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  1. roscoe

    Can electrical power be pulled from a 25hp Merc outboard?

    Easiest would be to buy him a couple or three new batteries so he could switch them out during the long fishing days. Or buy a service manual with wiring diagrams for the motor. Or buy him the upgrade at the dealer. Might as well add the electric start while its there. Great Christmas present...
  2. roscoe

    What is this prop?

    Its a Mercury/Quicksilver 20" pitch prop. Here is what it will fit:.... http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/Mercury_Marine-QSS-Propellers/48-73982A4/
  3. roscoe

    Smokercraft 162 pro mag bow always high

    Your hull should weigh 940#. Motor 237# plus battery, fuel, gear, trailer.
  4. roscoe

    Steering cable Help.

    1 guess 2 call seastar 3 buy a new helm and cable.
  5. roscoe

    Plug gap for BUHW-2 / 5626 plugs on 1986 Classic 50

    surface gap plugs are great. the center electrode will burn/wear down just like a regular plug, so inspect once a year. keep your 50:1 mixed accurately and they will not foul.
  6. roscoe

    Can anyone ID this Mariner?

    early to mid 90's should have a welsh plug with serial number.
  7. roscoe

    Force 50 (1988) comes out of water in reverse

    check this web link. parts 27 -28 - 29 .... are the reverse lock parts. could be bent, missing, #27 should connect to your shift linkage, and lock the tilt when shifted into reverse. https://www.mercruiserparts.com/bam/subassembly/30203/1253/140
  8. roscoe

    Parts information

    ""keeps eating starters."" burns them up? bendix stripped? they just don't turn, or spin fast enough? What starters have you been using? Sierra, Mercury, Arco, or some cheap chinese knock off by Total power, caltric, or Gladiator ?? A real starter is gonna cost you, $150 - $200. Not $46...
  9. roscoe

    Hummingbird Depth Finder question

    Adjusting sensitivity may help.
  10. roscoe

    Smokercraft 162 pro mag bow always high

    Do you have power trim? Is motor trimmed all the way in ?
  11. roscoe

    Steering cable Help.

    Hard to make a recommendation without knowing for sure what you have. Seastar Solutions web site details their systems pretty well. Perhaps with a few photos and a phone call to Seastar they can id what you have and point you to the correct product line...
  12. roscoe

    Bilge pump issue

    Battery with should be located as close to the battery as possible.
  13. roscoe

    Bayliner....no clearance to remove steering cable?

    Disconnect cable from helm. Hoist motor up and back to remove cable from motor. Pull old cable out the stern. Buying a small engine hoist from HF or Northern tool or ebay for $99 - $179 would be cheaper than taking it to a shop, and a lot faster this time of year.
  14. roscoe

    registration

    Apparently if it has no motor, it doesn't need to be registered. https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/motor-vehicle/motor-boat-registration/ Registering a Motor Boat Boats propelled by sail or motor (including trolling motors) of any type must be registered when operated on public waters. You must...
  15. roscoe

    Mercury Carbureted vs Fuel injection timeline

    And even with a 4 stroke, the exhaust chemical byproducts are dumped into the lake. Clearly not as much, but would you consider pumping your lawnmower exhaust through your kitchen faucet? It is what it is. The oil came from the earth and is returned to the earth.
  16. roscoe

    Gas Tank rebuild

    have you tried your local yamaha dealer or their web site? Not sure if this is your fuel tank, but took here: http://yamahamc.partsandwarranty.com/SyndicateNav.cfm?NodeID=1471097&Page=1
  17. roscoe

    new wiring

  18. roscoe

    Help! Need advise!

    we don't PM. We keep it here to investigate, ask questions, and provide opportunity for everyone to contribute. Make model year of boat? Photo? weight? Weight of all gear and people?
  19. roscoe

    Please help,at my wits end

    Yeah, the think/speak/auto type feature on my phone doesn't do well either. If it is leaking, sucking air into engine, it will be running lean, and cause high revs. With engine running, spray starting fluid around outside of carbs and manifold. If it sucks it in, revs should fluctuate. Motor...
  20. roscoe

    1988 Mercury 115

    Its always a YES answer on changing the impeller. Good to know it is new and working, and its cheap. These motors do have an overheating history. They do not have a thermostat, max cooling water flow needed at all times. OH, a quick note on the forums..... Its very hard to detect voice...
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