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    overheating merc

    I have 1994 175hp black max I have changed the water pump changed the stats twice rebuild the popet valve , removed the lower end to make sure there was a seal between the water pump and the out going gas chamber , flushed with vinegar finaly pulled a head to see if the water jacket was blocked...
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    running too cold

    I have twin 1994 175 hp mercury black max both run great but after replacing the water pump and stats . the starbord is running fine, the port warms up like the starboard but then the port side goes cold . I crossed gages and no difference switched stats no change I can put my hand on the head...
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    re power new yamaha

    What is the collective think on re-powering with these new 4 strokes are they so hi powered in a little package that they go boom at 3 yr + 1 day or is this the new reliable package we are looking for .
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    repower cost

    I have a 1994 sailfish in ct. I am looking to repower it has 175hp Mercs . My question is what is the real world cost for a pair of 225 hp 2 or 4 strokes with rigging and any other extras that are unforseen and what kind of trade in could I expect. thanks
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    lower unit slip

    While running back to the harbor the other day the port side engine 1994 175 hp merc the rpms ran up . so I pulled back on the gas the engine runs fine but no thurst forward or reverse . I have not gotten back to check it out yet, I will in the next couple of days but does anyone have any...
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    morring line damage

    started mooring for the first time this year 94 sailfish the mooring lines collapsed the fiberglass under the bow pulpit any suggestions for placement of cleats to prevent this n the future
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    can you get more then one season with interlux micron

    any one have anything to say about getting more then one season out of interlux micron ablative paint . this is my second season after a full strip down and build up of the bottom coat and the hull was covered with stuff what is the deal.
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    Remote Oil Tanks Access

    I have a 94 and just did it I had to remove the wash down panel and you can remove the drain whose good luck
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    Miracle on the Hudson River

    I watched the news feed on my final to jfk from Austin tonight good news feels great these days you gotta remember good shit happens too
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    175s on a '93 Sailfish 252G?

    I have an 94 sailfish with twin merc black max 175s which have plenty of power the issue is fuel consumption you might consider dfi that will get you 25% better consumption you need to run the numbers .
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    Need Suggestion For Old Anchor Line

    I read some where about bucketing old line with water and fabric softener makes it like new
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    power tilt problems 94 sailfish

    thanks everyone the problem has become intermittent which makes me think it is a electrical contact problem I will be going through and clean all the associated connectors
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    power tilt problems 94 sailfish

    I have twin 1994 175 hp mercs today I was lowering both engines the port side went right down the the other engine stopped half way down it came right back up but will not go down . both controls at the helm and at the engine activate the pumps to go up but not down. whats with this?
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    hard re-starting engines

    hard start I was having the same problem with my 175 mercs but I have noticed if you lay off the choke altogether they start back up, its one of those less is more things a little throttle and no choke. good luck
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    fuel leak

    I have a 94 sailfish with twin 175 mercs when I am back at the dock and raise the motors the port side drops about one ounce of fuel onto the bracket the other side stays dry I have taken the cover off but cant see where its coming from any ideas. thanks
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    Deck going soft is this normal

    ouch ! I am so happy you sent this along it makes so much sense the screw channel of only glass further isolates the core material which I was going to install tomorrow now I will trim down and recoat before installing. thanks
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    Deck going soft is this normal

    I just read gradyfish 22 and its great to realize the more you know about an issue here the more you can trust the advice you get here
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    Deck going soft is this normal

    I am in the process of replacing the core of the deck on my 94 sailfish that also went soft.Having got into the job it becomes clear that the issue is water infiltration. which means there is no real age issue but rather matinance Any place where water can get in should be seviced with the...
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    props and oil senders

    I am looking for Left and right hand AL 14x19p props the left is proving to be a problem any ideas thanks