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    Tilt/Trim Fluid

    Could someone please tell me what the correct trim/tilt fluid is for a 2003 50hp 4 stroke. Thanks
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    2005 115 Optimax oil consumption

    My 115 hp Optimax has run great and still does, however this year it is using way more of the high priced Mercury synthetic oil than previous years. The only changes this spring were three new plugs and new accessory belt. After changing the belt I revved the motor in idle and it hit the rev...
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    Direct Buy

    Anyone here a Direct Buy member? I’ve read all the negative blurb on Google but as I’m about to do some major construction and renovations this could be a good place to buy all the material. I want to go to their Hard Sell presentation fully prepared and have the following questions: If they...
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    2005 115 Optimax Premature corrosion

    2005 115 Optimax Premature corrosion I just took my boat out for the winter and was surprise to find that the lower unit had a number of bubbles in the paint and the trim tab had started to corrode. The boat has been in a fresh water lake since May and shares a boat house with my pontoon and...
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    Mercury High 5

    Just a word of warning to anyone thinking of investing in a high priced Mercury prop, watch out!<br /><br />I ordered a new rig with 115 Optimax in the spring and told my dealer I wanted a High 5 prop. I had run the numbers through the Mercury prop sizing program on their web site and it...
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    Mercury High 5

    Just a word of warning to anyone thinking of investing in a high priced Mercury prop, watch out!<br /><br />I ordered a new rig with 115 Optimax in the spring and told my dealer I wanted a High 5 prop. I had run the numbers through the Mercury prop sizing program on their web site and it...
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    Chevy Suburban Question

    Any Chevy mechanics out there?<br /><br />I have a 2004 Chevy Suburban (Mexican Built) that has a terrible rattle in the rear A/C overhead console. I asked the dealer to fix this at the last service, but in Mexico City they think this is normal.<br />Anyone know how to remove this console from...
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    Habitat for Humanity

    Anybody involved with the Jimmy Cater 2004 Habitat for Humanity projects in Puebla and Veracruz starting October 25th.<br />I understand there is a waiting list for non-Mexican participants, however it sounds like there is a poor turn out from here. <br />I'm going to be at the Puebla project...
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    Mercury Optimax/DFI Oil

    Just did a search and could not find any information or comparisons with the Merc. Optimax oil on iboats.<br /><br />I have just ordered a 2005 Optimax 115 for delivery next spring and according to the Merc website:<br />"This new synthetic blend oil was developed specifically for the greater...
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    Bad experience in Texas

    I just arrived back in Mexico City after driving from Ottawa Canada on my annual return from the summer at the lake.<br /><br />The weather was dry and clear for the first day and I made good time making it 100 miles north of Memphis.<br /><br />I crossed in to Texas and stopped for gas (and...
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    Difference between High5 or Laser II

    I just purchased a new boat that will have a 115hp Mercury Optimax.<br />My dealer says the High5 is a great prop for water sports, good hole shot, but gives up some top speed to the Laser II which is a good around performer. <br />How much top speed do you think the High5 will give up?
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    Which motor should I buy?

    I've decided to sell my Cobalt 190 with Volvo Penta and buy a smaller 16.5' boat with 2 stroke outboard which will be used primarily for water sports.<br /><br />The new hull is rated for a 120 hp and my dealer is recommending the Johnson 115 hp 2 stroke which he feels runs/shifts better than...
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    Distributer cap

    Are marine distributer cap and rotors different from auto parts?<br />I purchased an auto cap and compared it to my Volvo Penta 4.3 GS part and it looked exactly the same.<br /><br />Is it the distributor that has the marine modification or the cap?
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    Owners manual for 1997 Volvo 4.3 GS

    Does anyone know where I can buy an owners manual? <br />My local dealer is a real Jerk (I did not buy the boat from him)and said "tough not available from Volvo".
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    Starting Procedure

    When I purchased my boat with newly rebuilt Volvo 4.3GS (4 barrel) all I had to do was turn the key and it started immediately from cold. I noticed that once it was fully warm it smoked a little at idle and left black scum on the transom.<br /><br />I purchased the shop manual that said the...
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