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    Opinions,please

    Ok guys.First off,I am a mercury fan(older ones).I do not intend to bash or anything.To each their own.Anyways,what I am looking for are opinions on the new 250 SHO 4 stroke.My cousin has a z21 ranger w/mercury 250 pro xs(2007).Just got a brand new powerhead from mercury installed after no.6...
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    Opinions on brakes,please?

    What I have.1988 cajun bassboat 18 1/2ft. w/150 mercury.Single axle trailboss trailer.Tow vehicle is a 2000 1500 silverado,reg. cab,4 wheel disc.I dont think my rig exceeds the 3000lb requirement(guessing though).I live in the country and pulling on mild to moderate hills,my truck brakes HAVE...
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    too much technology,or worse?

    My cousins 2007 250 proxs just bit it.Bought brand new,maintained per specs,did awesome for first 2 1/2 yrs.This yr,did great early season,had coil pack go out few mos. ago.This past weekend.went out and while moving,the motor now sounds like theres a midget inside the cowl rapping in it w/a...
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    playing w/fire?

    History.Motor sat 5yrs(winterized).Mechanic had it running after imeller change,new gas within 10sec. first turn of the key.I run marine stabil.Have used it 3 times.Doesnt miss,not very hard to cold start,turns 6,000rpms(have new prop to drop to 5500 to install before next outing).The only issue...
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    LU dimensions help

    Im looking to go from 21p to 23p prop on my 1988 blackmax 150xr4.I read one description on ebay of a prop that concerned me a little.It said "this prop will fit all v6 outboards 150 to 250hp(except xr4).so my question is why?is it just an issue of re hubbing the prop or is their dimensional...
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    fit help please

    im looking at a 23p 3-blade quicksilver prop to replace my 21p laserII which has my motor revving too high.question is,i have a 1988 xr4 merc blackmax 150.i kinda think i remember that this is slightly different than other mercs,dimensions wise.can someone confirm or deny this and also if it is...
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    need help please

    I hope this doesnt break any forum rules.What is a fair for both parties price for me to ask for my mercury laserII SS 21p 3 blade on a 1988 mercury 150 black max?No dings at all,anywhere.the only flaw is that it doesnt shine like a brand new one.I just know from on here(thanks to all) that i...
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    teleflex dual steering help

    I have,what I feel,is too much free play in the middle of the steering spectrum.when im running my bassboat,straight,i can turn the wheel to @10 o`clock and 2`oclock w/out any change and no tension felt.then it turns fine,both ways.is there an adjustment that can be made?I can live w/it,but...
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    anyone tried?

    Since im "required"to have a small oar on board my boat,i just started wondering.How would you row a 8ft wide,19ft bass boat? I see the reasons for the throwable required and of course distress flag,whistle,life vests,etc.BUT,the oar kinda gets me.I dont think i would,or COULD use a little oar...
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    should i be worried?

    ok.1988 150 black max.from post on here and one on props section,ive determined i need to step up in pitch on my prop to bring WOT rpms down.this boat is new to me,cajun 18 1/2ft bass boat.at WOT it is up to 6000-6100rpms.changing pitch will bring rpms down between 250-400.so couple...
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    try again

    so i got NO help in last post so here goes again.1988 cajun bassboat.18 1/2ft w/1988 mercury 150hp xr4 black max.small jackplate,stingray hydrofoil,laser11(two)SS 21p prop.diameter unknown(number on prop is 48-16546A45 21p).2 adults@220lbs. ea.,3 batteries,@15gal. gas,and normal bass gear.dry...
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    1988 150xr4 stalling

    not very hard to start first thing.idles good,takes off good,doesnt miss a beat at WOT.when i slow down to fish it dies.doesnt go back to idle.to restart i have to lift fast idle lever and leave up till it smoothes out a little.then its fine.can shut off.start back up when ready,take off,run...
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    performance question

    ok,i have a 1988 cajun ricky green fishing machine.18 1/2 ft.1988 mercury xr4 150 black max w small jackplate.laser ss 21p prop.2 people@220lbs ea.and normal bass gear and @15gal. gas on board.4 batteries. at WOT,trimmed,im turning 6100rpms and gps reads 53mph.does this seem ok?im a prop...
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    merc xr4 150 rpms question

    runnning a cajun "ricky green fishing machine"18 1/2ft w/xr4 150 merc.6" jackplate both 1988.at WOT,trimmed,i am running right at 6000rpms.prop is a 21p laser SS.is this a safe rpm for that motor?what is max rpm for it?no im not going try to get more out of it(it flies already)just dont want to...
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    circuit breaker question

    hello.so i have a 24v trolling motor.originally,it had a black 20a breaker on neg. terminal and red 20a on the positive(the way i bought boat).well of course i kept popping 20a so i went and got a 50a.put it on positive wire.left the 20a on ground wire.obviously,this was wrong as again lost...
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