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    1975 75HP Johnson Stinger 2 Questions

    Model 75ESR75 B Serial # J4300333 Trying to decide what to do with this motor. I have spent quite a bit of time researching this motor and have gotten a lot of conflicting info. Ex: Stinger is strictly a graphics package and this is just a basic 3 cylinder, the only thing of any value is the...
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    Got 3 - 9.9's I Can't Id. Docktalk is gone

    Feel kinda silly asking this but I can't ID these motors. I was using Docktalk. Need I say more? Link does not work anymore.<br />Tried Modelguide also, along with Brixtent.<br />All 9.9 Evinrudes.<br />Model 10EL766 SERIAL E4405715<br />MODEL E10RCNS SERIAL E0034383<br />MODEL 9922S...
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    Newbie on flooded ramp

    Wanted to cringe when this happened.<br />On the a local river in Florida. <br />With the rain we have had lately the water was high, below the dam where we normally launch.<br />We were fishing from shore today. Figured the tourist traffic would be heavy.<br />What appeared to be a brand new...
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    Looking for T&T part # for Model 850 1976

    Inline 4. Anybody have any ideas what years and from what motors will work? Was quoted $350.00 for used from a local salvage company without the hoses. I could get aftermarket for just a bit more but I would prefer original. Ebay is a possibilty but not sure what to watch for. Merc parts online...
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    Need thrust washer 65091

    I kinda feel foolish . New prop and hub came in for my new project boat. Yup, I was excited. Went out to install it and low and behold, No thrust washer. Already tried here with no luck. I don't want to buy the whole kit. Any ideas? 1975 Model 850. By the way I did get the prop from here. Thanks...
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    Need to id this prop Mercury 850

    Strange number. 9536 2. Only numbers that I can find. 3 blade aluminum. About 13 1/2" diameter. Can't find it in any cross references that I have. Hung on a 1975 850. Hull is a 1974 15' Silverline Tri-hull (Modified V) fiberglass.<br />Any ideas?
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    850 on a trihull

    Hi I am back. Been gone for a while. Things have changed here. Forgive me if I post in the wrong area here but I am not sure if this should be here or on non - repair but I figured I would give this a shot first.<br />Just picked up a 74 Silverline 15' Tri Hull with a 75 850 hung on it. Runs...
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    1983 Gamefisher (Sears) 7.5 Value?????

    I confirmed the year thru pics of the plate. Above motor listed on EBAY. Supposed to run good. How high do you think I should go? No shipping expense. Motor is located about 2 hours from me so I could pick it up.
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    MFG Tri-hull

    Anybody know much about MFG Tri-hulls. Have been offered a 1974 Bowrider, with a 1992 48sp hung on it, in trade for a boat that I have for sale or trade. I know the motor but not the hull.<br />I know it is a light boat but how do they handle?<br />Thanks for the input.
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    Spell Check Program

    Thought a few of our members could use this.<br /> Spell check add-on freeware.
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    Classifieds????

    Are we allowed to post classifieds here? Not really sure. I have seen a few items mentioned for sale. <br />I frequent auctions and I run across alot of great deals. I know we have a classified section but the item I wish to sell is too low to support the ad. <br />Sorry Iboats, but I would like...
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    Winterizing Info Links

    Outboards <br /><br /> Inboards
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    What did you learn today?

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    Dock Talk Available Again

    Dock Talk - OMC Model Year Guide
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    Muff On Wrong

    I just got thru this morning adding to a post about the use of muffs.<br />Only have 1 intake port on some smaller motors. Make sure it is lined up with the output side of the muff.<br />I have 2 rigs for sale. I started 1 motor and guess what I did?<br />He still bought it but the price came...
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    Virus Attempt

    When I set up my profile, I chose to post an active email address.<br />Since doing this, I have answered, on an average, 6 requests for year id's per day,multiple requests for an explantion of the max speed formula and misc prop info.<br />Most of the questions are repititious and I only have...
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    Drive Choice

    I have a drag (strictly) boat project in the planning stages.<br />Hull style has already been decided as has powerplant.<br />I am confused on what type of drive. It seems most are using jets. Why? I see no advantage other than shallow running and you lose hp thru the mechanics of the drive.<br...
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    Outboard Year ID & Other usefull Links

    Identify Your Model Year <br /><br />Yamaha Model Year<br /><br /> Model Year ID - Eska,Sears,JC Penny,Wards,Western Auto <br /><br />Guage Troubleshooting <br /><br />Mercury 1940-1966 <br /><br />Identify Mcculloch Model Year <br /><br />Prop Cross Reference <br /><br />Starting Point For Prop...
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    Drive Ratios

    Does anybody have access to ratios?<br />Specifically v4-v8, Rudes, Johnson & Merc to start with.<br />Yup still playing with numbers. ;) <br />TIY
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    Theoretical MPH

    Does this formula seem like it works? <br />A2/B2*C2*0.00095 = Theoretical MPH.<br />Obviously it can't calculate slippage.<br />A2 = Max. Actual RPM.<br />B2 = Drive Ratio.<br />C2 = Prop Pitch. <br />It is a streamlined version of the formula that has been mentioned here in the past.<br />Did...
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