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I have a 2003 150 OX66. Starts and runs fine. I tried to turn the engine off and it will not turn off. Pulled the rip cord and it still will not turn off. When I turn the key to the off position (with engine running still) the gauges and other electrical components controlled by the ignition...
Boat; 2000 Pro Craft Pro 175 Bass Boat (17'2" / 84" beam)
Engine; 2000 Mercury 125 (2+2)
Prop; Laser II 26 Pitch SS
Top Speed; 51 GPS With One Person / Gear
Hull / Engine Weight; 1649 lbs without persons / gear
I have suspicions that this is too much prop for the boat / engine...