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  1. JimS123

    Whatcha-muh-call-it

    In 1984 our new boat came with a heavy vinyl top, which was totally waterproof, unlike sunbrella which is water resistant. I haven't seen that type of fabric in many years. Doubt its even available any more.
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    New to forum with a question...

    Our current family boat is a Searay 190 SPX. The nicest and best boat we ever owned. We upgraded to the 150 Merc and couldn't be happier with the performance. The standard engine was a 115. A 210 was mentioned earlier. The 2 boat hulls are almost identical. The 210 merely has 24" added to...
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    Slow 9.9 Mercury

    12% is basically a new factory setup. That's what I had at the start. With a little optimizing I got it down to 8%.
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    suggestions on a good trolling motor

    "Trolling motor" is ambiguous. Do you want to sit in the front seat and have foot pedals to move you around fishing spots? Or do you want a kicker to "troll" long lines out the back of the boat, with the added benefit of safety? If the former, read post #2. If the latter, buy a 9.9 4 stroke...
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    Interior stains - what are they and how to clean?

    Personally, I would never own white upholstery because its too hard to keep it clean. Also, I would never put bleach on a non-white vinyl, but that's just me. At any rate, with my care and storage I don't get problems. Regardless, since the pics look like some severe problems, why not go...
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    Center console Invader O/B

    Its an old boat, and probably beyond its useful life. Thus, restoring it will like cost more than the boat is worth. So, what is it you need to know?
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    Shoreline 1900 XLT Riviera (tilt?)

    Your pictures don't indicate it is a tilt. But then again. the view doesn't show the whole thing. The pic shows where the tongue meets the A-frame, and nothing more. Maybe the PO welded the parts together because it was all rusted inside. Other than rust, there would be no logical reason...
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    Tohatsu 6hp still not broke in having carb issues?

    Small Tohatsus are noted for carb problems. They recommend that the carb be run out after each use to keep the small jets clean. If it has 5 hours, then it must have been run. Before I took it to the dealer I would try running some Gumout or other carb cleaner thru it. That could be an easy...
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    MERCURY SN HELP

    Cut and paste it so the spilling is corekt. There are at least a dozen web sites with that info.
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    Interior stains - what are they and how to clean?

    Its a 19 year old boat, so you don't know how the previous owner(s) stored it. Looks like a mold / mildew issue, simply based on the pictures. One pic shows that the vinyl has water beads on it and that's not a good testament on the cover. Yeah, bleach, yada, yada, 303, Maguires, etc. Many...
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    Interior stains - what are they and how to clean?

    Was the boat shrink wrapped over winter, or was it stored in a very damp place?
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    what is my Chrysler sea king 4 hp worth?

    Its not a collectible and would have limited interest as a kicker. Chrysler has been outa biz for many years, and they were not the preferred product anyway. With the right buyer you might get $200. If I got an offer for $100 I'd take it.
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    Slow 9.9 Mercury

    Your "gap plate" comparison is flawed data. My collection of 69 outboards covers the range of 0.75 to 150 horsepower, over a chronology of 100 years, and with few exceptions (where there was no gap......LOL) the gap plate is the same. Your middle aged Merc photo is either an anomaly or the pic...
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    How old is your outboard?

    My oldest outboard remembers when telephones were not even IN most houses. (The old iron still runs too!)
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    Slow 9.9 Mercury

    This topic has been discussed to death already. Proper setup has been pointed out with facts many times. These forums are intended to help people. It just worries me that some novice will look at a motor setup and take it for gospel. We'll just have to agree to disagree. Finally, as I have...
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    **** *** shops oil?

    Exactly! That's what sets them apart. The majors have specs based on their own R&D. So it doesn't matter who THEIR vendor is....if they don't conform they don't use that vendor. My race car driver friend swore by Kendall (auto). My race boat friend swore AGAINST Texaco (marine). My own...
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    Slow 9.9 Mercury

    LOL
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    **** *** shops oil?

    Back in my youth, with my very first OB, I used to buy **** oil at the local **** store. It was cheeeeeeep. Then I had a problem. I took the engine to a local Merc dealer during the Winter break. The service manager took pity on a poor college kid and offered to diagnose it for free. After...
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    How old is your outboard?

    Most local dealers don't stock old parts and refuse to work on old motors. One reason is that all the old mechanics have retired and the new ones don't have the experience. Today, its just hook up a puter and read the diagnosis. Because its a lost art, if you have an oldie you better be able...
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    Slow 9.9 Mercury

    The position of the motor in the above photo is without a doubt the worst installation I have ever seen. That motor needs to be raised up at least a foot.
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