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    Early 90's vintage merc or Suzuki

    I am looking at two very similar early 90's vintage boats, one has a Merc 150 and the other a Suzuki 140. Boats are within $400 of each other. Does anyone have opinions on the outboard types as to good bad or otherwise ?
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    2hp 4 strokes

    Do the small 2hp range 4 stroke outboards vibrate considerably due to the fact that they are single cylinder or do they good counter balancing systems in them? Are any of them quieter than others?
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    4 stroke 2-3hp outboards

    Of the small 2-3hp 4 stroke outboards which are quietest? I see Honda/Suzuki are air cooled, does this make the engine run louder? I know the air cooled makes them lighter, specs show considerably lighter than Merc.
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    How were the older Alumacraft Trophys?

    Anyone have any experience with the older Alumacraft Trohpys? Early to mid 90's. Just looking for general opinions.
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    225 Ocean Pro power trim quit working

    My 1994 Evinrude 225 Ocean Pro power trim quit working. The motor runs but does not trim. I tried filling the hydraulic reservoir but it is full. Any ideas?
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    Lund - Alumacraft - Crestliner - Starcraft?

    Whose hull is best, who's is worst? Are any of the aluminum hull manufacturers better than others? Whose should you stay away from? Some years better than others?
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    Old fiberglass hull foam

    In an older Grady (1978) they used polyurethane in the hull. Would this foam have been a closed or open cell type? I am wondering if a person should be concerned about purchasing a boat this old and possible water logged foam or other unseen deterioration. Structurally the hull and deck seem...
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    Removing paint from fiberglass hull

    What is the best way to remove old paint from a fiberglass hull. What type of new paint above the water line?
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    Starcraft SC/SF221 offshore models

    Anybody have any experience with the older (86/87) Starcraft 22'(SC/SF221)fiberglass offshore models? Ride (dry?), durability, structural integrity etc.
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    Starcraft SC/SF221 offshore models

    Anybody have any experience with the older (86/87) Starcraft 22'(SC/SF221)fiberglass offshore models? Ride (dry?), durability, structural integrity etc.
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    best price trailer manufacturers

    Which boat trailer manufacturers have the best trailers for the money?
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    Does old fiberglass get weak?

    Should a person be concerned about the age of an older fiberglass (1977) boat even though it looks clean? Does old fiberglass get weak? The boat has only been in freshwater.
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    94 Ocean Pro flywheel magnets

    My 94 225 Ocean Pro flywheel has 2 cracked magnets and one loose. I see where I can get replacement magnet kits and re-glue. Should I replace all magents or can I get away with regluing the loose one and replacing the cracked ones? Is there a problem with bead blasting the surface to clean it?
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    Difference between Merc EFI & Optimax?

    What are differences between Mercury EFI's & Optimax's?
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    How many hours to many on outboard?

    How many hours are to many on a salty outboard without a rebuild?
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    Are any of the Fichts worth having?

    Am wondering if any of the model year Fichts are worth owning, or should you be afraid of all of them? 225hp or 250hp.
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    Production years of Ocean Pro / Runners?

    What were the production years of the Evinrude / Johnson Ocean Pro / Ocean Runners? What is the largest displacement they produced? I have a 225 that may be in need of replacement and would prefer to stay with this model, used or rebuilt, so I don't have to change cables, controls, guages etc.
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    97-99 Mercury efi's

    Anyone using Mercury EFI's 97-99? Just looking for opinions on reliability, fuel economy, anything would be appreciated. Am considering a used 250 for replacement of my Evinrude 225 Ocean Pro.
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    When is it time to replace my outboard?

    I have a 1994 Evinrude Ocean Pro 225. The compression in all cylinders is 75lbs. I don't know how far along it is in its life. I have alot of trouble starting it when cold, seems to flood out easily and then I have to clear the cylinders. Any opinions on life expectancy and engine starting...
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    1994 Evinrude Ocean Pro cutting out

    I have a 1994 Evinrude Ocean Pro that requires half throttle to start, I can bring it up on plane and within 100yds it starts cutting in and out. I replaced the plugs & fuel filter with little or no improvement. Any opinions would help.
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