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    Transom saver or no?

    FEAR sells I have just tipped both motors all the wayup and latched them. That position removes ALL the outboard weight from WAY behind the transom. It now sits right over the top of the transom Preventing any constant pulling outward of the transom. Even on severe road bumps. I do strap the...
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    225BR hull construction vs. engine size... any differences?

    Pretty boat could be a storm boat cleaned up to sell. No way for normal gus to wiggle around and check out condition of beams.
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    Connect alternator outputs of two motors to battery bank

    Be very difficult & dangerous for DIY guys.
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    Transom saver or no?

    I just tip the 30 hp motor to the....FULL up & lock it with the Evinrude Tilt lock lever. Both of the 30 and 9.9 OB 1980s motors. Lowe 16' Aluminum boat. Still solid.
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    Men, it is October

    I am still 2 raisins on a breadboard. :)
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    2 Stroke Oil Thread

    I remember tests being done on how little oil is needed for 2 stroke O B motors. up to 300 to 1 was tested and declared safe........By who ?? Would I go to less than 100 to ! ? NEVER !! I ran that for several all summer long years. No sign of oil burning.
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    Men, it is October

    Wife is out buying me a Training Bra. (y)
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    28' Pontoon with 3.0 Mercruiser Prop

    Good one. (y)
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    28' Pontoon with 3.0 Mercruiser Prop

    That looks like it is SUPER TOUGH on any prop strike. :D
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    Looking for a manual for a 1997 Force 40hp

    Does a no start mean you do not hear the starter spinning rapidly ?
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    Men, it is October

    I am already taking a drug to increase my female hormone level in me. :confused:
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    225BR hull construction vs. engine size... any differences?

    Brand new 2025 model of that boat ? Yes Your very tired 1999 boat. Do not try a new motor in the likely weakened hull.
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    Connect alternator outputs of two motors to battery bank

    There is a reason why many dual engined boats do not have 2 alternators.
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    Connect alternator outputs of two motors to battery bank

    Alternators do not care a bit if they are connected to a 2 or a 4 stroke motor. Normally ...ONLY...1 alternator recharges the batteries. Do not connect 2 alternators together in any way at any time.
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    28' Pontoon with 3.0 Mercruiser Prop

    Actually Titanium Propellers are up to my standards.
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    HP 60 EFI: Change oil filter without draining oil?

    No water & looks and feels perfect ? Done
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    28' Pontoon with 3.0 Mercruiser Prop

    I had just taken out the brand new Chaparral 186 with a 5.0L engine . Doing about 50 GPS. I swing way around a big island. I look down into the water, I am in nothing water. MOMMA save me !! Later I looked at my bottom depth and what it is made of. chart. Solid rock ledges. with weeds. 2'...
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    1978 Johnson 140hp running rough. Need advice

    Most carburetors with some fixed jets run very well. However the odd case can be created when a motor goes to Alaska. Is rejetted for there. Then the motor is shipped to Florida. A rejetting may be required again. MAY is the key important word. If the person is not a experienced carburetor...
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    85hp Merc?

    I took a Sawsall to those bearing shells. 2 or 3 cuts at about 180 or 120 degrees each outer race housing.
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    Arghh! Freakin raccoon.

    1 dog likes to eat other dog droppings. (n)(n) Then likes to lick and kiss people.(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)(y)
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