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    Any info on an rxe125 Johnson?

    My friend said that he had a lead on it but he didn't know anything about it. Supposedly it's a 50 hp. No idea of the year. Does that model number sound right? Because I can't find anything on google
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    Question about the 1971 johnson 50hp short shaft

    Hello gang, A friend was recently gifted an old runabout with this motor on it. However, it needs a new bottom end. The engine runs fine. So we need to find a parts donor motor. Knowing that they probably made this motor for a few years in a row, do you guys know what years this thing ran for...
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    how much does my '85 johnson 60hp weight?

    anyone know where I would find specs. of a motor like this?
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    anyone know where I can find the specs of an '05 60hp bigfoot?

    For some reason, I can't find a spec sheet online (a couple of weeks ago I found tons of that info on google. Is there a PDF of the 2005 merc spec sheet around? I'm gettin' an '05 3 stroke 60 hp bigfoot and I want to know how much heavier it is than my 1985 johnson 60
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    would you put a bigfoot on a runabout?

    I'm not really familiar with bigfoots. I was offered a 2005 2-stroke 60hp big foot at a really great price and I have a 89 bayliner capri. The boat is more of a runabout for skiing and stuff. The more I read about bigfoots, they seem to be made for low torque. Pontoon boats and stuff. Does...
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    buying a motor today...question

    so I'm (most likely) buying a 1985 johnson 60hp outboard today. But my boat (89 bayliner capri) won't be with me when I go see it. I've never bought a motor separate like this before. so my question is this...will it definitely fit on my boat? are most transom pretty standar in shape? (it's a...
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    mid-80's johnson 60. what does "old style trim" mean?

    I'm gonna go look at a mid-80's johnson 60 hp twin. The dealer says that it runs really well (they all say that) and that it has power trim...but it's the old style. What does he mean by that? Is that bad? any other opinions on these motors?
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    is there a major difference in performance between a 2 cyl. and a 4 cyl.?

    I'm looking at buying a mid 80's 2 cyl. 60. johnson. Now I grew up with a 4 cyl. merc. 50. I'm assuming that the major differences will be smoothness. Is a 2 cyl. more likely to overheat?
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    how can I make pulling my 4 stroke 15 tiller a bit easier?

    I've very new to owning a 4 stroke. compared to other tillers I've owned and used (2-20) this one is a pain. It starts on the first or second pull, but getting it there can be ripe with agony. My main concern is for people like my mother who simply can't do it. any suggestions? I'm also new...
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    Any tips on dealing with a sunken motor?

    I couldn't find a sticky abut this. Anyway, The other night a huge storm came up and my tin can got a lot of water. The next morning the wave overtook the transom and my 15 hp 4-stroke merc went swimming for a couple of hours. I was wondering what tips you guys had for CPR. So far, I changed...
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    are there any sites around that offer user/pro reviews of used engines?

    I'm looking to buy a used motor and I quite enjoy research. So I'd love to track down info/reviews of past engines. anyone?
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    any rough estimates for the year of this merc???

    the owner doesn't know what year it is. He claims it's in fine shape and it actually comes with a spare for parts. I'm interested in finding out whether or not the horsepower was measured from the prop, or the head. If it's measured from the prop, it may be a bit too much for my boat. thanks
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    what's the best way to get rid of spoiled gas?

    My tin can ended up with a LOT of water in a storm and ended up sinking. (water crashing over the transom) Anyway, the tanks went down with it and I think they got water in them. So now I'm stuck wondering what's the most ethical way of disposing bad gas? Will my marina take it?
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    anyone know what year this merc is?

    If it's in good shape, it might be just what I'm looking for.
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    do I need a long shaft, or a short shaftfor my '89 1500???

    I have a 1989 capri 1500 which I need a motor for. does anyone know how I can find this out? (I don't have the boat with me)
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    overpowering my boat...who to believe??

    there's a sticker from the U.S. coast guard that says max. 50 hp. a mechanic I know tells me that it's a recommendation only and I should at least put a 65 on the boat. (keep in mind, I am on a lake in canada and the U.S. coast guard should really have no bearing on my boat. I realize there...
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    so...what methodology would you go through to find a used outboard.

    We just got a pretty good deal on a 15' bayliner. However, the force 50 is ready to be put out of it's misery. So...without a lot to spend, we need another 50hp motor. We need to find something reliable, well kept, and for $1000. Do you guys have any opinions on where to start? want ads...
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    how do I go about finding an electric start kit for my tiller engine?

    It's a 2001 merc 15 hp four stroke. I've heard that you can add the electric start kit. But do I buy this from a dealer? or is it an after market distributer?
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    what do you guys think about the old merc thunderbolts?

    The boat my grandpa had while I was growing up had a 1976 merc thunderbolt 500. We always had problems with it, but we had a REALLY crooked local mechanic. And we weren't exactly into proper maintenance. But it eventually blew up. Anyway, after the boat sat in the elements for about 15 years...
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    any tips on adding a flat floor into my old aluminum?

    I'm sure that this has been covered here, but I haven't found it yet. I'd love to add a flat floor onto my aluminum but can't for the life of me figure out a quick-ish trick to make a template for the plywood. any tips or links to a great help site?
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