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    Calling all motor mounting/RPM experts?

    Hello, I've been reading with great interest the posts on max WOT RPM's and motor mounting/prop selection.<br /><br />I have a 1997 90hp V4 Johnson on a 17.5' bow rider with a 14x17 prop. The boat hole shots incredibly well but I'm only able to turn about 4900RPM. I'm thinking of going to a...
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    Special OMC goops for waterpump service?

    Hello all,<br /><br />I have a 1997 90hp V4 Johnson. Just purchased a water pump servicing kit that comes with the impeller, housing, o-rings, etc. In reading the service manual the service manual calls out the following special OMC compounds;<br /><br />"Apply a drop of OMC Adhesive M in the...
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    1997 90hp V4 Johnson correct WOT RPM's?

    Hello, does anyone know what the proper WOT RPM's should be for 1997 v4 90hp spl? The motor is on an 18foot bowrider, don't know the exact weight, but your typical bowrider, guessing about 1500-1700lbs for the boat + ~300lbs for the motor.<br /><br />I don't know the prop size either, I'll...
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    20hp Merc bogs out when trying to go to full throttle

    Hello,<br /><br />I have a 1989 20hp Mercury Tiller, manual start with the Walbro WM carburetor. It has the combination pull to choke/turn to adjust idle knob. I at first had a problem starting until I read that the knob is used like a primer and it is actuated several times before pulling...
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    Angler boats - any good, issues?

    Is anyone out there familiar with Angler boats? These are the fiberglass boats from Angler Boat Corp of Miami, FL. I'm considering the purchase of a 1999 18' Center Console.<br /><br />Any thoughts good or bad would be appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Don
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    Angler boats - any good, issues?

    Is anyone out there familiar with Angler boats? These are the fiberglass boats from Angler Boat Corp of Miami, FL. I'm considering the purchase of a 1999 18' Center Console.<br /><br />Any thoughts good or bad would be appreciated.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Don
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