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    New Honda BF150 Owners...Any Thoughts?

    Hi All: Been using my new Honda BF150 OB without any problems since April. Overall, I'm very pleased with my purchase. <br /><br />The engine is on a new Eastern 24' & considering it's a displacement hull I have plenty of power. My only issue is that the dealer installed a 17" prop & I can only...
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    My New Tohatsu 9.8 2-Stroke OB..What a Beauty!

    Hi All: Purchased a new Tohatsu 9.8 2-Stroke & just put in on my Rigid Hull Inflatable (Force Four 10'5") I'm so damn impressed with this OB!!! I mean it's weight is only 57 lbs. & only 169cc engine. I can really fly now & it's much quieter then my old 1997 Mariner 6 HP 2-Stroke!!<br /><br />My...
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    Tohatsu Dealers...??

    I think Tohatsu/Nissan is one of the OB companies that allows a lot of purchases thru the web. I just bought a 9.8 2-Stroke OB because I knew that 2-Strokes are going away soon (BTW, 2004 is the last year for the 9.8 2-S) Also, I bought the engine because it's weight is only 57 lbs (15" SS...
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    Stainless Steel Question

    Hi All: We just purchased a new boat (Eastern 24') Kind looks like a New England Lobster boat (downeast style) Anyway, we just got her out on the mooring & my wife & I decided to clean the SS Bow Rail w/ some SS cleaner, just to keep the salt in check. I always use "Star-Brite's SS Cleaner"...
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    Stainless Steel Question

    Hi All: We just purchased a new boat (Eastern 24') Kind looks like a New England Lobster boat (downeast style) Anyway, we just got her out on the mooring & my wife & I decided to clean the SS Bow Rail w/ some SS cleaner, just to keep the salt in check. I always use "Star-Brite's SS Cleaner"...
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    Better Gas Consumption After Break In?

    Hi All: I just bought a new boat (Eastern 24') & it has a new Honda BF150 on back. I'm simply "stunned" @ the gas consumption!!! It uses fuel like it comes out of an eye-dropper!! I have 12 hours on her & I'm wondering....After say 30 hours or so, will I receive even better consumption...
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    Does Fuel Stabilizer Ever Go Bad?

    Hi: Quick question. I have two bottles of K&M Fuel Stabilizer. One is about 3-4 years old, the other I bought this winter. Does fuel stabilizer itself ever go bad? <br /><br />The reason is, I just bought a Honda 2 HP Four Stroke OB & a Tothatsu 9.8 2-Stroke. I'll maybe use a gallon of gas for...
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    What Octane Gas..Do you Use?

    Hi All: I bought a 1997 Mariner 6 HP brand new then. I have always used 93 octane gas from the local pump (w/ 2-Stroke Oil Premix). Seems like it's always been fine, although I did have to have the carb cleaned BIGTIME once. Is this ok? Or should I use 87 octane? The reason I ask is I just...
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    Need Advice on 9.9 + HP Outboard Purchase

    Hi All! I have a 10.5' Force Four RIB (aluminum hull) inflatable. Just love it! I use it as a tender to my larger boat but I like to play around with it when I tow it on extended weekend trips. There no longer sold in the US anymore. Anyway, max HP is 15. I currently have a 1996 6 HP Mariner on...
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    Suzuki DF140 or Honda BF130???

    Hi All: I'm in the market for a Eastern 24' Cuddy Cabin boat. The<br />boat's dry weight is appx. 3000-3100 lbs. If you live in the New<br />England area this boat looks exactly like a lobster boat & is.<br />Although, this will be used for pleasure boating.<br /><br />Here's my scenario...
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