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    Proper Battery for My Application

    So this has probably been covered, but I couldn't find anything in the search. I have a 2005 Bayliner 185 with a 3.0 Mercruiser. The boat only has one battery. It is a group 24M deep cycle. The only draw on the battery, other than starting, would be a radio. Typical runs are going to be 5-20...
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    2005 Mercruiser 3.0 Running Cool? Maybe?

    Motor in question is a 2005 3.0 Mercruiser (SN 0W042797) with the standard open cooling system. I just got the boat a couple of months ago and have not had it in the water yet. I pulled it out and ran it on the hose for a while this weekend so that I could change the engine oil. I ran it for...
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    Weak Spot Over Fuel Tank 2005 Bayliner 185

    I recently acquired a 2005 Bayliner 185 with a Mercruiser 3.0. The boat seems to be in really good shape and has always been stored indoors. The only problem I have found so far is a spot above the fuel tank that flexes a little when I step on it. This is right where you step off of the engine...
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    Need Help with New Radio in Boat

    I have a 93 Stratos and I replaced the radio a couple of months ago. I turned it on in the garage for a while and it seemed to work fine, but when I took it out and after running for a while it got real hot on the back and quit. When I got it home, I checked the wiring and found the inline fuse...
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    1993 Evinrude 200 mods

    I have a 20' Stratos with an Evinrude 200 on it. Boat and motor are a 1993 model. The motor was rebuilt with a 225 powerhead. It has a 14.25x25 4-blade stainless prop. Hole shot is pretty good and WOT gets me about 55 mph. I have not measured the fuel consumption, but I know I can empty my 30...
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    Correct Lower Unit Oil

    I tried searching, as I am sure this has been covered before, but had no luck. So here goes. What is the correct lower unit oil for a 1993 Evinrude 200 outboard? Also, how much should it hold? Thanks.
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