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    Post war Chris U-22 info

    Hi Folks, I just acquired a 22' Chris sedan, hull # U-22-1052. I inquired with the Mariners Museum for info but was told all their records are in storage due to building renovations.It is a "White Side" hull planked with cedar which I understand was due to the scarcity of Phillipine mohogany...
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    Help with ID of Evinrude

    Hi folks, I've been offered an old Evinrude for cheap to use for backup parts for my Johnson 90. I was told via phone (the motor is 200 miles away and I haven't seen it yet) that the model & serial number are: 90483-S E01797 Do these numbers indicate the year, model, HP etc? Thanks in...
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    Thumbs up for Hardline Tach

    I ordered a Hardline Tach/Hour meter from Amazon. When it arrived I tried every possible combination of programming, mounting location, inductive wire hookup etc but could not get a reasonable reading (15,000 RPM at idle). I called their customer service and spoke to a pleasant young lady named...
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    Tohatsu MFS 20 charging circuit?

    Hi folks, My motor (S/N 008307XH) is obviously manual/rope start, but does it share a battery charging circuit with the electric start models? I have basic 12V electronics on the boat (VHF radio, small sounder & simple GPS) and would like to charge the battery under way if possible. Looking at...
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    Tiny Tach or Hardline for Tohatsu MFS 20?

    Hi Folks, I'm going to add a small tach/hour meter to my Tohatsu 20. Any recommendations or personal experience between the Tiny Tach and the Hardline models? The boat doesn't have a dash or console, so I'm leaning toward a small unit that can be attached to the front of the motor via double...
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    Tohatsu MFS 20 transom height test run

    Hi folks, I had the new skiff (Bolger Diablo 15 footer) out yesterday for the maiden voyage. The motor is the short shaft version and the skiff has a 15" transom. After reading threads here I checked the AV plane (also equipped with a "Doel-fin" stabilizer fin) with the bottom of the boat and...
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    New owner

    Hi Folks, Just bought an 18' Starcraft, Model 18 SUS O/B, S/N STR3120CM75C-F. I would appreciate any info re year, model name etc. Looks to have been converted by Bubba and Cooter to a center console config. Usual rotten floors, but I think the transom is OK, will know more after tear out...
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    Data Plate, S/N location?

    Hi Folks, Just bought an 18' Starcraft aluminum skiff It has an OMC V4 outboard and there are both an Evinrude Starflite 115 and a Johnson Sea Horse 90 cowl laying in the boat...both cowls fit the motor, so I'm guessing it is one or the other. I've looked all over the motor for a data tag or...
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    Merc 7.5 to 9.8 upgrade?

    Hi Folks, I have a Merc 7.5HP S/N 4550075, 1976 (?). I see that it is the same displacement (179cc) as the 9.8HP and many of the parts listed are the same. What accounts for the difference in HP, and can the 7.5 be upgraded to 9.8? Thanks!
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    Johnson 2.5 questions

    Hi folks, I have a Johnson 2.5HP Model J3RCCM (Belgian) S/N B7624275 that I intend to use as a trolling/backup motor on a 15' skiff. I've ordered a water pump repair kit and while looking things over, I don't see any indication of a telltale outlet for the cooling system....am I missing...
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    Tohatsu MFS 20C Shift Lever Rattle

    Hi Folks, Installed a new impeller and test ran the motor in a barrel, runs nice with plenty of water out the tell-tale. At around 2000 RPM (just guessing, no tach) the shift lever rattles/vibrates like heck against the plastic shift gate cover... a really LOUD buzz. Probably not a major...
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    Correct impeller for Tohatsu MFS 20.

    Hi folks, Just purchased a Tohatsu MFS 20 short shaft, manual start. The motor only has 2 hours on it but I believe was MFD' in 2008 (CA emissions sticker is punched Jan 2008), S/N is 008307XH. The pee hole is inconsistent...good flow then spurts, then nothing for a second or two so I thought...
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