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cards—where did you get the 17-gallon tank?

I have a 1992 16SL with the original tank. I may have to replace it before long. I don't need the full capacity of the current tank. [A 17-gallon tank] sounds like a great solution for reducing some weight at the stern.

Are the 70-75 hp models you're looking at any lighter than the comparable 90 hp? I have considered repowering my 16SL but after some admittedly brief research, most of the 75 hp models seem to use the same powerhead as the 90 hp. They're not any lighter. The 16SL would greatly benefit from any weigh...

I have a 16SL and they are stern heavy. If you have a heavy engine and full fuel tank the rear end really sits down. Depending on how the engine is mounted you can trim up of course. But with the 16 SL I don't think the draft specs are realistic, particularly for the aft end of the boat.

I think I might want another degree or two on the propeller. The only dimension on a propeller measured in degrees is probably blade rake. I think you were talking about rated pitch, measured in inches. Thanks for the correction, yes I meant another inch or two of pitch, not degrees. I am also in a...

I have a 1992 16SL which unfortunately has been plagued with fuel problems resulting in not a lot of time in the water. But I have done a few things which may provide a data point or two. My 16SL has a 2006 Mercury 90-HP EFI engine, and the battery is under the port rear seat. The propeller was a th...

Thanks for fixing the pictures Jim, they were taken on my phone. Next time I will take them in landscape format instead of portrait. I imported this boat and motor from BC, Canada. When I brought it back I assumed the engine was an American version that had been taken up to Canada. Maybe that is not...

Hi all--I believe I have one of the second generation "Mercaha" outboards and I thought I'd post a few pictures for reference. I acquired the boat (1992 16 SL) and motor in April of 2016 and to the best of my knowledge the engine is a 2006. Mercury90-1.jpg Mercury90-3.jpg Mercury90-2.jpg