and the bolt patterns are different. I let it sit 6 months before I attempted to install, and then the seller would not make good...
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    Question re: dual cable steering. '86 Blackmax XR-2 150

    Hello, just bought this engine to put on a 2002 Larson 20 footer. The Merc came off a bass boat and had dual cable steering. The current Larson it's going on has a single cable helm. Can I just use one cable on this setup with the Merc as it will be low-mid 40s WOT in all likelihood? I assume...
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    At times conflicting priorities?

    This more an effort at group therapy or support, but lately as I enter my late 30's, I'm starting to become a little conflicted/regretful over the money I've spent on boats over the years. I'm single, so I'll get that out of the way. I started with my first boat in 1992 - a 15 ft trihull with...
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    model/serial on 87 Black Max XR-2 location?

    Hello, Just bought this engine and need to know where to look for the serial #? Transom clamp, or other? Thanks for the help!
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    question re: transom skin repair

    Hi, and greetings, I have a 2002 Larson 20 footer with the VEC composite hull set up for outboards. I recently purchased the boat and noticed that the outer transom skin has separated from the transom core near the top right above the top motor mount holes and the skin developed a 4 inch, 45...
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    Question re: engine/hull potential combo

    Hi, just wanted to solicit a few thoughts re: the potential union of A 1987 Mercury 115 inline 6 with A 2002 Larson 20 footer? I recently picked up the Larson in a pretty good deal/winter project. The 115 is in great shape and was just rebuilt. The Larson is a pretty big boat and is rated for...
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    Fruits of the labors..inline 6 Doppler Effect

    I am, like many here I'm sure, partial to the inline 6. Last spring I bought a 1987 Merc 115 with a blown cylinder to eventually put on my 1978 Checkmate Tri-Mate 17 footer. The powerhead was then rebuilt by Clams Canino and then several of you in this forum helped me to get through some...
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    Prospective inboard to outboard conversion?

    Hello all, I was looking at this boat for sale on ebay. The owner has had the I/O cutout glassed over and was planning to put an outboard on this boat prior to wanting to sell. I have a 1975 Mercury 1500 inline 6 looking for a home...
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    question re: integral trim reverse lock - inline 6

    Hi, I have a 1987 115. Upon buying the motor, I replaced the pump motor and cartridge. It will now tilt all the way up and in and out of the trim range per normal with no bleeding down or loss of downward pressure. However, when engaged within the transom brackets, you can pull backwards/up...
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    question re: integral trim tilt ram

    Hi, I have a 1987 115 w the Integral trim. Whenever it is engaged inside the trim brackets it will not bleed down or move down whatsover when applying downward pressure; however, it will move up an inch or so and has play in it coming back up if you pull backward on it, but will not go down...
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    prop RPM question Black Diamond Mercury

    Hi, I have a perplexing issue with props/set up. The boat is 1978 Checkmate Tri-mate 17 footer with a 1987 Mercury 115 with a recently rebuilt powerhead. The engine came with a Stainless 21 P prop, and when I got the engine set up on the boat, the 21 P would turn about 4700 RPMs WOT at 47 MPH...
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    question re: steering tube extension

    Hello, I have a '75 Mercury 1500. I'm thinking about adding a manual jack plate to the transom of my boat to create some set back since I need to rebuild the transom anyway. My question pertains to the steering tube. I have seen on other engines/midsections an attachment that extends a bolt-on...
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    real world difference between Merc 1500 and 1150 inline?

    Hello, Like many here, I am a huge fan of the inlines. Right now, I have a '75 1500 on an 18 ft Cobia Sportster that pushes the boat about 37 MPH at 5800 RPM with a 17 P prop. It has been my recent good fortune to purchase a 1987 115 HP with the ADI ignition and integrated T&T - the pinnacle...
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    How to determine what year powerhead V-4 crossflow?

    Hello, To make a long story short, I purchased off ebay what I thought (and was listed) to be a replacement rebuilt powerhead for a 1978 Johnson 115 V-4. The powerhead I received looked similar, but had a different bolt pattern at the base and is therefore not a fit. I'm in the process of...
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    What would you do? Which hull would you choose?

    Hello all, Consideration of this question has illustrated to me that there are tradeoffs to every setup, but here goes my apparent dilemma: I have a 1976 Mercury 1500 that I have painted and added new decals. The motor looks tremendous and is a rebuild with low hours. Initially, I had planned...
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    What would you so? Which hull would you choose?

    Hello all, Consideration of this question has illustrated to me that there are tradeoffs to every setup, but here goes my apparent dilemma: I have a 1976 Mercury 1500 that I have painted and added new decals. The motor looks tremendous and is a rebuild with low hours. Initially, I had planned...
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    New 1993 Sea Doo owner question

    Hello, I recently had someone give me a 1993 Sea Doo SPI I think it is. Needs a tuneup, but has a rebuilt engine. Any opinions on this model in general in terms of pros, cons, and things to look out for? Thanks!
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    question re: decal adhesive/application

    Hello all, I am currently repainting my 1976 Mercury 1500 cowling and was fortunate enough to come across some NOS OEM original decals. The only potential problem is that the adhesive backing after 30 years has lost much of its "stick." Is there an adhesive on the market that would be ideal...
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    question re: old decal application

    Hello, I am in the process of painting the cowling on a 76 Mercury 1500. I was fortunate enough to come across a set of OEM mylar decals that I purchased off ebay. I intend to clear coat over them, but need to ask one question: The adhesive backing is somewhat lacking after sitting on a shelf...
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    Tachometer pole setting question:

    Hello all, Can someone please tell me what the pole setting is on a 1976 70 HP Evinrude as I am looking to install the tach this weekend. Thanks for your help!
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