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    2000 Prosports 16' Pro Skiff

    2000 Prosports 16' Pro Skiff I have this boat and looks to be the same as the 2001. Anybody know the weight nada states its 850pounds but it also states its a Pro Bay and I have a skiff. Its supposedly 100% fiberglass so 850 does nt sound right. i cant find anything online as i guess they are...
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    Which Fuel and Oil to use in Suzuki outboards

    Got a new 4 stroke Suzuki and looking on opinions on what fuel to use, non ethanal or not? Also, does the Suzuki motor oil differ from the other brands or just go strictly Suzuki? All thoughts and suggestions welcome. thanks
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    Prop fit question

    Will this prop work on a 2018 ned Suzucki DF70 outboard? It looks like it will just need a hub kit? https://www.boatpropellerwarehouse.com/product/29498/silverado-13-x-18-quicksilver-rh-propeller-qs5118x
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    2 stroke vs a 4 stroke

    What are the opinions on a 2 stroke vs a 4 stroke. Even though old a lot of people say 2 stroke is the way to go. All comments welcomed. looking to buy a new 4 stroke or save money and get a used 2 stroke.
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    Trailer lights issue please please help driving me nuts!

    Please help. I am at a stump and cant figure it out. My trailer left turn signal is dim, right works, brake works but the left is dim. All this works only if running lights are off, if they are on, nothing works at all. Seems a bad ground but I have checked it over and over. I have my 4runner...
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    Suzuki 4 Stroke outboards opinions

    Hello, Looking to get a new 75HP Mercury outboard but was presented with a 70HP Suzuki that will be $500 wth all new controls, prop and 6 year warranty. Please chime in and let me know what everyone thinks of a Suzuki vs a Mercury or other make ? Please advise. I appreciate it.
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    Buying a used 2 Stroke outboard tips?

    Hello, I am lookig to buy a used outboard and I fould one about 17 years old with awesome compression on all 3 cylinder? Owner states was used in fresh water oy and always maintained and it looks great in pictures but seller lives 3 hours away. Any thoughts suggetions on what else to check...
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    2000 75HP Mercury with low compression on 1 Cylinder

    Hello, Would a bad head gasket cause one out of 3 cylinders to have low compression? I got 120psi on 2 and 60psi on cyinder 3. Also, should I still be able to start engine and stay running because mine wont. Any help would be appreciated. I already replaced fuel filter, rebuilt carbs and fuel...
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    75HP Mariner/Mercury outboard 2 Stroke acting wierd out of blue

    Went out last week and everything seemed fine. On way home toppe of tank and went out again next day. Dropped boat everything was fine went full throttle to fishing spot but engine just died. Would not start so trolled back to ramp. At ramp tried it a few times and got it to start but would cut...
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    75HP Mariner/Mercury outboard trim sluggish going down intermittently then works fine

    Anybody have any thoughts or ideas? I dropped boat in water this past weekend and the engine trimmed down very slowly. I thought oh no a bad battery bt wasnt as engine started right up. Then it started to trim just fine. Anybody got any thought or ideas what maybe happening. it did sit for a few...
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    Mercury?mariner 75HP outboard starter clicks randomly

    I have had about a dozen incidents where when I turn the key, i just get a click and engine does not start. This weekend, after fishing for 2 hours we decided to move and engine did the clicking no start again but it took over 20 tries before it actually turned over. I took the cowl off and the...
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    Watersnake troll motor noisy

    I have a watersnake 54lb thrust troll motor that is noisy/squeaky when i turn the handle. It is sticky and I don't know how to resolve issue. anybody have one that did this? I have sprayed silicon spray and it help but eventually starts to do it again. I appreciate any help..
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    Deck water problem

    New some help/suggestions. My 16' flatboat has a drain on the deck in the rear of of boat in the middle for any water to drain out. My issue is the drain hole sits under water level and still of idling. When up on plane any water in the deck drain out but as soon as I slow down/stop water starts...
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    Trailor right turn signal only not working

    I have a brand new submersible led kit I installed and was working great. Then I had some issuse and found the failed wire and repaired. Everything works, brake lights, running lights, left turn signal. The only thing that does not work is the right turn signal. All wires check out fine. Any...
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    How to maintain troll motor battery

    Hello, I never had a troll motor before so it is new to me. What's the best way to maintain the battery? Its been working fine for 6 months now and this past weekend it started to get real weak and I could not troll anymore? I have always put a solar panel to trickle charge it. I have one on...
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    Tank valve assembly

    Hello, I have a 75HP Mercury 2 stroke that has an oil tank that is missing the valve assembly. What is the purpose of this valve? Does anybody know? Please advise. thanks
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    Lower unit stuck issue

    I dropped my lower unit on a 2000 mariner/Mercury 75HP outboard and it was a bear. Really had to hit hard to get it to come down but got it off. What causes this and how do I got about installing so it's not so difficult? I am looking to replace pump and other seals and was hoping if anybody can...
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    Engine oil leak at the lower unit

    Help please!! I have a 2000 Mariner/Mercury 75HP outboard that I got May 2016 and has been awesome with no issues. Now, I saw an oil leak on my driveway. I had a look at the source of the oil leak and it appeared to come from a small 1/8" port on the underside of the fin towards the transom. I...
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    1978 Johnson 75HP outboard no starting at times

    I have one of these motors and it runs great, but my last 2 outings have been wierd. I drop the boat in the water, starts right up, I go to my fishing spot. Anchor and fish. I decide to move, and the engine turns over but won't start. I tried for like 10-15 minutes and nothing. So I let it sit...
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    Tire tread same on both sides, do I have problem

    Hello, I just bought a magic Tilt trailer with 14" tires that has a capacity of 3100 lbs. My bought weighs around 2000-2500 lbs. What I noticed is that the 2nd tread on the tires from the trailer side is worn on both tires. The salesman says that it is Ok. Do I have a problem starting? Any...
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