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    Outboard Carburetors leaking fuel into intake

    I mean't low end bog. I have owned the boat/motor for around 1 year. Initially the idle and the holeshot was fine. Then slowly it deteriorated. I have not fiddled with the sync or spark advance so most likely culprit is the float bowls not adjusting due to sticky needle? Repairwise I have kept...
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    Outboard Carburetors leaking fuel into intake

    1980 (to be verified) Mercury Black max 150hp. (S/N 5503928). Now I believe it is a 1980 but not entirely sure. I have been having bogging issues on the lower end and had a shop check out the stator low/high which checks in spec. I am thinking the float needles are sticking. Thoughts from the...
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    Outboard Carburetors leaking fuel into intake

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    Mercury Blackmax 150HP idle

    Folks, So I have this 1980/1981 Mercury Blackmax 2 stroke. Recently the shop tested the stator, control box, electrical System from top to bottom. I have 2 questions: 1. The motor hesitates under load to accelerate. Below 2200-2400RPM the boat bogs down and then picks up nicely thereafter...
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    Adding ski pole or tower etc.

    Really? That will hold up? I mean they have some sturdy backing but towing off the transom? Is that risky ?
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    Adding ski pole or tower etc.

    Hey folks, I have a 1989 18ft Searay boat. She has a 150hp 2 stroke blackmax on her. I am wanting to add a ski pole to tow a tube or for wakeboarding etc. and am having trouble figuring out what kind of product to purchase and/or if it is a good idea in the first place. There's aftermarket...
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    Bimini Top Advice

    Hey folks. In need of some advice. Desperately want a Bimini top for this summer. I'm 6'4" tall so would like something not too low but also like to cast a line off the back of boat. Amazon has some decent priced Bimini tops. 6ft. long 46" high. The alternates are 8ft. long but 54" high. My...
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    Painting the topside gelcoat

    Hey folks, I have a 1988 ski boat. I want to paint over the gelcoat which is in relatively good condition. A bit of weathering and stains. I have read a fair bit about what is required to be done for a neat finish. Is it possible to just paint over the gelcoat with an enamel paint or is it...
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