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    Craigslist add in GA. Maybe a cool trade deal for someone.

    Here is a craiglsit add that I ran across. I am not affiliated with this at all. I just saw it and am passing the link along. Trade - My boat, motor, trailer, for your?? Make cool offer!
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    96 Mercury 115 surging at high RPMs

    Hello guys, I typically do not post a question until I have done everything that I can think of to fix a problem. I have worked with this issue for quite some time and do not know what else to look for. I hope someone here has seen this before or has a suggestion that will resolve my issue...
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    Basic Fuel Line Comparison. Which type do I need?

    I need to replace all of the old fuel line on my engine when I do my carb rebuilds. In researching, I find that there are four types, or grades, of flexible rubber fuel line, A1 and A2 as well as B1 and B2. I understand that A1 is the highest grade of rubber hose. Is A1 what I need to go...
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    Original Mercury OEM vs Aftermarket carb kits

    When rebuilding the carbs on my 96 mercury, should I go with only OEM Mercury parts or is the Sierra kits the same? Also, should I replace the jets in each carb while I have them torn apart?
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    1996 Mercury 115 2-stroke carb rebuild questions

    First off, I am working on a 1996 Mercury 115ELPTO 4 cylinder 2-stroke engine, serial number 0G405783. I need to tear my carbs down and clean/rebuild them. In searching for the correct parts, I have run into a few questions that I am uncertain about. I hope that I have them identified...
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    97 Mercury 115 Trigger Replacement wiring questions

    Hello guys, Sorry to bother you on Saturday, but I have run into a slight snag. I am replacing the trigger and stator on a 1997 Mercury 115. The Stator and trigger replacements are both CDI products and the parts that are being removed are both Mercury OEM parts. The snag that I have run...
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    Mercury 115 vs Mercury 125 Differences

    From what I understand from a very small amount of information, the 2 stroke 4 cylinder Mercury 115 of the late 90's is identical to the Mercury 125 of the same era with exception to carb differences. I have no idea as to the answer to this question, but I do have a 4 cylinder late 90's 115...
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    Bass boat livewell repair question

    Hello guys, My dad has a 2000 model Blazer bass boat and the livewell in it seeps water. When it is dry, you can see what appears to be hairline cracks in the bottom of the livewell, but nothing that seems big enough to leak. but, when it is full of water, it seeps water into the bilge...
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    How to determine which part is the right part.

    Hey guys, I have a 1996 Mercury 115 and I am trying to determine which stator is the right one for my engine. According to what I have found so far see picture below), I have 3 different variations and 3 different manufacturers. How do I determine which one is the right one? Thanks, Brad...
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    The more I look, the more problems I find. What's the best way to patch screw holes?

    I took my boat off of the trailer to buff the gel coat out to make her all shiny again, and found 6 screw holes through the bottom of the hull. Two of them still have screws in them. What is the best way to permanently fix these? thanks for your help, Brad
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    How do I patch this hole?

    Hey guys, Thanks to several of you, I am well on my way to having my boat looking like a boat again, but those pictures will have to wait until this weekend. Below are several pictures of a hole in the gunwale of my bass boat. This hole was where the gas vent came through the hull...
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    Anybody ever turned a livewell into an ice chest?

    My bass boat has a live well in the front and another one in the back. The problem is that the front sits in the water high enough that it will only get about two inches of water in it, so it is pretty much useless and wasted space. This boat does not have a cooler in it, so i thought Imaybe...
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    Where is a good place to buy bass boat seats?

    I need to replace the seats in my bass boat and from what I have seen so far, they are big time expensive. I cannot afford a $1500 set of seats. Does anyone know of a place where they are reasonable? Maybe a place that sells blemishes or closeouts? Thanks, Brad
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    Paint Recommendations for Aluminum?

    Good morning guys, I took my jack plate off and blasted all the corrosion and old paint off of it yesterday. I need to repaint it and I am wondering what would be a good product to repaint it with. It is solid aluminum and has a blasted finish now. Any recommendations as to a good...
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    Oxidized Gelcoat. Best way to repair question.

    Hey guys, I have read gobs of posts dealing with gelcoat oxidation and whether to sand it or buff it. Several people have stated that in most cases buffing will remove the oxidation and sanding is not needed if it is done right. My gelcoat seems to be in good shapre on the sides of the...
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    197 Mercury 115 Flywheel Removal questions

    Hey guys, First post ever. I have been a lurker since I found this site. I have gained quite a bit of knowledge by just reading, but I have a couple of questions that I need a little extra information on. If you guys wouldn't mind helping a newbie, I would forever in your debt. 1st...
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