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Got a 50hp 4cycle Merc. There is a small hole on the starboard side almost at the very front of the lower unit. If the motor is tilted about halfway up it slowly seeps gear box lube! Normal? Help?

Any pros or cons about Select Tool Sharpener? On sale 50% off!

Ive read something on this somewhere but can't find it. Should fuel be left in carburetors during winter or longer storage. Some say yes, some say no. Anyone have some proof by maybe a manufacturer or gasoline producer. While we're at it what about fuel tanks. Keep it full with plenty of Stabil...

Does anyone have a source for the omc pressurized fuel tank dual line hose. I've run into lots of " oh I may have a ft or 2 left somewhere or gee I think we quit stocking that stuff 25 years ago." '98 Lund Explorer w/ 50hp Merc 4c (Yamaha) carburetored NO torque motor

I'd like to mount something to the back of my transom to mount transducers to without more mounting holes thru the aluminum. I thought I once saw a post that talked about using kitchen cutting board material (plastic) but none are thick enough. Suggestions for material to use and methods of...

Are there any manufacturers that still produce boats made from tin(steel)? Why? Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

I don't understand how it's done. I thought Deep cycle plates were thicker and cranking plates thinner. Opinions or thoughts on these dual purpose? I'm replacing my 9 year old fleet farm resolute 31 batteries and am finding lots of "deals" on dual purpose. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Is anyone familiar with CDI Electronics? Good bad or just cheap? Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

What would a decent percentage of prop slip be? I'm coming up with 26% for my rig which seems awful to me! 14"pitch x 6000rpm =84,000 1056constant x 1.83 lu ratio=1932.48 84,000÷1932.48=43.5 mph (Theo) 43.5-32 actual mph=11.5 11.5 ÷43.5=26% slippage an...YIKES Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

1999 Merc 50hp 4cycle tiller...motor has been fine since I got it. Also has low hours(65) and has been "overly" well maintained. Last outing it suddenly started acting haunted. As soon as it was started the rpm started rising to 4000 in about 3 seconds elapsed time with the throttle still at...

I have some 1/8 to 1/4 inch holes to fill on my aluminum boat. Best method? Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

In regards to outboard manuals anyone have a preference for a certain brand and why one over another? Also any to avoid? Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

What's the difference between the Big Foot and the standard lower unit? Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

Anyone have a suggestion for a testing tachometer? I want to check my wot on my 1999 50hp 4 Cycle Mercury. I would like to get another prop for it to increase low end power without over revving at wot. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk