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    Multiple questions about my new 81 20hp merc

    Hi everyone, I'm new to outboards but a motorhead at heart. First off, I'm going on an extended river trip where my motor will be depended on to save us some time rowing and to blast me downriver during windy conditions. Its not a matter of life or death if the engine quits, but it would be...
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    Buying my first outboard, how to test out of water?

    Hi guys, I've found a mercury 20 horse that I might purchase today. Its an 80's model ( havent confirmed a seriel number yet) that appears to be in near perfect condition on the outside. I have a compression tester, and I plan to check lower unit lube also. Can I run the motor and shift it with...
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    cataraft motor, how hard can you abuse an outboard with a prop guard.

    I've got a 16 foot AIRE cataraft that I would like to run with an outboard. considering 9.9 to 30 horses. Can an outboard take a few hits at 15 mph and live through it? I would like to be able to use the motor in whitewater, shallow water, and have a safe prop guard for rescueing swimmers. Ive...
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