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    '23 Merc 15hp EFI alarm

    I'm still curious as to why the overfill causes this problem, any ideas?
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    '23 Merc 15hp EFI alarm

    You sir win the prize. In checking closer the oil on one motor was approximately 1/4" above the full mark on the dipstick. I drained about 6oz. out and so far it has run flawlessly. The other motor hasn't had problems the last two rentals, probably used just enough oil to get to that sweet level.
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    '23 Merc 15hp EFI alarm

    They are, but the dealer is backed up, maybe get to it next month.
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    '23 Merc 15hp EFI alarm

    I'll run that by my superintendent, doubt the state will go for it.
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    '23 Merc 15hp EFI alarm

    With the motor level the oil is on the full mark of the dipstick. Do you think that it's actually overfilled? Not sure how this would cause the symptoms I'm having.
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    Bought boat with wrong title

    Not sure where you are, but in AR to register a boat you must have either a clear picture or pencil rubbing of the HIN to present at the DMV. The seller either needs to come up with the correct papers or refund you money.
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    '23 Merc 15hp EFI alarm

    We have a fleet of rentals at the state park where I work, all running 15hp Mercurys. Most are older, but we have 2, 2023 15hp EFI motors. Both of the new motors are having the same trouble. They start great, idle, and run wide open . It's when you throttle down that the alarm comes on and you...
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    Good substitute for carpet?

    I work for a small state park and on our tour boat we used a textured deck repair paint. I think the name was Deckover from the big orange box store. Thinking seriously about doing my pontoon boat with the same.
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    Starcraft 3.0 to diesel conversion

    I fully agree with this. I repowered an '89 Bass Buggy from a 2 stroke 60HP to a 4 stroke 40HP and picked up 2MPH while cutting my fuel use in half.
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    Houseboat steering cable

    Well....I ordered one of the Vevor hydraulic systems thinking that I could just hook the two 20' hoses that come with the kit together and buy another 40' hose. Fittings for the special marine hydraulic steering hose seem to be on national backorder with lead times of 3-6 months. Finally was...
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    Houseboat steering cable

    Well....that was a bust. Special order item and 8-10 weeks lead time. That cheap Chinese knockoff hydraulic system is looking better.
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    Houseboat steering cable

    I found one through West Marine.
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    Houseboat steering cable

    Hey Bondo, any idea where I can find a 38' kit? After hours here and the longest cable I can find is 30' online and kits are 24'.
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    Houseboat steering cable

    Optimus.....that's not gonna happen! I don't think this ol steel hull houseboat will bring much over the $7995 price tag. It's gonna be hard to talk the attorney that this thing belongs to into the cheapest hydraulic.
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    Houseboat steering cable

    Thanks Bondo, that's what I was afraid of. With the price of the 38' cable and a helm assy I would be getting close to the price of one of the Vevor hydraulic system. Anyone have any experience with these? Reviews are good, looks like a knock off.
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