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    Prop blowing out around turns!!

    I have a 2001 19cc Promaster Bay Boat that's blowing out around turns. The motor is mounted in the middle hole which doesn't quite put the cavatation plate even with the bottom of the hull. If I drop it down will it help with this issue? I've also heard that cupping the prop will help hold...
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    merc 50 charging system

    I have a merc 50 that isn't charging. Can anyone tell me if the rectifier is built into the regulator and if not, where does the charge come from? The motor is about a 2004
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    99 Johnson 150 fast strike compression

    Going monday to look at a 99 150 fast strike. Can anyone tell me the correct compression readings for this motor? Also, is there anything I should know about this motor, i.e. common failures, good or bad purchase.
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    195 FS seat removal

    I just bought a 2001 195fs in which the seat backrest and side cushions need replacing but I can't seem to remove them. The middle of the backrest are bowed out and I can see some metal clips that it hangs on but I can't get the ends off. Any ideas on how to get them off?
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    2001 195fs seat removal

    I just bought a 2001 195fs in which all the seat back rest and cushions on the sides need to be replaced, however I can't figure out how to get them off. The center of the backrest are bowed out and I can see a metal clip on which it just slides on, I just can't see how the ends are attached...
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    1998 johnson 88 tach trouble

    I have a 1996 johnson 88 with tach problems. When I bought the boat the tach wasn't working. I replaced the rectifier and still doesn't work. Can I cut the 3 wires off the system check tach cannon plug (black, purple and grey), and wire them to a non-system check tach? Also, if I do that will...
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