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    can i put a bigger motor then what my boat is rated

    You probably want to reinforce your transom. My friend has a overpowered baja he put extra layers of fiberglass and a steel plate on his transom to cope with a 30hp overpower v-4 to v-6. Nuff said
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    Viper with V6

    ATVGUY, as you probably know the viper will already be overpowered with a Merc v-6 referring to my vintage hydro stream catalogs the recommended hp for the viper was 120. Not to say but many 'stream owners overpower, however if you go with the 2.5(i also think it is the best Merc) you won't be...
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    Baja 16ss ?????????

    a friend has a baja 16ss purposefully overpowered with a evinrude v-6 150hp where as the recommended power is 120hp. Does anyone have an idea of what the top speed would be with a 26p prop? And does anyone think it is a good idea. Thoughts greatly appreciated.
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    doral

    Weight,draft Chris E i am looking for Weight,draft and max load thanks alex
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    doral

    My doral is a 1982 the capacity plate says,"153br" if anyone had some info or literature it would help Thanks alex
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    MERCURY pROBLEM

    How much would a new fuel pump cost
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    RUDES VS MERCS

    I have owned 2 mercs 1 evinrude i really can't say which i like more but the 'rude was more slughish on start up then the merc
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    outboard dropped in water...suggestions?

    I capsized my dinghy i put the motor on its stand then the next day i took it to my mechanic there was about 0.5 l of water in it
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    MERCURY pROBLEM

    We own a 1982 doral with a 1982 70 hp merc still running well. However at medium rev(around 15-30mph) sometimes the motor will rev down a bit than back up cycling like that for a while.However when we slow down the problem stops. This has been happening since 2009.The motor has had a...
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