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    excess oil from carbs?

    I have a 1990 merc 115 2+2 with WME carbs and variable oil injection. It appears oil leaks directly from the carbs. If the boat sits with the motor fully up for day's/weeks, then I tilt it down blue (fresh)oil will drip out of the air cover. If I was using it, tow it home, then tilt it down...
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    1990 merc 115 overheat? help!

    What caused my problem? Had my 1990 merc 115 2+2 out the other day and clogged the tell tale with mud (lake low). I motored back to the dock, checking the powerhead on the way and it remained cool to the touch. Cleaned the hose when I got home and it pumped fine, motor ran fine. While I was...
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    DIYwake.com tower quality?

    Has anybody used, installed, or seen these towers on a boat. I have a 1990 Maxum 1800xr w/ outboard, that I cannot justify a $1200 Monster tower. The universal swoop is $675 and the cage is $500. I like the swoop for resale and looks, but the cage for the price. This is my first boat and...
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    Hard throttle stalling Mercury

    I have a '92 Merc 115 2+2 outboard on a 18' runabout. Last weekend no problems all three days. This weekend stalled on hard throttle four times throughout the day pulling skiers. I added STP carb treatment before this happened (to 20 gallons) and at the same time lost my gas cap on the...
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    Swim ladder too short, or I'm too old?

    I have a 92' maxum 1800 xr with a outboard. Fiberglass covered swim platforms on both side of the motor. One platform has a one step retractable aluminum tube ladder bolted to the under side of it. A two/three step would be better. Any recommendations, brands, anyone done it, issues in the...
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    swim ladder too short, or I'm too old!

    I have a 92' maxum 1800 xr with a outboard. Swim platforms on both side of the motor. One platform has a one step retractable aluminum tube ladder bolted to the under side of the platform. A twothree/ step would be better. Any recommendations, brands, anyone done it, issues in the change...
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    dirty engine..oil,oil,oil

    I have a 1992 merc. 2-stoke, oil injected, outboard on a maxum 1800xr. Freshwater use. Boating is new to me. Should the motor remain spotles inside the cover once clean, or is it expected to have some leaks/residue. The bottom of the powerhead is usually oiley. How often should it have to...
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    power tilt/trim problems single ram

    I'm a new boat owner and new to the forum...i'll take feedback. I have a 1992 maxum 1800xr with a 115 merc outboard. Had it out and the trim/tilt up was working sporadically. The motor runs, but does not always tilt up. Only appears to happen in full tilt down position. Tilt down has no...
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