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    EZ-Loader Boat Trailers - Beware

    Guys, Just wanted you to know of my recent experience with tailoring a boat from down south to Boston in the hopes that someone could avoid a catastrophe. Last week, I bought a boat down south and tailored it 1100 miles back to New England. The boat is a 20? Grady WA, hull weight 2800. It...
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    honda 130 -- why don't they make them anymore??

    Hey Everyone, I am considering a boat with a 2003 BF 130. My service guy just told me some interesting stuff: 1) they don't make them anymore 2) almost all of the 130's have a problem with cracks in the exhaust chamber, leading to moisture in the oil, which can kill the powerhead over time...
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    SS Prop Fix Question

    Guys, I hit something wiht my SS prop the other day, not major damage, just some burrs on the edges of the prop fins. What's the best way to handle -- sandpaper it smooth? I don't think the amount of damage (hard to see, I had to run my hand over the edges of the prop to even feel it) makes it...
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    Suzuki 115 2 Stroke Lower Unit Noise

    All, On a 1999 Suzuki, 115 HP 2stroke outboard; approx 550 hours on it: not sure anyone can help, but here goes: I was flushing my outboard with the boat on the trailer, when I noticed a strange sort of sound from the engine. It was not coming from the powerhead, but seemed to be coming from...
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    Cooling System Question

    Guys,<br /><br />Went to change out the thermostat in my 1999 Suzuki 115 2 stroke engine. Easy job. Did notice something which I have a question about: the space in the engine where the thermostat sits (housing?) looked pretty rusty. I cleaned it up as best I could, but it’s showing rust. The...
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    Water in the bilge

    I left my boat at a boatyard for some work and went recently to pick it up. The work they did required that they pop the hatch and work on the inside of the transom under the deck (mounting the bracket for a replacement motor). <br /><br />Well, they forgot to put the hatch back on, and we had...
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    Cavitation and Props

    All,<br /><br />I recently repowered an 18CC Angler with a 115 Suzuki 2 Stroke outboard. Engine runs fine, but I think I'm having a problem with prop. The first prop I tried was a 3 x 13.25 x 18 stainless. It seemed fine, but could not get to the recommended RPM range, which is 4800-5500...
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    Owner's Manual 1999 Suzuki 115

    Guys:<br /><br />I recently bought a used 1999 Suzuki DT 115 TL (2 stroke outboard) for my 18'cc. I didn't get the owner's manual; any suggestions on where to find one? <br /><br />I've tried searching online and Suzuki is not much help - they tell you to go to a dealer (who really could...
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    Suzuki Compression Question

    All:<br /><br />Just wanted to get some feedback on how to interpret my engine's compression readings. The engine is a 1999 Suzuki 115 hp 2-stroke electronic fuel injected outboard. I think it is the DT - 115. I bought the engine used; this is my first season with it. <br /><br />So far...
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