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    Suzuki long/short shaft difference

    Does anyone know the differences between long(25in) and short shaft(20in) versions of the Df115? Is it just the lower units or is there other parts?
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    Reel gear ratios

    Could someone explain to me why big high capacity saltwater reels have such a low gear ratio?I fish in the gulf of Mexico in depths from 50-200ft.Most of my reels have ratios from 3.5-4:1.I was looking at a Penn Senator reel because of the high capacity and noticed most of them have a 2-3:1...
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    Leader catamarans

    Does anyone own one of these boats?I`m aware that they are out of business.I was looking to purchase a 01 20ft model with twin suzuki 4 str.115s(one being an 09 under warr.) with price in mid teens.I`m replacing an 97 19ft BaylinerTrophy(suzuki 115 4str) that pounds me in anything more than 2ft...
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    safe pre mix fuel mixture for four stroke

    I`m repowering my boat with a 4 stroke engine.The tank has about 50 gallons of 50:1 .How much of the 50:1 should I pump out and then refill with straight fuel can i run in my 4 stroke without hurting it?Its a 115hp efi motor.Anybody else ever had this problem.My boat sat full through the winter...
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    Force 120 lower unit differences

    Is a lower unit from a 1992 120hp the same as the unit from a 1997 120hp model?If not what years are interchangeable?
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    force 120 long to short shaft

    I`m selling my 1998 Force 120hp to my neighbor.My motor is a 25in shaft.The one hes replacing is a 1992 model with a 20in shaft.My question is are the lower units/driveshafts/shiftrods of these two years interchangable?The 5in spacer needs to be removed so can he just bolt up the 92 lower...
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    aluminum trailer cleaning

    Is there any way to get back some of that"bright/new" look on aluminum trailers and galvanized wheels?Has anybody discovered a chemical that works well on these?
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    Suzuki controls

    I`m buying a 01 DF115 4 stroke and was wondering what needs to be done to get the controls for 05 and up to work.Thanks
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    Johnson/Suzuki Prop

    I`m buying a 01 Suzuki Df115.I`m shopping for props and was wondering does a Johnson 115 4stroke prop(part# 5033323) fit my Suzuki with no mods.Thanks
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    Df115 Prop for Trophy

    I have a 1997 Bayliner Trophy 19ft center console.It presently has a 120hp Force with a SS 19p 3 blade prop.It turns 5000rpm max which is what this motor calls for and 35mph max.I`m buying a 115hp Suzuki 115 4stroke which has a max rpm of 6000rpm.The boat hull weighs about 2300lbs,the Suzuki...
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    Repower Trophy 1903

    I have a 1998 Trophy 1903 with a 120hp Force motor.I want to repower with a 4 stroke.Anyone have this boat with a 4 stroke motor?If so,what size and how is the performance compared to the 120 Force.I was wondering if I could get away with a 115hp or should I go to a 130/140hp.Thanks.
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    Force 120hp water in cylinder

    I ran my 97 Trophy with 120hp force this weekend and noticed it came up a little short on max rpm.It normally revs to 5k but only would go to about 4800.While changing my plugs today I noticed a small amount of water(milky) on plug on top cylinder.I did a compression test and that cylinder read...
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    Livewell pump gph

    I replaced the livewell pump on my bayliner trophy and it still doesn`t suck any water into the tank.I`ve checked the hose for blockage.I don`t remember the gph rating of the old motor.Am I supposed to apply sealant around the inlet side of the hose or do I need a more powerful motor.I haven`t...
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    Force/Gamefisher tell-tail

    I have a 1998 gamefisher 15hp which I believe is the same motor as a force 15hp 94-97.The problem I`m having is where is the water suppose to come from indicating the pump is working.I installed a new impellor but still see no water after about 1 min of running.This motor also has a thermostat...
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