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  1. zippy83

    Deep Cycle battery polarity issues (24v)

    Hi Everyone. I have been having polarity issues with my 24v trolling motor system. I got a brand new boat in 2021 and 12 1/2 months later I had my first factory battery issues (not covered by warranty) with polarity being reversed. Someone here mentioned to change out both batteries in fear...
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    Disconnecting the fuel line, let engine burn gas ?

    If this is a carbureted engine you will never get all the fuel burnt off, there will always be some left in the carb, I was told using Stabil on every fill-up will prevent issues with the carbs. I have had a two stroke carbureted engine for almost 8 years and stored it in my garage over...
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    Mercury PRO XS200 Tune

    HI all, I have seen somewhere where someone talked about tuning the Pro XS V8 models from 200HP to 248HP without having to change any parts out... I was told that the 200/225 models have the same exact parts, and that the 250/300 models only have a different throttle body to allow more air...
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    Need a new Battery for 24V System

    Yes I have load tested the other battery and seems to be fine. I have hooked everything back together and trolling motor seems to be working just fine now... I am keeping an eye out for the other battery if it starts acting up
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    Need a new Battery for 24V System

    HI All, I have a 2021 boat that came with a 24v trolling system. One of the batteries have crapped out and I need to replace it. What I currently have is a srm-27 CCA 600 RC 160 Currently I cant find that battery near me in stock (shocker) What I can find is another battery in the same size...
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    Question about engine oil

    Yes the manual calls for both 10w-30 and 25w-40 and the service manager said that 25w-40 is a better oil.. but did not mention anything about the temperature. Anyway I do not go out fishing if the weather is below 45F.
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    Question about engine oil

    I used Mercury oil from the dealership.
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    Question about engine oil

    Hi All, I have a new 2021 Mercury PRO XS 200 and I just got my oil changed (I did it myself). The manual states to use 25w-40 or 10w-30.. I went with the 25w-40 but recently one of my fishing buddies told me that his service said if you live in an colder region not to use the 25-40 and go with...
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    Oil type for my new pro xs

    Hi all i have a new 2021 mercury pro xs 200 four stroke and I am getting ready to change the oil on it after the first initial 20 hours. I am confused on the oil type however. The manyal states 10w 30 and it also states 24w40 synthetic blend.. What do you guys recomend? thanks
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    Min Kota iPilot foot pedal

    Hi All, My new boat came with a standard 75LBS Min Kota Powerdrive trolling motor. I then got a kit from ebay that allowed me to convert my existing head to an iPilot head thinking having all the cool gps features would be worth the upgrade. And I enjoy the features alright however when you are...
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    Disconnecting Fuel line from the outboard

    Just got it installed today. Looks a lot better. It was a bit more work then I expected since I had to move all the electrical cables that go to the outboard to another feeder tube, because the hydraulic hoses were in the way. I had to get the whole back deck off and move the cables. Before...
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    Disconnecting Fuel line from the outboard

    You are correct. Electronic fuel pump..
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    Disconnecting Fuel line from the outboard

    I will look today in the bilge after I get off work. It could be that there is one there but not sure... I was told it does not have one
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    Disconnecting Fuel line from the outboard

    Thank you... I will mark it all up and take pictures as I go..
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    Disconnecting Fuel line from the outboard

    Thank you for the reply. There is no primer bulb on these new 4 stroke engines. Every time I turn the key to the on position I hear the fuel pump pump gass into the engine. Just like the cars these days.
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    Disconnecting Fuel line from the outboard

    Hi All, I have a brand new Mercury ProXS 200HP and I am getting ready to install the rigging tube from the motor to the hull of the boat. In order to do that I have to disconnect a lot of cables from the motor (majority electrical) but I was wondering when I disconnect the fuel line and...
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    Outboard Flex Tube

    Thanks everyone.... I found a 2" rigging tube on ebay for a good price and got it ordered. Will post picture before and after
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    Outboard Flex Tube

    Hi All, I just got my hands on my new boat and motor and I was wondering if anyone knows where I would be able to find some 2" flex tube so I can tuck in all the cables that are going out of the outboard into the boat. I have attached a picture... The dealer sells it for a whooping $410.00 for...
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    DTS Controls or no DTS Controls

    I do a lot of trolling for Muskies and Walleye... Looks like I might benefit from it... Thank you
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    DTS Controls or no DTS Controls

    Thank you... I thought that came out recently in the past few years. Good to know it's been out for a while.. And the upgrade is only $900 extra so I am leaning towards it
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