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    Do I need to Winterize--40 horse Merc elpto?

    Everyone, I live in central Michigan and still haven't put the boat away as I still fish some local rivers into December if the weather permits. I will have the boat out again as soon as the water opens up, so likely about a four moth layoff over winter. Last season I winterized the motor and...
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    HELP w/1995 40 horse Merc elpto

    I need help (my wife agrees) Two years ago bought a boat with said motor. Garage stored in mint condition. Has run great with one issue. Occasionally once out on the water after stopping and starting a few times, the starter will simply "whine" at turnover and not engage the flywheel. I have...
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    Help w/ hard starting Mercury elpto

    Fellow IBoaters, I bought a used boat awhile ago that is equipped with a 40 hp, 4 cylinder, 2 stroke, 1995 Mercury elpto (oil injected). The boat and motor are in immaculate condition with only one problem...the motor starts really hard. Once it runs a bit it will go all day no problem. Went...
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