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    starter solenoid

    I have a 50hp thunderbolt 1982. I get over 12 volts to the large solenoid terminal. theres like 3 volts to both the small terminals key on but not cranking. is this the norm?
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    tomos outboard questions

    i cant find any place to buy a impellor for my tomos outboard. also how can i find out its horsepower rating? any help is appreciated
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    trolling motor question

    how many pound thrust is a 1 hp trolling motor equal too? thanks
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    1982 mercury 50 hp rectifier

    what does the rectifier beneath the starter solenoid do? any help on this appreciated
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    2 stroke automatic oil system

    i just got a 2004 seadoo utopia 185 with the 200hp merc. my question is this is the automatic oil injection system reliable?
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    1982 mercury 50 hp servicing lower end

    i was told that when you replace the gear oil, you fill it from the bottom and it vents from the top. is this true? is there a trick to it thanks
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    does anyone have or been in a sea doo utopia 185?

    im getting a great deal on a 2004 sea doo utopia 185 and would like to know of any pros and cons. any input would be appreciated. thanks
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    blue diaphram/ cover

    i have a 50hp merc and its leaking fuel. appears to be leaking from a blue diaphram/ cover on the side of the carb behind the starter. is this the fuel pump?
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    mercury motor switch

    im thinking about replacing my 1982 merc 50 hp with a 1985 115hp merc. will everything from the 50 work- cables ?
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    winterizing my outboard

    is there anything special i should do when i park my boat for the winter? it gets cold here, it snows. thanks, this is my first boat and im learning
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    Fishing in north carolina

    Im headed out to wilmington north carolina. Where shall i fish fresh or salt water it doesnt matte as long as its fishing
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    leak test

    my 15 ft fiberglass has a slow leak, my question is this - is filling boat with water and checking leak that way efficient or putting on top of water work better. does in or out pressure a difference in a leak test?
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    1982 mercury 50hp suges at half throttle and more

    i went fishing this morning and right off the trailer my 15 ft flatbottom screamed out to my favorite fishing hole. after sitting a half hour bite not on decided to go to 2nd best spot and the motor was surging at half throttle and above. if i kept it at 3 quaters thriottle and lumbered on after...
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    high altitude useage

    on the average how much loss of power can you expect at 6500 ft above sea level
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    mercury motor controls

    some may be tired of my questions, but here goes another. i was told that when the control box and levers for my 82 merc 50hp wear out, i either have to find a used set or another motor. is that true? are there other options. thanks everyone
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    is there a product for transom to help prevent water coming over the back?

    does someone make a shield or deflector to help keep water from splashing over transom when stationary?
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    50hp merc question

    i used got a used boat with a 82 merc 50hp ob. my question is this, i took it out fot the first time yesterday, it started easy enough and idled fine , but when i pushed the lever forward and down till it stopped, there was no speed or rpm. i assume that that cable must have a adjustment. is it...
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    boat seats and cover

    can anyone recommend a good site to buy seats and a cover or recommend what to stay away from. thanks
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    whale tails?

    do they really work? is it worth the money? i have a 14 flat bottom with a 50hp merc
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    first time boat owner here

    where is the id plate? do you measure length from the very pointed tip in the front to the back transom? any help is appreciated
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