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    96 Evinrude 6hp to 8

    I have like new 6hp.Roughly 18 years ago since it was having issues planing off my 1236 job with 2 and load gear I wanted attempt changing to 8HP. I went local dealer and looked in parts list and said carb is only difference. Put it on and although it still purrs smoothly I noticed no...
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    Evinrude 15 two stroke rough in Mid speed

    I mentioned this motor last week Its 91 electric start. I cleaned carb out kit in it. Thought my issue was plastic part center of carb bowl with high speed jet and 1” rubber hose. Id starts easy 2nd pull after sitting 4 years I always run it dry and pull choke as well as Sta-Bil in gas. It...
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    Evinrude 15HP 2 Stroke Carb Issue

    Motor is 91 model electric start. haden’t been Started in 4 years. Recently got pink slip at work so found some time boat.Ive had it since 2000 and it’s always be strong motor. I put kit in carb when I got it. this time out it lost its prime at a bad time I shot the rapids a bit. I also noticed...
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    3 HP Light Twin Heating Issue

    I’ve had this JW15 for 10 years bought it used across country on Craig’s List I went thru it checked point,cleaned carb as was checking impeller fella told me he recently had New impeller guy told me it was replaced It looked decent I also asked about compression he said 100psi both cylinders I...
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    Boat Cover Options Alumacraft 1650 All Weld..

    Seems no one makes an exact cover for this MV boat.Looks like my best option is a Alum bass boat cover for MV.As to grade of cover,any suggestions as to where to get it.I have looked at the brand sold here,but it does not have an engine cover.I know you see some say all polyester,some poleyester...
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    Merc 40 Lower Unit Trashed

    My son has 03 SeaArk 1652 with 40 2 stroke.This is his 3rd season with it,it looked like almost new.He changed grease all 3 seasons,never milky or low,but this spring he went with Amsol lower unit lube.2 times ago he said it lost a bit of power,thought it was a slight carb issue.This time he...
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    15" Transom Short Shaft 15 ERude,and Seat Mounting....

    I`ve had my 15hp 2 stroke on several 15" transom boats over the years.The new Tracker riveted jon 1542 has a 16.5" transom.I measured from the top of the bracked on the motor,and it looks like I`ll still be at least 1" over the cavitation plate,I should be fine right?Seems like I might be a tad...
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    Transducer mounting,and underwater adhesive?

    Some welded alum boats have little plates welded to the bottom of the transom to mount ducer.My alumacraft has none,I`d prefer not to drill thru.With the sponsons may not be a lot of room,and not sure of the position,I may have to go to rear of sponsons.I know one option is a transom ducer mount...
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    New River Jet.

    I had asked questions about jet all weld jon boats,not a lot of imfo out there.then try to buy one!Could not find one on the east coast.I had to order it for August delivery,but I made the choice.Alumacraft VB,or MV1650 allweld,4"jet tunnel,tiller steer,60/40 Yamaha jet,with factory light...
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    Choppy Water Ride,Alum MV,Compared to Conventional Flat Jon..

    I noticed years ago the horrible ride in my flat jon boat,on occasions we were on a lake.With the 16' jon boat,like 1650,25-50hp motor,is there a real improvement in the MV hull,or is it imagined?Looking for someone that has been able to compare both .
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    New Suzuki 30HP 4 stroke..

    Anybody have a new 25,or 30HP?Haven`t found much about the new line on searches,just a guy with a ruined rusted exhaust leg,older and bigger motor',no help from company,couple grand to fix.Nearest dealer is over 2 hrs away,but only motor over 20hp available online. keep thinking about the way...
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    New 4 stroke`s in 30-50hp class pro&cons?

    In the 60-mid90`s the OMC small outboards were the choice most made here in WV,I have a 90`s 8,and 15hp,great engines.Our old ERude/Johnson dealer no longer sells these outboards,but Mercs.Looking at parts availability,relibability,etc,what brands seem the best choice today.I know many will have...
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    Lowe Roughneck 1650 +Merc 60/40 jet?

    Looking for thoughts on this rig for river runner.​Seems this boat,rated@40hp is the lightest in it`s class,and likely to be the best performer to plane out with 2 men&load of gear.I want the tiller handle. Feedback on the jet 25hp seems weak,as it still had the 550cc 25/30hp power head,the 40hp...
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    You Mean Nobody Here Trys to Troll Alamaba Rigs with Jet Drive??

    that can tell me if the front,or rear of a 1756 with a 60/40 jet grizzly type boat is a PITA to troll with(walks left to right,driver must fight steering wheel constantally)Alabama rigs,as well as X-raps for walleye,​we also drag a few smaller crankbaits,as well as X Raps for all the white...
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    2001 ERude 6HP install 8HP carb?

    Bought this motor very slightly used about 8 yrs ago.Put it on my 12' wide Alumnacraft jon. Will plane off with mild load,aprox 325lbs people,some gear.With 2 adults and more gear it will not plane off. The year after I bought it(it looks new)I went to OMC dealer,looked thru the parts...
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    Fishing 60/40 Mercury Jet Trolling?

    Have 15' small bass boat with 91 ERude 15HP 2 stroke .​Great for trolling rigs in upper feeder river area of lakes in the spring,in the 2.5-3.2mph range. if I go with a 16-17' Grizzly type boat,and a Marcury 60/40 jet,will this work,or will I have to use my 8hp ERude 8hp 2 stroke to troll? Been...
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    Prop for 91 Evinrude 15HP

    My small bass boat came with 15 HP,and from what I could tell it has the power prop,OEM 9.5 x 10.​It planes easily with 2 big boys. It will do between 13-15 mph. I bought a Solas 9.25x11".From what I see on the new prop page this is the most speed prop available,and it gains about 1mph...
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    16' Grizzly type boat&jet prop?

    Looking to move to a jet drive.I fish rocky New river in WV. ​Thinking a 1648 and 25,or 40HP jet. Getting away from all carpet,and wood. Be 2 adults,maybe 3,but 2 90% time.all gear to fish,Would the 25 do,or need the 40 to plane out and make at least 20mph? I know you loose 30% or so with the...
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    91 Evinrude 15HP Rubber bushings Replacement..Short shaft,electric start.

    Looking at this thing in the daylight,I think my initial thoughts of bracket pin play are not the issue. Just lifting the tiller handle up 3" from all way down,then down,up,I see the motor moving in relation to the base on the boat. right where the tension bolt that adjusts friction on...
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    1990 Evinrude 15 HP short shaft electric start "play&snap" on full throttle

    1990 Evinrude 15 HP short shaft electric start "play&snap" on full throttle I`ve had this outfit since 06,used very little.Compression is at top end of spec,makes me think not many hours,and runs very good&strong,on a SeaNymph TX150 with strong low end prop.Boat has weak transom rotten wood...
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