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    Outboard type selection

    I am considering a 17 footer center console from Brunswick. The choice of engines are: Optimax 90, Four Stroke EFI and Two stroke classic (still available in 2005 models). Which would be your choice?
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    Montauk vs Trophy 1703

    Hi, I've been boating for a couple of years in a Boston Whaler Sport 11 dingy powered with a Chrysler 20 outboard from 1969. I've been happy with my set up however, I feel that venturing into the river bars is quite challenging not the least to say dangerous. Towing this boat with my GMC Jimmy...
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    Montauk vs Trophy 1703

    Hi, I've been boating for a couple of years in a Boston Whaler Sport 11 dingy powered with a Chrysler 20 outboard from 1969. I've been happy with my set up however, I feel that venturing into the river bars is quite challenging not the least to say dangerous. Towing this boat with my GMC Jimmy...
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    Chrysler 20 remote will not hold idle

    My Chrysler 20 HP with remote control will not hold idle. I use my gasoline treated with fuel stabilizer and do not exceed the recommended oil to fuel ratio.<br /><br />There is no idle speed circuit in this carburettor only one jet. The motor runs well at 3/4 to WOT but it will not hold idle...
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    Honda BF 20

    I am considering upgrading to a 4 stroke Honda BF20. Does any one know if this motor has a full pressure oil pump or is it a splash type such as it is found in their power mowers?
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    Is Johnson 90 V4 SPL 90 degree or 60 degree?

    In a past thread I read that the 1996 Johnson/Evinrude 90 horsepower V4 could either be a 90 degree head or a 60 degree head being the later the most advanced one.<br /><br />I would like to know if the SPL badge on the cover of one of these 90 V4's describes the motor as a 60 degree or a 90...
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    1996 Sunbird Spirit 170

    Dear Fellow iBoaters:<br /><br />I am looking into a 1996 Sunbird Spirit 170 with a 90 HP Evinrude of the same year how good was this motor probably a V4. I would like an opinion as for the in-shore sea worthiness of this boat, how well it fare the chop, how well will it fare swamping, will it...
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    Overhaul or Wait

    My father had "stored" for 34 years a Chrysler 20 HP that I have been using in my restored Boston Whaler Sport 11, that has overheated twice in the past to the point that the sleeves and pistons are scratched due to an ill seating heavy duty water pump and or a water pipe grommet that was...
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    Pistons for Model 2003 S/N 5792

    Overheated my Chrysler 20 HP, scored pistons, have already found rings and overhaul gasket kit, will sleeve and now I need to find the pistons P/N 190015. Please help as I will repair this motor as it was used less than 25 hours by my dad.
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    Winterizing every 3 months

    I use my boat once or twice every 3 months in long journeys (5 hours at wot on a Boston Whaler Sport 11 and Chysler 20Hp). Should I prepare the motor for storage as I live in tropical conditions?
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    Repair of Model 2003 Cowling

    I forgot to lock the cowling of my M/N 2003 Chrysler 20 HP from 1969. It flyed at low speed and now it's cracked and scratched, but not beyond repair. <br /><br />The cowling seems to be made of fiberglass and I would like to conserve original lines. Is there some sort of "super bonder" to...
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    2001 Mercury 25 Big Foot 4-stroke

    I would like your opinion on a Mercury 25 Big Foot 4-stroke that is new at the dealer's. What does big foot mean? Can I get better speed with this 186 lbs heavy motor in my Boston Whaler Sport 11' rated at 570 lbs max vs. my current rigging with a 72 lbs heavy Chrysler 20 HP?
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    2001 Mercury 25 Big Foot 4-stroke

    I would like your opinion on a Mercury 25 Big Foot 4-stroke that is new at the dealer's. What does big foot mean? Can I get better speed with this 186 lbs heavy motor in my Boston Whaler Sport 11' rated at 570 lbs max vs. my current rigging with a 72 lbs heavy Chrysler 20 HP?
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    Water Pump Housing Spewing Oil Outside

    My Chrysler 20 HP model 2003 circa 1969 water pump housing spews dark oil on the outside. This is definitively oil from the combusion process as it comes from way above the upper vent screw of the lower unit oil. Could changing the driveshaft o-ring resolve this problem?<br /><br />I speculate...
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    Ficht Ram Oil for Premix?

    Some of the forum members have been entertaining the idea of using Ficht Ram Oil for premix although from the information on Bombardier's web site one concludes that this oil was developed to be used in their Ficht Ram Direct Injection motors. Is this possible? Will it work well with my...
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