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    1995 Mercury 25hp 2 stroke issues

    Not really, most two strokes will start to load up after long periods of idle, just there nature...this is why folks that troll use a small kicker motor, to keep the big motor from loading up!! Most mfgrs will recomend going one range hotter for long periods of idle !! Your plugs are wet...
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    Registration

    Only if that sticker has some numbers on it. Some states have stickers that have identity numbers on the sticker itself, which might be able to trace back to the boat. Just a thought.....
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    cockpit enclosure

    Something else to consider....look for guys/groups that are into old cars and customizing...they always have a connection to someone that has a sewing machine to remake there interiors. I have had these guys make me boat stuff over the winter when they are slow. Good work and much cheaper than...
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    cockpit enclosure

    Looks great !!
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    My old Motor

    Unfortunately the grave diggers will get that!!
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    My old Motor

    One that I heard was " Hearse's dont come with trailer hitches or roof racks". !!
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    Good Tow Vehicle ? - Tow Rating ?

    If your fast asleep in there....folks might get the wrong idea!!! Consider a van, less chance of being hauled off by the coroner....
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Neither does this 72 yr old guy, besides I needed to downsize my boat anyway as I mostly go by myself due to wifes health issues. Dropped down to a 16' with a 40hp outboard....so....much easier to maintain !!!! However ..there are days I wish I had my big boat back!!
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    With all the fancy electronics in todays motors, the days of fixing it yourself are over....you will need to buy a diagnostic machine for the simplest of fixes. Then there is the cost....wow, they are not cheap !! Most all of todays motors are well made and fairly trouble free, I woukdn't be...
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    My old Motor

    I really like number 3....nakes a lot of sense!! We also planned to have some fun, bought a motorhome, had a nice boat, started to travel. Wifes hips went bad, gad both replaced, then I had a heart attack, but was lucky, no damage, a quick triple bypass and back on the road in 12 weeks. Then...
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    My old Motor

    From one old fart to another, I am the same way...dont care to fix things anymore. However, my late 70's to early 90's motors gave been very trouble free. My ladt few outboards have started right up after a long winters nap. I do maintain my fuels condition for storage, and a quick treatment of...
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    is a 60hp outboard too small for this boat

    I spent over 6 months searching for used outfits that were still owned by original owners. Also wanted boats that were stored inside. Yep....long hard search, had to drive 200 miles, but found what I wanted, in near mint condition !! New are priced out of site....I could go thru 3-4 used...
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    My old Motor

    Not a fan of these new all electronic motors....when they run they are great, byt when an issue comes up, they can be quite costly to repair !! Gotta be a rocket scientist to figure out the problem. I will gladly take the older models which are much easier to problem solve and repairs while not...
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    1993 40hp 4 cylinder 2 stroke ELPTO

    I just re read your post... I have that same motor only mine is marked as a 1992. Yes I can say it is an awesome running motor. Probably the smoothest running/ idling outboard I have owned in my 60 plus years as a boat owner. They claim the technology is old, thus the classic name but I have...
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    1993 40hp 4 cylinder 2 stroke ELPTO

    I found a used manual on ebay for 15 bucks, check there
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    Lower unit

    By the way it is bubbling it would have to be exhaust gas pushing thru the seam, any water intake would just go back out the underwater exhaust like the rest does.
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    My old Motor

    Awesome pic !! So many of those look familiar to me from my younger (much younger) days working at the marina next to our cottage. A couple models you have there I have even owned myself !! Thanks for the memories !!
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    Does this indicate water in lower unit oil?

    I use full synthetic 75/140 gear lube which is very light in color. Most dino lubes are darker in color. Flush it, put in new then watch it !!
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    Deep cycle battries and standard car battries

    I do know that these new electronic systems on newer engines do require a full battery charge. Have read numerous non start issues where the engine turns over fine by wont fire due to a low battery, and it doesn't need to be very low!!
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    Boat ramp courtesy

    I was fortunate to have a small marina next door to our cottage when growing up. I worked for the marina at 13 yrs old mowing grass and collecting money for the boat ramp. Part of my pay came from the ramp fees so a little light went on.....we had an old beatup Jeep with a trailer hitch on back...
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