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			Thanks for all of the valuable information.  I will get a mechanic to look at it.  The boat was in gear when it peaked at 3200.  In neutral it would rev all the way to 4800.  
 I have actually been looking for an I/O for no other reason then I know how to work on them.  The OB is a bit intimidation to me.  That said I would love to be talked into one.  I am sure I could handle the basics on an OB.
 
 I will just get a book.  "Outboards for Dummies".  I am sure it exists.  I have not made a final decision yet but I would really like to be on the water this summer.
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