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    rebuilt vs remanufactured powerheads? among other questions (Mercury Optimax 225 )

    I?m struggling tonight after finding out my motor needs rebuilding. I was out on the water this weekend when my engine shutdown with no warning or indication of any issues. Anyway it wound up being a rod/piston in the 6th cylinder. The dealer (Airport Marine Birmingham, AL) states the only code...
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    Blowout ring?

    Will adding a blowout ring/gasket improve or hinder a hole shot? I have a Trophy plus prop that I'm trying to tune to my boat for a better hole shot. It comes stock with the large VPS rings (not the blowout ring), I've trying pulling the rings and going with none and I've tried other combos. I...
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    disconnecting the speedometer tube

    I have a Mercury OptiMax 225 and the speedometer isn't working. I have already drilled out what I can. So the next step I assume would be disconnecting the speedometer tube and blowing what trash is left back through. Here is my issue. I can not figure out how it disconnects. I thought someone...
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    Triton 21SF w/225 OptiMax?

    Does anyone have this set up? If so what prop are you running and what are you using the boat for. I purchased an 03 Trition 21SF with the 225 Merc, it has a Trophy Plus 24 pitch and doesn't pull for anything, unable to get skier out of the water.
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    Prop recommendation: Triton SF21 w/Mercury OptiMax 225

    I recently purchased a used 2003 Triton SF21 with a Mercury OptiMax 225. The boat came with a 24 pitch SS Trophy Plus prop, and I'm having a hard time with the hole shot. I'm having a hard time pulling a skier out of the water, it also bogs in corners. I tied pulling the vent plugs and it made...
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