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  1. roscoe

    Winter storage question

    Large plastic garbage can, upside down, in the bow. An old 5' wooden step ladder midship. Another large trash can in the stern. Boat cover goes on. Then 2 -- 10' x 12" commercial vinyl tarps (not the plastic ones sold everywhere). This gives me a better fit than using one large tarp. The...
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    Not peeing tried trouble shooting

    Where can I get one of those handy "drill to driveshaft" adaptors? They are out of stock here locally.
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    A quick way to measure pitch

    Well, I believe the manufacturer put that number on the prop for a reason. Title of this thread is "A quick way...." I think the quick way is to use the part number provided.
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    1983 Mariner 9.9 - Looking for carb parts

    Individual parts can be bought at Crowley, or a Merc dealer, if they are available. Scroll the list. Diaphram is part # 31. Fuel Pump Diaphragm Kit 84265M https://www.crowleymarine.com/mercury-outboard/parts/492_13.cfm?mdl=9UW6MY
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    A quick way to measure pitch

    Hmmmm. I just googled the manufacturers id, "SMC 342 MICHIGAN", took about 5 seconds. Michigan Wheel Propeller SMC 342 14x17 3 Blade And you said the blades looked bigger. So may not be the same prop design as your 14 x 15 in example one. Now go test them out, comparing WOT rpm, gps speed...
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    Going from 8" to 12" wheels -fender clearance?

    Yeah !
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    Tilt Trailer -- How Effective?

    Benefit of a tilt trailer really depends on the depth of the ramp and the height of your bunks. On deep and steep ramps, you won't need it. On shallow or very gradual ramps, it will be a help. It the pin/bolt on the tilt hinge has lasted 50 years, just replace with new. No reason to re-invent...
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    '72 Merc Model 110 9.8HP Ignition Problems

    Well that just sucks. Sorry to hear the bad news. Mine.... runs just fine, till over 1/4 throttle. smooth, quiet. Gonna have to tear her down this winter, do the carb, and closely examine and adjust linkage. I think thats where my problem is. Just weird that it runs so fine in reverse...
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    1983 Mariner 9.9 - Looking for carb parts

    I believe this is what you need. Order from any Mercury dealer. I couldn't find part for your motor here on iBoats site. Crowley marine has them. https://www.crowleymarine.com/parts/11216.cfm 84473T 84473M REPAIR KIT (6E7-70/71) $54.95
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    '72 Merc Model 110 9.8HP Ignition Problems

    Great. Now you can come and fix mine. Runs great, smooth, full acceleration in reverse. Only get 1/4 or maybe 1/3 throttle in forward and then it bogs down. Well, glad yours is running well now.
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    siphoning fuel from gas tank

    It should be fine.
  12. roscoe

    depth finders and speakers stopped working

    Maybe a fuse, a switch, or old bad wiring. Gonna have to disconnect and diagnose one at a time. Everything should have its own fuse. Trolling motor and its batteries should not be connected to any of the other wiring in the boat.
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    Going from 8" to 12" wheels -fender clearance?

    The only way to know if this will work is to know how much your springs flex. If they are stiff, you should be ok. If the trailer bounces like a bobble head doll, the tires might rub. Gonna have to try it. The tires will leave a black mark up inside the fender if it rubs. You might be able to...
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    Opinion on types of starting batteries

    There have been as many discussions here about batteries, as there has been about oil. You can spend $200, or up to $1500 on a couple of batteries, your choice. Why would you change from what you have? Why would you need bigger? A single group 24 will start a 4.3l. Please pass the
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    2002 Mercury 75HP amateur with a manual needs help please

    Thanks for the follow up info.
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    99 90hp 3cyl

    safety kill switch wires on the engine ?
  17. roscoe

    New Lund Owner

    Would it be possible to reconfigure one of the support braces under the swim platform, then cut the platform down to about 2/3's it current size? That way you could use the kicker set up that is already in place. Oh, if you listed the kicker model correctly, ( EL ) it is an Electric start Long...
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    25hp Mercury spark plug wire problem

    You may have to unscrew it, not just pull .
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    Small cheap roof for storage?

    Got trees ? Or a tree and a flagpole? Or a tree and a utility pole? Or a tree and a garage? Park the boat between them. Run 3/16" cable between the trees, about 12' up. Drape heavy duty plastic tarp over cable and down over boat. Secure to trailer with 3/16" para-cord. Make it tight so the...
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    Old starcraft boat model identificatio

    Uh , Number one lesson to be learned, day one, in any comedian course, is know your audience.
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