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    First time out today! Was GREAT! and SAFE! wife doesnt like speed :)

    Well after checking out one marina to launch, heard it was real crappy from some folks(trucks stolen, druggies, etc.)they directed us to a Marina in Oakley(CA.) called Lauretzens - what a GREAT place to launch! Did all pre check on boat(hell yes plug was in - I checked all at home before too)$10...
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    Any North Ca. boaters here? (I'm in Concord)

    Just curious and would love to meet and fish/boat with other North Calif. boaters. I live in Concord and lots of water is close! I'm a first time boater and would love any hints, etc. Thanks, Heinz<br />P.S. 17' Aluminum semi V hull, 2 stroke ,40 hp Merc outboard<br />heinz.forster@copart.com
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    No H20 out of Merc 40 hp peehole?

    I've got a question again: If no water coming out of peehole, but plenty out exhaust/prop., it could be plugged pee tube right? I ran some cold wire (note-flexible)solder up hole - still wouldn't clear. New water pump/impeller needed? I would think not since water coming out exhaust(using flush...
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    Boat enthusiasm pisses off wife :)

    This is my first boat, 17' aluminum, 40 hp Merc, and I've been dying to take it out(had it a year, between DMV, shoulder injury, work travel, family - no time to take it out yet). So, I get it running great, new batts., chg. lower unit oil, get boat education, etc. Last Friday night couldn't...
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    How often lower unit gear oil chg. on Merc 40HP?

    Just curious - I just chgd. lower unit gear oil - cheap and easy on my 40 hp Merc, how often should I do this? I want all to last as long as possible. Is it OK to use automotive 80/90 wt. like in my vehicles diffs - I have gallons of that? Thanks, Heinz
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    What year Merc motor 40hp 2 stroke S/N 3347398???

    I'd like as much info on my motor as possible, Merc. 40 HP 2 stroke has "402" on motor cover and serial# 3347398. What fuel/oil mix ratio should I use? Thanks, Heinz
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    40hp Merc 2 stroke oil/gas ratio?

    I have a 40hp Merc outboard and I'm running 32.1 ratio as former owner did.(25 - 32.1 is range I was told), I havent yet got ser. # but he says he thinks motor is 1984 model. Does ratio sound right? Thanks, and I'm in process of getting manual, Heinz
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    Where to get 40 HP Merc manual, and where motor Serial#, any maint. hints?

    After fooling around yesterday afternoon and finally getting my Merc 40 started - old gas/pre mix was bad!!, Swapped to extra tank, installed fuel filter in line before bulb, finally started w/ lots of starting fluid down carb, - I'd like to get a manual or info/schematics online on how to...
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