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    Control Box Questions & Ignition Swtich

    I have a 1979 6 Cylinder 115 HP Mercury Outboard with a Serial number of 5315154. I have the "Deluxe" model control box for it and I have a few questions about it. This is probably incredibly simple and I am embarrassed to ask but what is the "Trailer" button on this box for? It doesn't seem...
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    Power Pack or Jump Pack Suggestions

    I am looking into buying a jumpstarter pack to put on the boat for the piece of mind of being able to jump the battery just in case. I know several boats carry these and I am curious to hear what brands and models people are using and their luck with them. I have used one similar to this one...
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    Emergency Procedure Ideas

    I always carry general tools and a pump pack on the boat in case of problems. This past week however, I was unable to get anything to work. I haven't dug into the wiring completely to hunt down my problem but I am curious to hear some advice on: 1. How to start a 115 hp Mercury via the...
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