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    Minn Kota Vector 70 - 3X Steering

    Can anyone provide input on the Minn Kota Vector 70 - 3X Steering, Transom Mount Trolling Motor. They were discontinued in 2006 and I can't seem to find out much about them - although from what I've seen of the features they offer I like them. They're a bit more complex than the average...
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    Smallest Outboard set up for remote steering and control

    What is currently the lowest horsepower outboard that can be set up for remote steering, plus throttle and shift control? Has anyone made a kit to provide these features on a conventional 4 to 9.9 horsepower outboard? I think that steering would be easy - using the old steering cables and...
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    Generation I Later Model?

    It's my understanding that Mercruiser made a significant change in the Generation I series in 1986 - with the Generation II Series following in 1991. My boat is a 1987 Chris Craft with the 3.0 liter engine - so it's possible that it has a "left-over" '86. There may be an "MRA" designation that...
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    3.0 Liter Mercruiser Engine Make

    I love this little 1987 3.0 liter Mercruiser but I can't find any marks that identifys who the manufacturer is - i.e. Ford or GM??? I'm new to sterndrive marine engines and I don't have a good manual yet. What I like about the 3.0 liter is that, aside from a water-cooled intake and exhaust...
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    Leaky Tilt/Trim Reservoir on '87 Alpha One Mercruiser

    I just recently purchased this boat and, although a long-time boater, I'm new to stern drives. The reservoir appeared to be very low on the tilt/trim pump. Dry runs have not shown any problems in raising or lowering the drive so I simply added the prescribed 10W30/40 oil. I cycled the drive...
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