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    running through silt in channel

    The channel to our little harbor/boat house has filled with silt.<br /><br />I ran aground about 3 times trying to get out yesterday. :( <br /><br />My question is what am I screwing up by powering through the silt. I have the lower unit pretty high on the trim. Actually past trim and into...
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    proper way to start 140 merc I/O

    Having no owners manual and always having outboards before, I have a question...<br /><br />What is the proper/best way to start this engine?<br /><br />Neutral, pump it full one time, back to center?<br />OR....<br />Neutral, go forward to first indent/position?<br /><br />It's a 1985 Four...
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    140 Mercruiser I/O running poorly

    I have done a "search" and can not find exactly what I am looking for.<br /><br />1985 Four Winns 170 Horizon. 140 Mercruiser I/O.<br /><br />I have had the boat in the water about 5 times now. I think she had set for about 6 - 7 months before I bought her. Says she had a tune up and new...
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    I'm looking for 1985 Four Winns seats

    I have a 1985 four Winns 170 Horizon that needs to have the back to back lounge seats replaced.<br /><br />The current seats are really beyond repair. Rails are broken, wood is rotted.<br /><br />I have looked at the Wise and B&M replacement seats. They will work, but they just are not as nice...
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    New Here, Tilt/Trim problems

    Hi all,<br /><br />I just picked up a 1985 4 Winns 170 Horizon w/ 140 Mercruiser. I beleive it is the Alpha 1 drive.<br /><br />First off, I need to buy a manual. Would you suggest the Seloc or Clymer? I'm pretty mechanical. Just finished restoring 2 1984 Porsches, but have never messed at...
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