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    What octane for 03 yami....90hp

    I normally have been using 87.....can't remember what the manual says.<br /><br />Thanks.........Wily
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    03 90hp Yamaha has drip around 3rd plug

    I just got through doing the after-break in maint. on this new motor. It is running great....but when i looked at the plugs, the bottom plug had a little drip coming from it. It was coming from around the threads. This is an inline 3 cyl. It was the bottom plug....and dripped enough to have...
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    2003 Yamaha 60, 70, 90???

    Anyone have any experience with these? I am looking at an Alumacraft 1860 tunnel. They offer all three with this package....of course the more HP the higher the price. They say the 60 will push it in the low 30s, 70 in mid 30s and 90 in high 30s. With a load the 90 will get a better hole...
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    97 25hp mariner bogged

    I ran my 25hp Mariner yesterday morning with no<br />problems......it ran great. Went to put my boat<br />on the trailer and it bogged. I had to work the<br />throttle to get the rpms up and it went right up.<br />It bogged in reverse also......The ramp is a little steep....but never had any...
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    Finished my project boat that I found in a ditch!

    Take a look and let me know what you think:<br />www.geocities.com/lilwily2000/oldboat<br /><br />Wily
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    Gap on 97 25hp Mariner

    Anyone know the gap? Man what a great motor this<br />has been!!!<br />Thanks
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    Anyone heard of a skiff made by Sea Eagle

    I thought they only made inflatables. They are<br />supposed to be in Arkansas next to the Ranger<br />plant.<br /><br />thanks,<br />Wily
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    Looking for small boat with comforts of bass boat.

    I am looking for some brands of boats that offer rod boxes, dry storage, and livewells in a small boat....14-16ft w/ tiller steering. I have a 14' Mirrocraft and 25 hp Mariner. It works great, but just does not have these features. Seaark had one, but they stopped making it.<br /><br...
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    New prop on 25hp Mariner...runs different

    A friend recently gave me a stainless prop to run<br />on my 97 25hp Mariner....he sold his boat w/25hp merc.<br />The ss prop is a 14 pitch.....the aluminum prop<br />that I took off is a 13 pitch.<br /><br />It runs great at wot....it just runs rough when in<br />gear at idle. Also when you...
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    Opinions on Carolina Skiff w/25hp

    I have a 25hp Mariner tiller that I am looking into putting on a j16 Caroloina Skiff. It is rated at 25hp tiller and 30 remote. These boats are "unsinkable" they say.<br /><br />Anyone have any opions on Carolina Skiff in general? I like the fact that you can get it bare bones and/or add...
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    merc saltwater series or not

    I am looking at a new Kenner with a choice of a 90hp merc s/water series or a regular 90hp merc.....both 2strokes. What is the difference between the two? Also, What is the deal coming up in 2006. The dealer in Houston (Bass Pro-shops) said that you could still run 2-strokes, you just could...
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    H/power and water do not mix on the ramp!

    I recently took a friend from work fishing in my 14'er. We had a great day fishing and returned with an chest full of flatties. The real fun started when we tried to put the boat on the trailer. My buddy does not have much experience with boats, much less pulling/backing trailers. We pull up...
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    1997 25hp Mariner a good motor

    I recently bought a 97 25hp Mariner for 600.00. It was a display at a local Academy here in Houston. They were bringing in 2001 Mercury engines. We took it off the display stand and put it back in the box....I left almost running before they changed their mind. Everyone asks me if it is hot...
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