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I'm currently researching small 5-6hp 4 stroke outboards for my sailboat. The boat has a very simple electrical system (interior and running lights, stereo, 5 watt trickle charge solar panel - and soon a tiller pilot) with a 65 ah AGM battery...
Hi - I'm looking for options. I just bought a sailboat with a Nissan NS8A outboard that is in great shape and runs very well, BUT the water pump impeller has a crack in it and already shows about 30-50% reduced water flow. A marine mechanic said the part is no longer in stock or made and that...