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    4 blade propeller question

    Is there a general consensus concerning RPM drop at WOT when switching from a 3 blade prop to a 4 blade prop of the same brand, diameter and pitch.<br /><br />I have a 14.25 X 17 3 blade prop that over-revs by 300 RPM. I want to replave it with a 4 blade prop (same manufacturer) of the same...
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    4 blade propeller question

    Is there a general consensus concerning RPM drop at WOT when switching from a 3 blade prop to a 4 blade prop of the same brand, diameter and pitch.<br /><br />I have a 14.25 X 17 3 blade prop that over-revs by 300 RPM. I want to replave it with a 4 blade prop (same manufacturer) of the same...
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    Battery Charger/Starter: Substitute For Dual Batteries

    Something on my Christmas list is an Engine Starter/Battery Charger. I plan to use it for a number of things including putting it in the console of my 19 foot Boston Whaler (w/4 stroke motor) when I go boating. <br /><br />Is this a good alternative to having dual batteries? I only run a VHF...
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    BF135 to BF150 ?

    According to an article I read in a boating magazine, the only difference between the BF150 and the BF135 is that the BF135 doesn’t have the ground wire hooked up to the VTEC spool valve and the ECU mapping to control the variable valve timing.<br /><br />Would it be possible to hook up the...
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    CE Smith brand T-Top

    Has anyone bought one of these or seen them on a boat? West Marine and Cabellas has them for around $1200. They are stainless steel and fairly inexpensive. My only concern is that they may not be built to take on the pounding that the ocean dishes out here in Hawaii. <br /><br...
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    prop producing neagative slip

    How common is this? <br /><br />My 15.25 X 17 Powertech OFS stainless prop produces the following numbers on a 19 foot Boston Whaler Nantucket with a Honda BF135 motor mounted 2 holes up:<br /><br />RPM SPEED SLIP %<br />4000 31 mph -3<br />5000 38 mph...
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    Powertech OFS Propeller

    This prop was recomended by the dealer. Has anyone tried one of these props or have any input reagrding the Powertech OFS?
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    Would you buy a motor in its first year of production?

    I'm in the market for a new boat and the Boston Whaler dealer here said he would swap out the Mercury Optimax 135 for a leftover 2004 BF135 on the boat I'm looking to buy. I will have to pay an extra $2000 for this motor swap and have a week to decide. I've owned Honda outboards before and have...
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    2004 Honda BF135

    I'm in the market for a new boat and the Boston Whaler dealer here said he would swap out the Mercury Optimax 135 for a leftover 2004 BF135 on the boat I'm looking to buy. I will have to pay an extra $2000 for this motor swap and have a week to decide. I've owned Honda outboards before and have...
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    2004 Honda BF135

    I'm in the market for a new boat and the Boston Whaler dealer here said he would swap out the Mercury Optimax 135 for a leftover 2004 BF135 on the boat I'm looking to buy. I will have to pay an extra $2000 for this motor swap and have a week to decide. I've owned Honda outboards before and have...
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    Pull starting a Honda 90

    My motor came with a cord and handle but I have never tried to pull start it. Has anyone here ever ever had the opportunity to pull start one?
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    Power Tech props

    I was given a free Power Tech stainless prop and have no experience with this brand. Any good/bad comments on this prop?
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    Mobil 1 full synthetic gear oil

    I bought a quart to put in my lower unit. It's 75 W 90 weight. Has anyone used this and any benifits or drawbacks in using synthetic gear oil?
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    Alternator output

    According to my manual, my Honda 90 produces 16 amps. I assume this is at high RPM. My question is: does anyone know approx. what kind of output I get at trolling speed (2000-3000 RPM)
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    Alternator output

    According to my manual, my Honda 90 puts out 16 amps. I assume this is at high RPM. My question is: does anyone know approx. what kind of output I get at trolling speed (2000-3000 RPM)
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    How many PSI?

    I am going to install a water pressure guage on my 2002 Honda 90. I was wondering how may psi it should read at idle and at WOT. Any ideas?
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    water pressure guage

    To avoid possible motor damage, I'm going to buy a water pressure guage for my BF90. They sell a 15 psi and a 30 psi guage. Does anyone know which of the two will be sufficient?
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    Oil filter for Honda 90

    The dealer wants $12 for an oil filter. I think I remember hearing that the Honda 90 uses the same oil filter as a Honda CIVIC. If so I can buy one at NAPA for a lot less. Does anyone know if this is true?
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    How often to replace fuel/water separator?

    On average, how often should a fuel/water separator be replaced?
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    How often to replace impellor on Honda 90?

    The scheduled maintenance list in my user's manual has no mention of replacing the impellor. How often should this be relaced?
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