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    1994 200 XRi no fuel

    Hello, I'm trying to start up my '94 XRi after sitting for a couple of seasons. Replaced filters, changed spark plugs, sprayed some WD40 in each cylinder (did when storing also). New fuel, fuel lines and filters. It's getting spark, but no fuel. There is some 2 stroke oil in the cylinders when I...
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    How to test AGM batteries?

    How to test AGM batteries? A guy here locally has some AGM batteries that are used (from a solar array) and is selling them cheap. He swears that they have been babied and never been discharged and always been on the best chargers available. I don?t have a lot of money to spend on this and I?d...
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    Stop Leak in lower unit?

    I have a 200HP Mercury that has water coming into the lower unit. the oil is milky after a few hours out. I'm planning on pulling the lower unit and replacing all the seals after the fishing season, which is a couple months away and many fishing trips from now. I?m wondering if it would make...
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    Evenrude FICHT EFI any good?

    I've owned Mercury V6's for years and know nothing about Evenrude motors. I'm looking at a boat powered by a 2000 225HP Evenrude with EFI. I know nothing about Evenrude and would like to get some opinions on them. Thanks for any feedback.
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    Fitch Evenrude EFI any good?

    I know this is the Mercury forum, but since I've owned Mercury V6's for years I wanted to get the opinion of people here that I trust along with feedback from Evenrude people. I'm looking at a boat powered by a 2000 225HP Evenrude with EFI. I know nothing about Evenrude and would like to get...
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    1998 150HP Mercury Offshore - Carb or EFI? Comments on the motor?

    We are looking at getting a boat with a 150HP 1998 Mercury Offshore motor. I had just assumed it is EFI, but it doesn't say so on the cowling. Does anyone know if this motor is EFI or carb or how I can find out (not sure the current owner actually knows)? Also the motor apparently has very low...
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    How tough to move controls?

    The controls for the single outboard on my boat were installed in an odd spot, on top of the dash and sort of under the windshield. It?s very awkward to use and make fine adjustments and almost impossible to use sitting down. Besides being awkward its downright not safe in certain conditions. I...
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    SmartCraft compatible engine list?

    Does anyone know if there is a master list of all SmartCraft compatible engines somewhere? All I could find at Mercury's website is current models. Thanks for any help. -Will
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    Hynautic K6 on Mercury 200XRi

    A buddy of mine just pulled a Hynautic steering system off his bass boat and I'm wondering if I can make it work on my mid 90's Mercury 200XRi? Can it work and is it an appropriate system for that motor? I'm not familiar with Hynautic. Is that a good system? The cylinder is a K6 and the helm...
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    Convert Steering to Hydraulic... how big a job is it?

    Hello, I have a 200HP XRi and have always had steering problems. Its currently setup with a single cable system and its a real bear to manage. Everything is lubed up well, but I have a heck of a time getting the thing to track straight and it almost always take two hands to make even small...
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    Affordable Seat Anchors

    I'm installing pedestal seats in my boat and need to bolt them to the deck. I was planning on using these anchors since I can't get underneath the deck...
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    Pro-Line Owners forums?

    Does anyone know of an active online forum for ProLine boat owners? iboats is great, but the Proline forum is pretty inactive and it would be great to find a bigger community of owners. Thanks
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    OEM Manual for Mercury 200HP XRI?

    Can someone help me find the part number for an OEM Service Manual for a 1993 Mercury 200HP XRI serial number 0G180XXX ? I've looked a great deal online, but so far have not been able to find a number. If you have the number or could point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it...
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    Add controls to '72 Johnson 25HP?

    I have a 1972 25HP tiller steer Johnson outboard. Is there anyway that controls can be added to the old thing so I can use it on a boat with steering console? Thanks
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    Nauticus trim tabs, any use on 21' deep V?

    Hello, I've been looking at trim tabs for my 21' Deep V cuddy with a 200HP Mercury outboard and am interested in the Nauticus automatic tabs, mostly because they are cheaper than other options. Most references about these trim tabs I have seen have been for smaller, lighter boats. My boat is...
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