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    Where are Mercs made?

    The new (2005-6) 50hp Merc/mariner outboards have "Made in Fon Du Lac USA" printed on them Does anyone have proof that they are made there?<br />Or are the parts stamped out in in another country and sent there for assembly.<br />Some reference documents would be helpful.
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    Bayliners Downunder

    They are selling like hotcakes in Queensland Australia. Personally, they are not for me.. but they must be doing something right, cos they are everywhere up here at the Sunshine Coast.
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    2005 Merc/Mariner oil leak

    Attention Any owners of new Merc/Mariner ELPTO. I own a 50 Mariner, done only 5 hrs. In Australia, they are experiencing a leak in the oil injection plastic bottle (About 20-30ml per day). The mechanic said that it is a moulding problem and Merc have rectified by increasing the thickness. They...
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    Quintrex/Stacer

    These are Aluminium boats,made by Telwater in Queensland Australia. They are a modern style and very very popular. We own a 2004 Stacer 4.6 metre runabout which does everything a boat should.It has USA made 50 Mariner as I don't like motors made "elsewhere" .These are their websites...
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    2005 Mariner ELTPO 50

    I have just invested in a new boat with a 50hp Mariner 2 stroke ELTPO. It goes like a raped-ape,for a 50, but seems not to pee much while on the flushers. I notice it has an extra water intake under the cav plate and also has a thermostat. Has anyone operating a similar motor had this issue ?
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    Australian Cat extension

    This is a project by an enthusiast in Australia You guys may find it interesting.<br />Gav is doing some good work here.<br /><br /> http://www.ausfish.com.au/cgi-ausfish/board/YaBB.cgi?board=Boats;action=display;num=1106798599 <br /><br />...
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    Shark attack Downunder

    http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,11714059%255E26462,00.html
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    Fishing Downunder

    Check out these guys.. Up in sunny Queensland.<br /> http://www.ausfish.com.au/cgi-ausfish/board/YaBB.cgi?board=Reports;action=display;num=1101623450
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    Suzuki parts lists FREE

    I notice that www.brownspoint.com has re-loaded Parts .pdf lists again for Suzuki.<br /><br />If you register, you can either<br />print them out or go to you temporary internet files and copy the .pdf to a suitable diectory. Don't think you can directly download them. They are about 4MB.
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    Wear the Fox hat.

    Anyone seen this add ?<br />Very ammusing..
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    Different Cultures funny posts.

    Just searching thru the posts and found this classic with 12footer , Schematic and Woywoyboy.<br />Funny how the language is different but the communication is not impeded.<br />Must be the common interest that is universal.<br />...
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    This guitar's no good..

    Not really boat related, but back in the early 80's when I was teaching myself electic guitar. After 6 months on the steel string acoustic, I went to the big guitar store in town and asked the American guitar salesman/demo-guy what he would recommend for blues/rock style... After seeing the...
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    An Aussie perspective

    This was posted on our local boatsite.<br />Any views.. opinions ??<br /> http://www.fishnet.com.au/library/article_display.php?entry=fa4ed436bbca50158aaaf638f8c8a76c
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    I just love 'em all...

    <br /><br />You can only have one wife... But Outboards.. that's another story :D
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    Anyone heard from Tradin ?

    Anyone heard from Tradin ( 26630 ) lately ?<br />He was having L/U probs with his 77 Merc back in Oct 2003 but have heard nothing since.
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    80-81 Merc 50 MPG

    What sort of fuel economy should I be getting from a 50hp Merc on a 14.5 ft F/glass boat 2 on board ? Is there an optimum RPM or speed to stick to, to get the best range ? <br />Speed is something I'm not interested in.. just max distance.<br />This is a dual carb 2 stroke, and I reckon she'd be...
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    Anyone for tennis

    What a statesman for USA Andre Agassi is... Not only a brilliant tennis player, but an all round nice guy.. Really hope those old legs see another Australian open under his belt.<br />He is one very popular dude downunder...
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    Life is a boat

    Myself and Mrs Unicorn set out at 6:00 am Saturday morning for a bit of fishing in our saltwater bay. Got out there and faced the same situation as usual. 15 knot winds 22 deg C and 1 to 1.5 metre waves with no bites :rolleyes: . All of a sudden.. :eek: wind slows to near zero. sun...
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    Oil/gas list

    There used to be a good chart that we could refer iboaters to.. to get specific oil/gas mixes for every OB.<br />It was called http://www.goa-northcoastoil.com/obmixing.html <br />No longer works.. Anyone know of another ?
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    Caught a few.

    The kids are not too happy though...<br /><br />
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