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    Opinions on life expectancy of a fiberglass boat?

    The hull will outlive the " cheap " wood structure found in these boats.
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    '71 Mercury 650 65hp Outboard

    This prop confusion was likely sorted out years ago.
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    Mercury 80 HP outboard

    ??-----Several posts ask you about idle speed.------Post #11 talks about idle stop as well.
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    1994 yamaha 250 outboard..txrs

    Seller likely demonstrated motor a number of times without water to the impeller.----That is done all the time !----The white piece likely has something to do with speedometer hose.
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    Mercury 80 HP outboard

    These carburetors are often set too lean.-----They idle smooth on a hose.-----That is NOT the correct setting when motor is in the water and needs to produce more power to spin the prop.-----Open the mixture screws 1/8th at a time and test.-----Repeat as needed.-----Often the bogging goes...
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    1994 yamaha 250 outboard..txrs

    Someone / seller ran the motor with no cooling water to the pump.----Simple as that.
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    Mercury 80 HP outboard

    See post #5
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    1973 Merc 75 Impeller Pickup Tube

    For many years and power ranges , Mercury used a 10X number.----The inline 6 cylinder 150 HP was designated as a 1500.----V-6 175 was a 1750 Etc, Etc.----Cut a bit off the inlet water tube to suit.
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    No Spark 1971 Evinrude 60hp

    This motor needs 12 volts to the amplifier to get spark.-----Disconnecting the big plug was futile.----Perhaps the rotor is shorted to ground.
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    2005 J115PLSOR intake overpressure/raw gas?

    If you feel the reeds might be the issue, replace them.-----But they are very reliable and rarely cause problems.
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    Going rate on a good running 15hp?

    Warranty ( Or buying from a trusted individual ) can have a bearing on price.-----If you buy a motor as is where is ( $400 ) and need to take it in for work it adds up quick.----Water pump service / ignition module / carburetor service / fuel pump can add up to $500 or more at a big...
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    I know this will sound foolish, but hear me out please

    Removing the deck structure will weaken the hull.-----Early Bayliner boats have also been named " paperliners " by some.------I would not want to own one.-----Much less get into one modified as you describe. ---Buy a center console , should be lots at auctions or needing a repower.
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    Johnson 35 hp 3 cylinder model number question

    --As far as parts are concerned it is a 97 model all day long.-----Perhaps left over inventory sold in 99.
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    Johnson 35 hp 3 cylinder model number question

    Ignore the G at the end.
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    Running Rough at Idle

    Remove exhaust covers and look at pistons / rings.-------Chasing " carburetor and idle timing " issues is often futile
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    I Got Me a Mercury !!!

    A 6 HP Johnson / Evinrude from 1966 to 1979 are ideal.----The 66 to 76 used the universal ( low cost ) magneto.-----Need to know how to clean breaker points on occasion.----The 77 to 79 had electronic ignition.-----These are just wonderful motors if in good condition.
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    Prop Shaft Removal Trouble

    I would remove pinion gear.----Remove driveshaft.-----Propshaft might then fall out.
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    2005 J115PLSOR intake overpressure/raw gas?

    Old rubber hoses not firmly attached.-----Or the " classic " phenomenon of lean sneeze on a 2 stroke.-----Also the reason that the VRO has a pulse limiter ( AKA flow fuse ) to prevent the air motor on the VRO to blow up / crack into 5 pieces.
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    Mercury 7.5 HP, 9.8 HP Flywheel P/N question

    The 7.5 models usually have a sticker on the block.-----It says ---COMET----in white letters.------The 7.5 has basically the same internal parts as the 9.8 model.------The intake ports on the 7.5 are SMALLER , thus restricting airflow and power output.
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    72 Evinrude power tilt & trim

    Electric tilt was available as an option in 72.--Check E-bay perhaps.---A CMC unit is your best bet today.
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