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    Tips to towing a small alum boat and 15hp outboard

    Does anyone know how I should have my outboard motor positioned while towing? Should the motor be down or tilted? Should it be turned one way and strapped? My boat is a 14ft alum with 15" transom and I have a ss 2006 15hp 2 stroke mercury. Any other tips would be great. Thanks I'm new to boating
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    What is the difference between a 18hp Nissan 2 stroke short shaft 18e and 18e2?

    What is the difference between a 18hp Nissan 2 stroke short shaft 18e and 18e2? Are there lots of parts available for both models? I'm looking at a 1992 or 1993(can't remember) Nissan 18hp 2s ss ( blue with silver cover)tomorrow and I don't want to buy it if parts are not available and/or they...
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    Is a 1993 Mariner 15hp 2 stroke ss the exact same as a 1993 Mercury 15hp 2 stroke ss?

    Is a 1993 Mariner 15hp 2 stroke ss the exact same as a 1993 Mercury 15hp 2 stroke ss? I'm new to boating and I'm looking for a motor for my 14' harbercraft alum boat 15" transom (very light weight). I see online that some Mariner outboards are Yamaha's, Tohatsu's and Mercs. Who makes the 93 15hp...
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    Should I buy early 90's Nissan 18hp or 93 Mariner 15hp?

    Should I buy early 90's Nissan 18hp or 93 Mariner 15hp? The Nissan is in great shape and was used as a kicker in fresh water whole life and apparently very fast. It starts first pull and has recent tune-up, carb work, fuel pump and leg oil. The Mariner has been stored and never used, I know it's...
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    Anyone know what a 1996 Yamaha 20hp 2 stroke short shaft motor weighs?

    Anyone know what a 1996 Yamaha 20hp 2 stroke short shaft motor weighs? Or where I can find that information? I have a back problem and need to know what it weighs before I buy it. Thx
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    What horsepower motor to use on light weight 14' aluminum boat?

    I was wondering what size outboard motor to use on my 14' harbercraft aluminum boat? The boat is pretty light, probably 165lb-180lb range and I bought it off a guy who used to put on top of his canopy on his truck. My boat has a 15" transom and like I said it is pretty light weight and probably...
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