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  1. kenmyfam

    Mercury 850

    Buddy of mine has a Mercury 850 he believes is a 1979. It was too difficult to get to in his garage this evening to get any numbers from. He has a 650 also which is giving no problems.....but he would like the 850 on his boat for obvious power and hole shot related issues. He has a 16 ft...
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    Catch Me If U Can.....For the Boaters !!!.

    Dejaycee, try this on one of your boats !!! >> >> >>2000 hp ! >> >>Here's the latest drug runner from some european nuts. >>This thing belts across the English channel 3 times per week and was >>just a blur on the radar of the British coast guard. >> >>They were so blown away by the speed of the...
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    My Little Doral and Family Fun.

    Just a few shots of last summer vacation and some of the family at Ahmic Lake, Ontario. Our little Doral is at home on the driveway just after we got it. Trailer is reconditioned now and the boat is a lot shinier. I will post more of it when the cover is off in the Spring...
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    What size

    1985 Doral 164. Dry weight 1,000 lbs. 1985 Johnson 140hp. Handbook weight 365lbs. Average weight on board including people 600 to 800 lb Total average weight 2,000 to 2200 lbs. Question, Looking for a "get me home" kicker and wondering what size to go for. Obviously the speed to get home is...
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    1985 Doral Brochure.

    Here is a 1985 Doral products brochure that Doral International were kind enough to send me. I hope it attatches O.K. If not then I will keep trying. Nice to actually see that the 164 did exist !! It had me wondering. Please follow this link. 1985 Doral _Low_ .pdf - 3.59MB Link updated 1-2-2010...
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    Info on my Doral 164

    I have run my serial number through the finder located on this site but all it tells me is that it is a Doral 1985 model. I have searchedand searched for other similar models and come up empty. can anyone help out with further info and point me in the direction to see some others of the same...
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    Same thing different prop !!

    Using a 14" X 19" and getting 46 mph at 5500 rpm. Alternate is a 14" X 17" giving 46mph at 6200 rpm. Does not seem to matter what load I have (1 to 6 people) and whatever gear on board. Gives the same speed and holeshot !! Could it maybe need a de-carb ?? to see a difference ?? I am new to this...
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    1985 Johnson 140hp VRO system

    I have the above outboard and it is currently running just fine. Many people have advised me to get rid of the VRO system and to run it on a fuel / oil mix in the tank. What are everyones thoughts on this ? and if it is a "get rid of the VRO" then what is the best way to go about it ? Thank You...
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    Winterising.

    Well its approaching the time of year when I have to come out of the dock and prepare the boat for its winter hibernation. Trouble is, this is the first time that I have to winterise in a very sub Zero country. I have heard snippets about "fogging" the motor", "changing the lower oil" and a...
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    Doral 164 top end.

    I have a Doral 164 with a 1985 140hp V4 Johnson on the back. A 14 inch prop with a 19 inch pitch. It is giving me 46 mph at 5400 rpm (WOT) my previous prop was a 14 inch with a 17 inch pitch. This gave me 45 mph at 6200 rpm. (I still have this prop as a spare) I am hearing of much greater speeds...
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    Doral 164.

    Great to see a Doral section and thanks a million to you for putting it in. Just got back from a great weekend on Lake Huron (Ipperwash Beach area) Wewll I am the proud owner of a baby Doral. A 164 closed deck with a 140 hp Johnson V4 looper on the back there. Anyone else got one of these ...
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    Finally found a photo

    This is my outboard, a 140hp VRO. Can anyone help me with its vintage and if so does it have any typical troubles inherent in it or just the usual stuff ???? Thanks, Paul.
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    Alternator ????

    I dont seem to be able to locate the alternator on my 140 hp 1985 ish Johnson ??? Any ideas or knowledge on this one ?????
  14. kenmyfam

    Differences ???

    Can anyone explain the difference between a marine battery and a regular automotive battery ???? I do not need to know urgently but would like to know for down the road when i need one. Thanks, Paul.
  15. kenmyfam

    Rookie looking for advice.

    I have a 17ft Doral outboard runabout with a 140hp Johnson VRO on the transom. 14 inch diameter prop with 17pitch, a little frayed around the edges. Runs 6,000 rpm and 42 mph. Pulls a skier out like they are not there. Just got a deal on a genuine 14 inch diameter with 19 inch pitch. I believe...
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