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    evinrude and bombardier dependability

    I have owned evinrude and johnson on different boats before and had always been very pleased with them. However, on my last purchase I was burnt by OMC and the evinrude ficht.How dependable and stable are the new evinrudes and bombardier? I am looking at purchasing a 175 or 200 hp direct...
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    Update on omc ficht o/b

    I purchased a used '98 evinrude 150hp ficht a couple of years ago and have had nothing but problems with this motor. As reading different posts by ficht owners, I read about "updates" performed on their motors, what does this mean and how do I know if this motor has been "updated"? Wished I had...
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    Best outboard out there... need your thoughts

    After more than a few people have told me to get away from "computerized" motors, I am checking out other motors. Please give your input on different motors, especially Yamaha.
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    DRAINING AND CLEANING FUEL TANK

    HOW WOULD I DRAIN FUEL FROM MY FUEL TANK AND INSURE THAT MY TANK IS CLEAN? I HAVE A 21FT CENTER CONSOLE SEA ERA. THANKS!
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    97 EVINRUDE FICHT 150HP....WHY DOES IT SPIT AND SPUTTER??

    MY ENGINE CRANKS RIGHT UP, BUT AFTER BEING ON THE WATER FOR A WHILE, IT BEGINS TO MISS AND WILL BARELY BE MOVING AT FULL THROTTLE. NOT KNOWING VERY MUCH ABOUT MOTORS, I TOOK A FRIEND OUT WITH ME THE LAST TIME FOR HIS OPINION. HE SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE MAYBE A CYLINDER WASN'T FIRING PROPERLY, OR I...
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    97 EVINRUDE FICHT 150HP .. WHY DOES IT SPIT & SPUTTER????

    MY ENGINE CRANKS RIGHT UP, BUT ONCE WE HAVE BEEN ON THE WATER FOR A WHILE, IT BEGINS TO RUN BAD. NOT KNOWING MUCH ABOUT MOTORS, I TOOK A FRIEND ALONG TO HELP PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. HE SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE A CYLINDER WASN'T FIRING OR THAT MAYBE I HAD TRASH IN THE FUEL. ONCE WE GOT HOME WE CHECKED...
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    97 Evinrude Ficht

    I have a 97 Evinrude 150 Ficht, it is making me a poor woman fast!! For the past 2 years, I have been having engine trouble and after numerous visits and lots of $ to Hooks Marine in Hammond, Louisiana, I was once again stranded on a fishing trip with a boat load of kids!! After just taking it...
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