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    Fuel tank lines mercruiser 3 litre lx

    Fittings are usually molded into plastic tanks. If they swivel in a bushing, they might be able to be drilled out, but if rigid in the tank wall, removal will likely damage the fuel tank. I am assuming the third small hose is for a fuel return from the injector rails.
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    Fuel tank lines mercruiser 3 litre lx

    Heater hose maybe, but not marine rated fuel lines to my untrained eye.
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    Using poly resin without glass

    Jim, you can think of poly resin w/o cloth as a good varnish. It will seal wood quite well. Of course like varnish, it will not bridge seams in the wood. So if you were to build a kayak of wood and seal it with poly resin, it would work fine, until the wood flexed and a joint opened a bit...
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    Fuel tank lines mercruiser 3 litre lx

    Antisiphon valve is in third picture, or at least that is a prime candidate, and where it is usually installed. Are those red hoses marine rated? They look like garden hose. You might look to see if they are still in good shape on the inside.
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    1993 fast strike 150 carb jets

    Worse comes to worse, see if you can buy used carbs, and transfer the jets over. There must be some junk motors like yours by now.
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    1993 fast strike 150 carb jets

    These guys have one https://www.seawaymarine.com/products/327558
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    1993 fast strike 150 carb jets

    Here it is... listed for a 2003 motor, but not a 1993 motor. They have one https://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=OMC0327558
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    Counter rotation conversion kits

    The parts list for that engine does not show a CCW gearcase or CCW gearcase parts. Unless you have twin motors, I am not sure why you would want a CCW gearcase. Even with twin motors, CCW is a nice to have, but not essential.
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    1993 fast strike 150 carb jets

    Crowleymarine has some the high speed jets. I punched in a generic '93 Johnny 150HP engine, since they did not have a listing for J150GLECG. https://www.crowleymarine.com/evinrude/products/0328546-high-speed-orifice-plug-72d
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    Counter rotation conversion kits

    Counter rotating gearcases have a larger, stronger bearing behind the rear gear (forward on CCW gearcases), than do the CW gearcases. This is because the CCW gearcase is run in reverse with the LH prop on it most of the time. I do not know if the gearcase castings are the same. They may be.
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    Transom replacement or design flaw?

    I would expect the top piece adds a lot of strength to the transom.
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    Should I Buy A Jackplate

    I also plugged the highest water pickup and drilled out the lowest water pickup on the gearcase to make it larger. the lowest water intake was always allowing water into the motor, but the top water intake could suck air. A water pressure gauge is also a good idea for all outboard motors...
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    Deep Cycle Battery not good for starting??

    Sure, this is for RV's but the principles are the same. https://backcountrysolar.com/blog/deep-cycle-battery-vs-dual-purpose/
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    Deep Cycle Battery not good for starting??

    Deep cycle batteries have softer plates than starting batteries. The soft plates allow the multiple deep discharge and recharge cycles and are not well suited to the high current draw needed by the starter motor. Will they work, sure, for a while, but a starting battery will last longer.
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    Should I Buy A Jackplate

    If the IL6 has the older style clamp bracket which uses 3/8" carriage bolts, they do not have much adjustability.
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    Should I Buy A Jackplate

    I had my Merc 1500 on a jackplate on my 16' speedboat. It caused the boat's transom to sit lower in the water, but provided a bit of extra speed. The transom sitting lower in the water was an issue, as the weight of the motor was more than the builder planned for, as the boat was rated for...
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    Transom replacement or design flaw?

    The transom cap is cracked thru. Likely from the plywood flexing. That does not help with lateral strength. See if you can find a way to repair/replace it.
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    bent cable

    A pic would help
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    Fuel tank

    A lot of those center console style boats have the fuel tank under the CC. Look for a pink wire running from the fuel gauge down into the deck under the CC. Pink is usually used for the sender wiring.
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    Might be dipping my toes back into boating

    Unfortunately, heavier boats are better in rough seas. They just ride better but need more power. Also, in salt water, fiberglass is immune to corrosion. Aluminum hulls in salt water can be protected, but it is a bit trickier. So, if you plan to boat in salt water, with any waves, a...
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