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    100+ outboards

    What year did the 30-35hp OMC motors become loopers? I was always under the impression that the prop rated hp began in 1984? Meaning that a pre-84 35hp basically became the 1984-up 30hp with not much more than decal changes? The 1979 Evinrude brochure states that the mid range twins are loop...
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    1996 Mercury 115 2 stroke steering cable broke off in tilt tube

    Does a 1995 90hp use the same tube? There's a parts motor on CL for $40 that's missing its carbs.
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    1996 Yamaha 9.9hp 4 Stroke Tiller motor

    I got it for $1750, the Model number on the motor is F9.9MSHU, the handwritten bill of sale is from 1996, I misread the number off the receipt the other day, when I went to get an impeller for it they told me its a '98 model but the receipt said 1996,, when I looked closer, with my glasses on...
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    100+ outboards

    I like this idea, its fits most of the motors I see. I'd ad though that anyone buying a motor that's less than perfect had best know something about doing basic maintenance and repairs on an outboard. I was at a dealer today to get some parts and the sign said $175/hr if they sold it, $200 if...
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    40hp 1980s Johnson Value

    I'm a firm believer in "If you can't do the work yourself, buy new, because labor will kill any savings an older motor will afford you". But new motors are way out of most folks reach these days. New larger motors are rare on the water these days, Its rare to even see anything four stroke. Even...
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    1996 Yamaha 9.9hp 4 Stroke Tiller motor

    But is a warranty worth double the price? (Assuming I can finagle it for a bit less). To get the new motor I've also got to travel 200 miles to find one in stock. The local dealers don't have one, so its either mail order one from Nissan/Tohatsu, or go run down the Yamaha. I sort of lean...
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    1996 Mercury 115 2 stroke steering cable broke off in tilt tube

    A neighbor of mine bought a used Starcraft 19ft boat, the seller told him it just needs a new steering cable, and handed him the new cable. He brings it home and starts by removing it from the motor, he unscrews the nut on the end of the tube and disconnects the rod to the motor itself. He then...
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    1996 Yamaha 9.9hp 4 Stroke Tiller motor

    I was thinking about buying a new motor to replace a well used 9.8hp Seaking I've owned since I was a kid. I mentioned this to a buddy at a barbecue on Sunday and the one neighbor chimed in saying her husband had a brand new motor in the garage that he bought and never used before he died. She...
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    Where did all the used boats and motors go?

    Most of the dealers all seem to either have lots of inventory, or none at all. The demise of Evinrude eliminated at least two dealers. There likely aren't many people who would spend $10k or more for an new boat and a 25hp motor with a trailer here either. Likely why dealers are few and far...
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    Where did all the used boats and motors go?

    I normally browse CL and FB daily every morning, and couldn't help but notice there's almost no motors or smaller boats listed for sale, not here or any of the surrounding areas? There's a few larger boats, all over 19ft long, but no small boats, no aluminum boats, and I only found three used...
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    Fuel hose lifespan?

    I've been going through fuel hoses and primer bulbs lately like water. Last fall I bought two new fuel line assemblies from the dealer, both are clearly marked alcohol resistant and are gray in color. The first one got used maybe twice last fall, and got drained and put away under the seat over...
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    Used 40hp two stroke value?

    I did a similar upgrade to one of my boats years ago, I was running an '86 30hp Evinrude that needed lower unit work and it hadn't been charging right in a few years, I got the chance to pickup a late 80's Tohatsu 40hp from a buddy who had upgraded to a fancy four stroke with power tilt and...
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    Minty clean 1974 Mercury 9.8hp value?

    That thing looks almost brand new. I think I would have had to have considered it myself just on appearance alone. You don't see many motors in NJ that old and that clean that area all original. . My 9.5 Johnson is that clean, I bought it new in the box in 1985, the motor was bought by some...
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    Minty clean 1974 Mercury 9.8hp value?

    I think part of the proplem in NJ is that there's a gas motor ban in fresh water. here's only a few larger lakes that allow you to use a gas motor under 10hp. It puts used 9.9hp motors at a premium. Rumors of a two stroke ban years ago made them harder to find since many switched 4 strokes...
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    Minty clean 1974 Mercury 9.8hp value?

    Around my area you can't buy the prop for $150. I just parted out a '75 9.8hp, I got $450 for the lower unit, and $60 for the prop. The cover, which was cracked sold for $100. If the motor the op is describing is indeed that clean, then I'd say its worth at least the sum of its parts. Most...
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