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    Not achieving min WOT??

    My motor a 95 75 hp Mercury 2-stroke is only achieving 4400 rpms a WOT. Does this sound like I need to change prop pitch?? Currently running 13.5" x 15 pitch aluminum as recommended by boat dealer. I had an issue with the switchbox being bad, I fixed that motor runs smooth. I don't know my speed...
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    change bunks on a 'toon trailer???

    I launched my boat Saturday and noticed my one of my bunks floating offthe trailer as my wife pulled away!! I used some screws and temporarily re-attached the bunk. My question is , can I safely jack the pontoons off the bunks and replace them at home or should I launch the boat and replace at...
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    Changing bunks on toon trailer??

    I launched my boat Saturday and noticed my one of my bunks floating offthe trailer as my wife pulled away!! I used some screws and temporarily re-attached the bunk. My question is , can I safely jack the pontoons off the bunks and replace them at home or should I launch the boat and replace at...
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    motor will not exceed 2k rpm under load

    Hi guys and gals!! I have a new to me 1997 Merc 75 outboard that I have purchased used and have on an 18' pontoon. Cranks ok and idles ok, but will not power past 2000 rpm under a load. i was told that my prop was too big, 21 pitch so I purchased a 15 pitch and tried it out today. Sad to report...
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    Drain hole??

    I have a 2000 Fisher 180 Freedom. It has a fiberglass? deck, not wood. Is it ok to drill a small drain hole in the floor of the gas tank compartment? May be a dumb question but I am new to toons.
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    No RPM under load.

    I have a used 75hp Mercuryapprox 97 model. I had it swapped it onto my 18 ft pontoon boat, took it out yesterday for the first time. Advance the throttle and motor will rev to 6K rpms, but under load max rpm is 1500 to 2000 rpms. I had a force 50 hp on the boat that used premix so there is some...
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    force to mercury change

    Hi, What do I need to need to change my 1999 Force 50 hp to a 1988 Mercury 70hp. I have the controls for the mercury, just not sure about the steering cables. Have I overlooked anything else?
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    help with depthfinder.

    Hi, bought a '99 Rinker 192. It has a humminbird depthfinder in the dash, of course no instruction manual. Any ideas how it works? It has the lcd readout and 3 buttons under that. Thanks
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