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    Merc' just stops!

    I have a 25hp Mercury outboard (1987) My problem is that the the last three times out it has just stopped, no cough or splutter it is almost as though the ignition is switched off. Once this has happened it will not start unless left for 30mins+. (we had to be towed in this weekend). I have...
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    Hydrofoils good or bad?

    I'm tempted to fit a hydrofoil to my 25hp merc I know the pro's, easier planing, less cavitation etc, etc. Can someone tell me what the con's are? One thing, if these gizmo's are so great why are they not fitted as standard?
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    When to charge battery?

    Following recent advice from this forum (thanks everyone it was appreciated) I have now fitted a VHF set on my AVON. This along with my fishfinder is being powered by a motorcycle battery. This is not being charged by the engine (no facility for it) Should I let the battery run flat then charge...
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    Antenna for handheld VHF?

    I use an XM2000 hand held VHF radio. I am concerned that its range is limited. Can I hook it up to an antenna mounted on the boats 'A' frame to boost performance. Any comments/suggestions please.
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