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  1. izoomie

    Move from Surge Brakes to Electric

    I have a single axel trailer and a 2000lb boat with surge drum brakes now. The Tie Down actuator is leaking bad and I need to replace it. (in Canada it's amost $100 for the master cylinder kit and $200 for the entire actuator). The brakes work well when I fill the master cylinder until the fluid...
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    Where to find 2007 Merc 90 4 Stroke EFI Cowl latch parts

    I have a new-to-me 2007 Mercury 90hp 4 Stroke EFI. The latch at the front of the cowl is missing all the internal parts. The latch handle is there on the outside, but there is nothing inside to latch the cowl down. Anyone know where I can get a part like that?
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    Should I install a water/fuel separator

    Just bought a 2007 Merc 90hp 4 Stroke EFI on my fish/ski. The motor has two fuel filters in it but there is no water separator on the rig. I never worried about it with my 1988 johnson 2 stroke 90hp but I wonder if this more modern engine with fuel injections is more susceptible to damage from...
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    Do I need dual cranking batteries?

    I've had mostly outboards but one 20' bowrider with a merc I/O I had came with dual batteries and the "battery1/battery2" switch. I'm pretty anal about keeping good quality charged batteries on my boat but should I consider installing the dual system on my 18' with 90 merc O/B? I have a second...
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    Mercury Trailering Support

    I have a new-to-me 2007 Mercury 90hp 4 Stroke efi and I'm reading in the manual that I should trailer it in the upright position and use a support if I have to trim it up to clear the ground. Well I do. Is there a motor specific support that I can buy to support the motor while trailering? I...
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    Do you beach your boat?

    Just wasting some time looking at the used boats for sale waiting for spring, and I notice a number of people show their boat pulled up on shore on a nice sunny day. The picture looks great but I can't help wondering what damage they are doing to the bottom of their boat while is sits there all...
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    How does my speedometer work?

    I have a 2007 Legend aluminum boat and it has a speedometer on the dash. On older boats I've seen a plastic hose run down to a plastic arm on the transom that drags in the water. I think vacuum controlled it. I don't have that plastic arm on the back of this boat. How do the newer speedometers...
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    Repair Manual Recommendation - 2007 Merc 90 4 stroke EFI

    Whats the best recommendation for repair manuals for a new-to-me 2007 Merc 90 4 stroke EFI? I have an electronic manual from this forum but it does not include changing the water pump. I also looked it up in the store here, and there was one negative review. I don't mind spending money on the...
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    Leaky Livewell

    Hello all; I have an aluminum live-well in the front of my 07 Legend. It works sell but it leaks. There does not seem to be any sealer in the seams. The water just pours down the cockpit floor and it's empty in about 20 minutes. Should I just use some marine goop on there or does anyone know of...
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    Stiff Steering on 07 Legend

    Hello all; I just bought a sweet 2007 18' Legend Excalibur with a Merc 90 4 stroke efi. The steering to port is very stiff (two hands stiff) whether moving fast or slow, motor trimmed all the way down. Steering to starboard is easier. I disconnected the steering shaft at the motor. The wheel...
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    2007 Mercury 90hp EFI Trim Sending Unit?

    My 2007 Legend does not have a trim gauge on the dash. Will a 07 Merc 90 EFI 4 Stroke come with a sending unit for the trim gauge or do I have to buy that too? How do I check for one on the motor?
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    Windsheild Issue 2007 Legend

    I have a new-to-me 2007 Legend 18ft with a full windshield with a walk through opening. The glass curves around to the side of the boat very nicely. When I picked up the boat, the glass on the port side was out of the rubber gasket all along the bottom. I pulled the glass and the gasket out, put...
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    Should I Disconnect My Trailer Brakes?

    I just picked up a 2007 18' Legend with a 90 Merc 4 stroke. The boat is 1,700# and the motor is 400#. I'm towing with a Jeep Liberty with a 5000# capacity. I was thrilled to see the trailer came with surge brakes but when I drove it home it was banging every time I started and stopped. Of...
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    2007 90hp 4 stroke EFI Maintenance Schedule

    Hello there; I've been boating for years and I just picked up my first 4 stoke. 2007 90hp EFI. I have two questions 1. Is there a regular maintenance schedule somewhere here that I can access? 2. The front latch for the cowl is still there but all the parts on the inside have vibrated away. I...
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    Boat swings left to right while trolling

    I had a 20' bowrider with a 5.0l merc and alpha1. I noticed that when I was in a "no wake" zone I had to constantly correct my steering. The boat would just swing one way or the other and I had to correct, constantly. This is in a harbor or channel with little or no current. Once on plane the...
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    Why is towing in overdrive bad?

    I've read many posts here that say Don't tow in overdrive. I think we're talking about a manual transmission here, right? If you're locked in high gear you can break something. (I blew 5th gear in my jetta towing a boat that was too big) I believe an automatic transmission will take itself out...
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    Moving around on this site

    I like to hit the "new posts" link to see just the, well...new posts. I scroll down the list find one I want to read then click on it. I do my thing and sometimes post a reply. My question is, Is there an easy way to get back to the New Posts list where I left off? Right now I'm hitting "back"...
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    How Much for Link and Sync at the shop

    I've heard here several times that a link and sync is a good place to start for many issues on 2 cycle outboard engines. Question is, How much would that cost at a reputable shop assuming there isn't anything else wrong that needs parts. After that, how often do you need to do that? Is it...
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    OMC Tach Harness in Canada

    EDIT: Sorry. soliciting is forbidden. I have a 1988 Johnson 90 hp with the plug under the key on the control. The boat has never had a tach and I want to install one. I checked here at iboats, it's $40 for the part and $30 for shipping/tax/duty.
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    Can I replace the VRO pump on my 1988 90HP

    I have a very nice 1988 90HP johnson that runs great. The VRO pump was removed before I bought the boat. Would anyone recommend trying to put the VRO equipment back on the motor, or am I messing around with something I shouldn't. The only reason I would attempt this is to remove the mess and...
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