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    Drowned Outboard

    My boat is parked at the dock 24/7 at our permanent campground. Went out in it weekend before last, ran great as always (79 Merc 850 85hp), Last weekend had to be out of town on business, came back to message from camp owners that there was a terrible rain storm Friday night, and our boat...
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    85 HP Merc No gear oil

    Year before last purchased 15 foot trihull with 77 Mercury 850 Thunderbolt 85 HP Motor. Motor runs fantastic, just touch the key and running. That fall when it was time to winterize, a friend of mine who is into boats, (this is my first), told me to remove the large screw on the bottom left...
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