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Jay D SpradlinAnswerit will increase your volume. The only benifit is if you ever run more than one fixture at a time. answer it may...
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This is a nice varied list of books about both sailing and power boating, for the novice and the more experienced boatowner. ...
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Find the GPH of your fresh water pump and model #, see if Shurflo, Jabsco or whatever brand you have, has a better one. Also make...
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The water pump impeller on a 7.5 hp Mercury outboard, is located on top of the gearcase, and is driven by the driveshaft.
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Should be right around 65 pounds
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A boat driven by power, such as an inboard or outboard motor.
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depends on the boat is it a v hull or flat also the weight you are carrying you can probably gp at least 40
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The correct mixture is 50:1...or 1 pint to 6 gallons...if possible use the OMC Johnson/Evinrude oil, Do not add more oil than...
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You will notice on the throttle handle that there are three positions on the legend. "Really Slow", "Start" and "Slow".
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Invented in New Zealand by a man named Hamilton. Hence well known Hamilton jets.
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The recommended spark plug for the 1977 model, 7.5 hp Mercury outboard is a Champion L78V, or NGK BUHW-2. Both brands are Perma...
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In general you should not run salt water through an engine block to cool it. You should use a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger...
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A Hydrofoil is something that whose hull is fitted underneath with shaped vanes (foils) that lift the hull clear of the water to...
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Milky oil is a sure sign of water contamination usually due to defective seal(s). Find the leak and you absolutely need to change...
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Yes and no. 2 strokes do not have oil like a car, meaning in the crankcase. the oil is mixed with the fuel and introduced into...
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The 1977 model, Evinrude 15 hp outboard engine, requires a 50:1 ratio. This is one pint of 2 cycle oil, to six gallons of fuel,...
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The 1957 model, 18 hp Johnson outboard, requires an Champion J4C, or NGK B8S, gapped to .030 in.
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Thrust is measured in Kilo newtons (kN). A kilo newton is about 100kgs.
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Chrysler Corp purchased West Bend's outboard manufacturing in January,1965. Chrysler sold the marine division not because they...
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hmm.... Plymouth used a sail boat, Mercedes used an airplane prop, so did BMW.. Toyota celica used a dragon that looked a bit...
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There are no stats for this question. However, dog owners are growing and the owners are from all walks of life. Some...
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An analogy for flagella might be a fish. the fishes tail propels it forward.
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An E60ELCIA is not a Mercury. It is an Evinrude. A 1981 Evinrude. And it works just like any other 2-stroke outboard engine.
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For a 2000 model: The Spark Plug (1) is located in the rear of the engine (opposite the pull start), beneath the gas tank. There...
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No, it is completely electronic, consisting of a stator, trigger, switchbox and coils.
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0.25mm
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for most of these motors any tech manual from Johnson would mostly cover 90% of all of you questions...however wiring schematics...
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The 1992 model, 150 Evinrude SF has a dry weight of 372 lbs.
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Damage to the alternatoron both vehicles can occur and permanent damage to the batterries also can occur. Always be sure of...
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237-254 pounds
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A flagellum is a "whiplike" tail that serves to propel a cell forward. A fish would use its tail to help it move forward. Also,...
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AnswerI am assuming this is a sail boat, ski boat (jet boat). If the boat is made by a manufacturer the the hull will be strong...
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24:1 fuel / oil mix. OMC didn't go to 50:1 until around 1962/63. That outboard was equipped with the 2 line pressure tank system....
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The 1996 model, 175 hp Evinrude outboard spark plug recommendations...... Champion Ql78YC gapped at .030
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An 1992 model, 120 hp Evinrude Ocean Pro outboard weighs 370 lbs.
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1:100....
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depends what you want to install the tank in if it is in a pickup, there are easy to install tanks available that sit in bed of...
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The Mercury EFI outboards require a minimum octane rating of 87. Since the engine will operate on the lower octane fuel, it is a...
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Running aground, resulting in being "grounded", or aground. Run Aground. Should a vessel run aground and there be a tide that...
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Try here; Mantra Industries Inc. 116 East Columbia Ave. Monticello, Ky 42633
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AnswerAs of October 2010, if you join one of the Corporate Owned locations, pay a one time entry fee of $5,500 and receive the...
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This is not an extreemly difficult thing to do, but you will need some special tools. You have to remove the drive which is quite...
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The easiest way to get a lien on a boat is with the cooperation of the Title Holder, simply by putting the lender's name in the...
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You may also have a faulty starter solenoid or starter Your battery is low, or you have a bad connection in your cables. -I...
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The 1990 model, 150 hp Evinrude outboard has a listed dry weight of 365 - 393 lbs, depending on the particular model.
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That depends on what type of usage you have in mind: For example, if you just want something to get you around the marina, 1.5 -...
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Check out www.oldmercs.com. They have the most comprehensive inventory I have ever seen and their prices are very reasonable....
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What is the weight of a girl who is 5 ft 2 in tall? I knew an ordinary gal who weighed 240. Another regular ordinary gal who...
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A 3.5hp outboard will give you 8mph tops, which would be a normal walk to a slow jog.
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50-1 mix for 125 force 1989
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A regatta is a boat race or series of boat races. This can include both powered and unpowered craft. The term regatta may...
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I'm not certain about the Sears 17' boat,however my dad owned a 1968 Sears 15' fiberglass boat,and it was made by a company...
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approx, 220 lbs
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If you take the cover off of your throttle handle, there should be a screw on the side to adjust the friction.
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The answer varies significantly based on the condition of the boat, engine hours (and rebuilds), and location. For a boat in...
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The Lenko brand trim cylinders themselves, are electric, rather than the hydraulic, which have been around for years. In most...
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Check your fuse first, then the trim switch. Assuming the Up trim still works correctly, I would suspect a failure (in this...
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The plug gap for a 94 model, 50 hp Johnson is .030-.035 in.
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The impeller is located inside the water pump housing, on the topside of the gearcase. The gearcase will have to be removed in...
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Johnson outboard, model number J15RCNC, is a 1982 year model.
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This question is like comparing Mercury to Evinrude, it would depend on personal preference. Generally, any brand name, TC-W3...
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Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas which is slightly lighter than air. It is highly toxic to humans and...
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This is the ratio of gasoline to outboard motor oil. 50:1 is the most common mix ratio. This equates to just about 1/2 quart of...
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Generally speaking a sailboat under sail has the right of way (is the stand on vessel) over a power vessel. There are important...
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NGK B7HS-10 - Plug Gap 0.9 mm/0.035 inFits 6 ('86 - '00), 8 ('86 - '04), Fits 9.9/15 ('84 - '04), 20 ('96 - '97), 25 ('84 - '04 2...
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made in 1958
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Go to jetboatperformance.com. They have exploded diagrams of various pumps. You'll see the inspection cap that you can pull off...
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I had the same problem with my I/O, have you changed the filters yet? Fuel/water sep? Do you have good fuel? My question to you...
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Check out the Antique Outboard Motor Club, Yankee Chapter website: http://www.yankeeaomci.org/feature_outboard-2.htm It has a...
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make sure the old pump is not restricing flow of fuel, by completely removing any fuel lines to old pump. then check to make sure...
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AnswerIn California, all 2 stroke outboard motors that do not meet ISO 9000 emission standards of at least 3 stars are outlawed....
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Chrysler outboards manufactured after 1966 require a 50:1 fuel to 2 cycle oil mix. This is roughly one pint of oil, to six...
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The 2 stroke 130 hp Yamaha is listed as having a dry weight of 358 - 368 lbs, depending on the particular model.
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A 50 hp Mercury outboard, serial number A159823, would be a 1985 year model.
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I cant find neutral or reverse on the one I have 1954 super 10
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AnswerThe only credible info I read (online) goes as follows. The prop of boats rotates clockwise so the boat lifts on the right,...
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At ASK.com revealed lots of possible answers.
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Noone makes a new one now (that i know) but you may be able to find an older mercury 20 hp jet.
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You will need to free up the shift levers in the outdrive housing. This is where the "Shifter Cable" is connected. If there is...
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A Johnson outboat with a model number AJ25RALETS would be a 1993
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http://www.marineengine.com/mfr/mercury_models.html
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You can probably rent one. Marina del Rey is a county owned marina, therefore you cannot purchase a boat slip for ownership. You...
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yes, by mixing new gas with it, 1 gal new to 1/2 gal old gas,
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1, get your priorties straight. #2, get a new wife.
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A propeller works by converting the rotation of the engine into horizontal thrust similar to a fan. The blades push the air...
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That would largely depend on what type and size engine the craft is powered by.
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between .28 - .31"
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Rivers or lakes only except when it is on a trailer , then you can pull it on any road .
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Marine Mechanics generally start out making under $15.00 per hour, depending on experience, training, and location. With...
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An outboard engine is an engine attached to the outside of a boat. An outboard engine is usually contained within its own...
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Turn on an all-around white light.Turn on an all-around white light.
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AnswerIt depends on the the boat and how it is set up.Most race boats go 100mph +. However, speed boats usually go upwards of...
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The boat used in the movie "On Golden Pond" was a Chris-Craft 22 ft Sportsman. Actually, 2 identical boats were used for filming....
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