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    2002 Yamaha 150HP - Throttle Trim Down Intermittent

    Guys, Had the boat out a few times this year. Tonight, halfway thru the cruise, the trim down from the throttle handle stopped working. Sometimes it clicks once for half a second, but mostly no response. Up on the throttle handle responds fine. Up AND down work on the side of the motor...
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    150HP Yamaha on Wellcraft 210 Sportsman

    New (to us) boat this spring, and I believe it is slightly over-propped. Gets up and goes just fine, but numbers seem less than perfect. 1) would like to move RPMs into upper half of rev range (4500-5500), based on suggestions for best engine life and performance. Optimize for family cruising...
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    1988 Mercury 25HP Bogging - Misfire

    Hello all, Recently purchased a boat with a 1988 25hp Mercury, serial 0B254011. Runs great for a few minutes, then bogs down to a VERY reduced power level. Rough idle, only reaches 5-7mph at WOT. Cleaned plugs on the water, didnt help. Randomly ran good for 2-3 more minutes, and then repeated...
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    Limber holes when filled below deck with foam?

    Hi guys, Just planning ahead for when I finish glassing stringers and want to put the floor down. If the between stringer passages are filled with foam, is there any need for limber or drain holes? The bilge on my boat is also the motor well for the I/O volvo. the original design had no foam...
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    16' 1967 Silverline Rambler Restoration

    Hi guys, Starteed reading this forum back in June, and happened upon a boat to restore in August! Purchased for $75 dollars w/ trailer. Here's some pics! Full of Crap!!! Inside after cleaning out More on the way, that was only the first few weeks worth! Terry
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    1997 Yamaha 20 oil leak

    Hi guys, I have a 1997 Yam 20hp long shaft. Noticed a oil leak coming from the prop area down the skeg, guessing it is the propshaft seals. Anyone have experience changing these? I dont have a repair manual, but from the parts diagram it doesnt look to hard. Any advice would be appreciated...
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    Quick Merc gear question!!! Buying boat please help!!!!

    Hi everyone, I've enjoyed reading through the forum so far. I am looking at a 23' cruiser with a '73 mercruiser 188/888. Ford 302 motor. When put into forward gear (engine off) the prop it locks into gear with the normal rotation but can be rotated with a ratchety/detent feeling backwards. In...
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