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    Burned boat and insurance offer

    I had my boat stored in a gated storage area where boats and RV's are stored. The guy who owns the motorhome next to my boat, was working on the fuel system, and wound up having his rig blow up and catch fire, which fell all over my boat and totaled it. I had $15K invested and I had it for sale...
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    how to break in a rebuilt 60 hp Merc 2 stroke ?

    I did think of that, but I was 150 miles away from home, and on a weekend with boat shops most likely not open. I used to do that many years ago, when buying cars........,
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    how to break in a rebuilt 60 hp Merc 2 stroke ?

    The story: I bought the boat last summer and the first trip out, was idling along when the motor went clunk, and stopped. Wouldn't turn over. Took it to the boat doc shop, and when they called me with the bad news, it was like getting punched in the gut :( They said that apparently, the over...
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    how to break in a rebuilt 60 hp Merc 2 stroke ?

    SW Washington state Was built by the shop that everyone referred me to. Great reputation.
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    how to break in a rebuilt 60 hp Merc 2 stroke ?

    Thanks for that info !
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    how to break in a rebuilt 60 hp Merc 2 stroke ?

    It has a cap on top of the motor where oil used to be installed when it was oil injected.
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    how to break in a rebuilt 60 hp Merc 2 stroke ?

    The motor is a 1996. But, the only thing that's 1996 anymore is the housing, everything else inside is brand new. It cost me $4700 to get it rebuilt.
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    how to break in a rebuilt 60 hp Merc 2 stroke ?

    Thanks for your input !
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    how to break in a rebuilt 60 hp Merc 2 stroke ?

    When the tech started rebuilding the motor, he strongly suggested to eliminate the auto oil injection system because he stated they are undependable, so now the only oil comes from the gas mix.
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    how to break in a rebuilt 60 hp Merc 2 stroke ?

    The boat mechanic said I needed to run 25-1 mix for the first 10 hours.
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    Making a kicker motor steering addition

    I would like to hook up my kicker motor to my main motor, to allow me to steer from my steering wheel while trolling. So I bought a steering rod I thought would work, and should have taken a closer look at where the rod would install :( My main motor is about 10" lower than my kicker motor, so...
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    Trolling for kokanee with a buddy

    I appreciate your interesting input !
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    Trolling for kokanee with a buddy

    A bird in hand ?? No, no, no, the kokanee is a fish with soft lips :) :)
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    Trolling for kokanee with a buddy

    I've mostly fished by myself, trolling in my boat, except when the wife wants to go along and do some still fishing for perch and crappie. I love fishing for kokanee and even more, love to eat the critters :) Normally, when I hook up trolling, I'll kick the motor out of gear and fight the fish...
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    Do you use non ethanol gas ?

    I'll just keep doing what I've always done.
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    Do you use non ethanol gas ?

    I've owned many boats over my 83 years, and I've always ran regular gas. I was talking recently to a boat mechanic lately and we were discussing why some boat owners seem to have more trouble than others with maintenance on their motors. The subject came up about gas, and I mentioned that I've...
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    Disconnecting the fuel line, let engine burn gas ?

    This is a carbed 1996 Merc 60hp 2 stroke. I've never thought of using Stabil with each fill up. Interesting thought. I use it mainly for when I winterize my boat engine tanks. Thanks for the reply.
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    Disconnecting the fuel line, let engine burn gas ?

    Thanks for the reply.
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    Disconnecting the fuel line, let engine burn gas ?

    I've heard pro and con about this question. Normally when I'm done fishing, and won't be using the boat for a week or so, when I come to the dock, I'll disconnect the fuel line and let the engine run until it stops. If I plan on fishing the next day, I'll leave it connected. Thoughts ??
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    how to break in a rebuilt 60 hp Merc 2 stroke ?

    Just had a total rebuild on my 1996 60hp Merc 2 stroke and altho the tech gave me a cheat sheet for breaking it in, I'd like to compare that with the experiences that others have had breaking their engines in.
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