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    yamaha 175hp excel dies under load, idles fine

    I just had a newly rebuilt Yamaha excel 175hp installed on my chris craft. I bought the motor from a friend who is a boat broker and had a local mechanic install it. Since the mechanic didnt rebuild the motor he wont warranty the rebuild so i am trying to see if i can figure out the problem...
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    lowering 20' shaft OB to fit on 25' transom

    I got a fantastic deal on an newly rebuilt 175 yamaha thru a friend. the only problem is it appears to have a 20' shaft and i have a 25" transom. Can i use a jack plate to accomidate my transom? Has anyone done this?Or should i be looking into a shaft extension kit? my boat; 87 21 ft chris...
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    should I buy 97 Yamaha 250 Saltwater series

    My current engine is an old 87 evinrude 175hp and went KAH-PUT last week. It is going to cost around 2500 dollars to repair. I cant really afford a 16k honda that i dream about so i have been looking something used. I found a 97' 250 yamaha Saltwater Series II motor in the classfieds locally...
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