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    Pedestal recommendations

    Not much response here, leave it on the restoration forum. Thanks!
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    Pedestal recommendations

    I tried posting it on the restoration forum hoping to get more info.
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    Pedestal recommendations

    Hello everyone, I have a 1436 aluminum jon boat and I want to install a removable pedestal seat. 99% of the time I am fishing alone and will use it as a forward fishing position while using the trolling motor. On the rare occasion (once in 3 years) that I have a passenger, it will be their only...
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    Pedestal recommendations

    Hello everyone, I have a 1436 aluminum jon boat and I want to install a removable pedestal seat. 99% of the time I am fishing alone and will use it as a forward fishing position while using the trolling motor. On the rare occasion (once in 3 years) that I have a passenger, it will be their only...
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    2011 8 HP Mercury 4 Stroke

    Anyone else have any ideas about what could cause this problem. All replies are appreciated.
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    2011 8 HP Mercury 4 Stroke

    Thanks! I'll see if I can find someone with an oscilloscope to check it out.
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    2011 8 HP Mercury 4 Stroke

    Which one is that? I see 2 different parts, 1 labeled coil ignition (it's under the flywheel) and 1 labeled coil assembly ignition (it's mounted on the side of the engine with the spark plug wire)?
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    2011 8 HP Mercury 4 Stroke

    It stumbles when I am just cruising at 3300-4000 and from idle up to WOT.
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    2011 8 HP Mercury 4 Stroke

    Hello everyone, I am having a problem that feels like an engine mis. Idles fine and WOT is good, but between 3300-4000 rpm it hesitates. New spark plugs, all new fuel lines and filter. Any ideas where I should look? Thanks!
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    2011 Mercury 8HP

    Hello everyone. I have a 2011 8HP Mercury Four Stroke. I am the third owner so I don't know what might have been done to this motor before I got it. I would like to find out if it has the original carburetor. I have not removed it, but from what I can see there are no identifying markings on it...
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    2011 Mercury four stroke 8HP upgrade?

    This is what confuses me... https://www.readysetboat.com/mercury-2006-and-newer-9-point-9-to-15hp-high-performance-4-stroke-outboard-carburetor.html
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    2011 Mercury four stroke 8HP upgrade?

    Thank you for your reply. I've read where several people have claimed to upgrade their 9.9 to 15HP. I guess that's why I assumed that they were similar. I know the specs for the 8 and 9.9 are the same, so I figured maybe there is a simple way to upgrade my 8HP. The first thing I will do this...
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    2011 Mercury four stroke 8HP upgrade?

    Thanks!
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    2011 Mercury four stroke 8HP upgrade?

    Thank you for the reply. I think the 8, 9.9 and 15HP were essentially the same for the 2011 model year. They were made in Japan I believe with Yamaha. I have not been able to find the specs for the 2011 models.
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    2011 Mercury four stroke 8HP upgrade?

    Hello everyone. I have a Tracker 1436 jon boat that I've added decks and storage to. I have lost a couple of mph due to the extra weight and I would like to get that back. I've heard the 9.9 can be upgraded to 15HP by changing the carburator. If that is true can I upgrade my 8HP by changing the...
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