Forum: General
04-29-2004, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 109
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Forum: Performance
02-19-2004, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 110
Re: MERCURY = YAMAHA
I have talked to a few Mercury dealers now and they all inform me what i believed. The Mercury is a 100% Yamaha. You may want to read up some more.
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Forum: Performance
02-15-2004, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 110
Re: MERCURY = YAMAHA
Its the same engine just painted a different color. Like Suzuki make the Johnson 4 stroke.
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Forum: Performance
02-15-2004, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 123
Re: 2 Stroke to 4 Stroke for 18ft SC
If you go with a johnson or suz. you might as well go with the 140. The 90/115/140 are the same engine. You may want to check out a 115DI or OPTI outboards also.
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
01-20-2004, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 101
Re: counter rotating
If you can try and buy the non counter. If something does happen in the gearcase it is much cheaper to fix then the counter is.
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
01-20-2004, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 153
Views: 2,082
Re: I have a little problem?!?
Sounds to me like it could be the extra material left over from when to boat was built. Most of the times the hull does not get cleaned before the top deck gets put down. After the first few years it...
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Forum: General
01-20-2004, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 319
Re: Time to repower .... Suzy DF140?
No matter what outboard you purchase today in the manual it states every 100 hours to change the plugs. This has to be done to maintain the STAR rateing. Im not trying to press the issue to sell...
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Forum: ClassicSeaCraft.com Gatherings
01-03-2004, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 419
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Forum: Performance
12-22-2003, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 115
Re: Yamaha 4 stroke vs Ficth Dfi
DOnt have the prices here, but I believe the 225 Di is 400.00 cheaper then the 225 Johnson 4 stroke. DOnt know what the Yamaha price is for there 225.
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Forum: Performance
12-22-2003, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 313
Re: 250 Merc Optimax
It is a 2 stroke. There is a recall on the early 2004 150 thru 250 due to a problem with the fuel rail on the return side. It was a vendor probelm that is taken care of. There is only a handfull of...
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Forum: Performance
12-20-2003, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 313
Re: 250 Merc Optimax
ISNMAN POSTED:: P.S. Plus you have to think that in the next ten years all that they will make is 4 strokes so resale is also a consideration.
This is not true. Todays DI 2 strokes run cleaner...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
12-11-2003, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 155
Re: Cavitation plate
I would call your mercury dealer and see if you can run the gapped plug. Some Johnson and Evinrudes call for the non-gapped plug but going over to the gapped plug they run so much better. Note you...
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Forum: General
12-11-2003, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 230
Re: New SeaCraft 20
Banks that deal in the marine business have no problem holding the paper on a older boat. All you will need is the boat gone over and the money is there.
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Forum: Performance
12-10-2003, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 98
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
12-09-2003, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 155
Re: Cavitation plate
Years ago it was even with the bottom. Today everything is mounted from even to 1" above the bottom. The higher you get it the faster it will go. Rember to keep the water intakes below water level...
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Forum: Performance
12-09-2003, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 98
Bombardier Warranty Deal Is Back
Just a heads up. Purchase any Evinrude before April 15 2004 and receive a 7 year warry. Purchase a Johnson 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke and get a 5 year warry.
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Forum: Performance
11-25-2003, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 204
Re: Jack plates?
Don since your transom is new no problem with the jack plate. We use the T&H bracket which works just fine. I have a boat in the shop that we are using this bracket on to bring it up 5". It will be...
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Forum: Performance
11-25-2003, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 240
Re: Proper placement of trimtabs
You mat want to check out Lenco Tabs. They are very easy to install and do not use any oil. This means no pump to mount in the boat. Bennett has been out there for a long time and make a great...
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Forum: Performance
11-25-2003, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 115
Re: mercury 115
There is no problem that I know of with this engine. I do know some Mercury gearcases make some noise with a stainless wheel on them but they say that is normall.
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Forum: General
11-15-2003, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 319
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Forum: Performance
11-08-2003, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 144
Re: Twin outboards for 23' Sceptre
I would be sure you stick with a V-6 or a inline 4 cylinder. The V-4 seems to be lacking in the low end get up and go. Depending on your budget the 150 carbs, would push the boat just fine or the...
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Forum: General
11-05-2003, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 276
Re: Best Engine for a 20ft CC
I just installed a Evinrude 175 DI on my 76 20cc. I was going to install a 150 DI. With a 4 blade 17" prop it is turning 5600RPM and is running 55 mph. I have found at 45 mph the boat starts to walk...
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Forum: General
11-02-2003, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 66
Re: engine swap
I believe the Ford you have is a v-8 so you will not need to regear the outdrive. I also believe that your shifting plate is mounted on the transome shield so you will nopt need to relocate it. I...
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Forum: Performance
11-01-2003, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 133
Re: Yammi 225 4 stroke
Dont forget to check out your local Johnson dealer. THese are the same engine and I like the white engine over the darker color. In my eyes the white engine looks better plus salt is harder to see on...
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Forum: General
11-01-2003, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 81
Re: E-TEC
Briguy e-mail me your address and I can send you out a book them or stop by your local dealer to pick one up. Dealers do not know much more about them then the public does. We have learned everything...
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