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    corrosion question

    I have a 99 Merc 125 Saltwater that is concerning me a bit. I've got some corroded bolts on the lower part of the powerhead and some bolts holding on accessories. Also the top and bottom of the mount where the engine pivots side to side are getting pretty bad at the top and bottom. I wash...
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    electrically challenged

    Went to put a new pump in my bildge today and discovered that my other pumps, my lights and horn are not working either. My motor starts, my fuel gauge reads, my tilt/trim works. Checked all my fuses and all seem to be good. Any ideas? The boat is a 99 trophy 1903. The only extra add ons is...
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    Steering wheel play

    Hey guys,<br /><br />How much play is okay in a steering system. I have a 1999 19ft Trophy CC with teleflex steering and a 125 merc saltwater OB. The wheel shaft rattles a bit side to side and the wheel moves about 1 to 1.5 inches before the motor moves. What do you guys think?<br /><br...
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    getting on plane

    I have a 19' trophy with a merc 125 outboard. Yesterday, I had a hard time getting it to get up on plane. had 3 big guys in the boat, 2 of them back towards the transom. Would having too much weight in the back of the boat make it harder to get up on plane?<br /> :rolleyes: <br />Dave
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    bilge pumps....

    Hey guys,<br /><br />My bilge pump quit working on my trophy. No automatic from the float and no joy with the switch on the panel. Question is, what's the best way to determine if it is a bad float or a bad pump? Don't want to replace parts just for the sake of replacing parts.<br /><br...
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    First Tow

    Launched and recovered my boat for the first time this weekend. I have a 19 Trophy CC (yea, I know, but it sure is pretty) on a escort single axel trailer. Pulling it with a 97 Dakota extended cab, 2wd, v-6, 5 speed. Got it in and out of the ramp with no problem (no one else around so I was a...
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    Surge Brakes

    Hey guys,<br /><br />How do I make sure that my surge brakes are working properly? I have an 99 Escort single axel. Pulling it with a 97 Dakota, 2wd, V-6, 5 speed, with towing package. Has a 99 19' Trophy CC sitting on it.<br /><br />Thanks in advance,<br />Dave<br /><br />PS Taking her out...
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    Dakota

    Hey guys,<br /><br />I'm new to boating and have a question. I have a 97 Dakota, V6, extended cab, 2wd, 5 speed manual. Will this package pull the average 20' walk around fisher? My manual says I should be able to pull 4500 pounds.<br /><br />Thanks for the input!<br />Dave
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    first boat

    Hey guys,<br /><br />Just found this board. Looks like lots of good info here. So I have a question...<br /><br />Looking at a 1997 20 Renken Seamaster walk around with a chevy I/O. About 300 hours on it. Any thoughts. Guy only wants 14k for it. Seems kind of cheap compared to others this...
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