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  1. b.gagnon

    3d Printed Switch Panel

    I have been looking for a switch panel for my 13' whaler for two weeks! I had very little space left on the dash to fit it. I was about to give up and then I remembered that I had access to a 3D Printer!
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    Prop for a 15hp merc....

    2003 Mercury 15hp 4-stroke (non bigfoot) Short shaft.... Any idea what this motor shipped with? I have no history on the motor and what it was pushing. The prop on it now is a chewed up 7 pitch and that seems kind of low to me. I am cleaning up the motor to sell and have no intention on using...
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    What is this sensor? and wires?

    2001 Yamaha lz150 hpdi The sensor is located on the top side of the starboard head and the wires are not connected to anything.... What is it??? Heavy gauge Red Wire (capped) Group of wires - Solid Orange- Solid Pink- Solid Red (Port side lower) Thanks....
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    No stringers in my hull ???

    1999 20' Cobia CC I was just looking through a small access hole in the anchor locker and noticed that there are no traditional stringers (that I can see) in the hull.... It has large fiberglass v's going from the keel up the sides. There is not even a board at the keel. It is HUGE under there...
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    active cylinder management?

    2000-2001 150 HPDi Yamaha....(new to me) Does this motor have active cylinder management? My bottom port cyl has 93psi and bottom starb has 90.....The rest are 110-115. The motor runs great, just wondering if that is normal?
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    How easy is it to fake computer hrs?

    I put a deposit on a boat today..... It has a 2001 150 Yamaha HDPI How easy is it to fake computer hrs? I have a printout from it's last service in August 2015, and it says it only has 172hrs (majority under 2000rpm) It seems a bit low but the owner has only had it for 2 seasons and has no...
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    Converting a tohatsu 2.5 to 3hp?

    Can changing the carb on a mid 2000's 4-stroke tohatsu 2.5 turn it into 3hp? I am buying this as a project for my son. I want him to learn how they work (I own a 2015 3hp merc). The owner says it needs a new carb, so if If I have to buy one anyway why not make it a 3hp! Not sure if they tune the...
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    1100hrs too much?

    I have a chance to buy a 2008(put into service in 09) Mercury Optimax 150 for $4500 with 1100hrs... The engine was on a pump out boat for the town, and has been maintained by my marina since new. 95% of the hrs are under 3000rpm. Would you trust an Opti that has been properly maintained with...
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    Gelcoat cracks.....

    I am looking at a boat that is c1994 Boston Whaler outrage, and it has gelcoat cracks everywhere on the outside of the hull! The inside is in good shape for it's age....Was this boat abused or just poorly made???? Thanks....
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    Low water pickup???

    1999 225efi Merc Is this a low water pickup and did someone drill it or does it come factory like that? Thanks....
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    New leaf springs seem to sit low?

    One of my springs let go while sitting in the driveway this winter so I bought a new set and put them on....They seem no higher than the 20yr old ones they replaced. I bought 4200lb pair not sure what the old ones were but I assume 3700 ish... The boat is sitting loaded with 50gal of fuel and...
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    temp gauge not working..

    1998 Mercury 150efi I tested the gauge and the sender and confirmed both are working....When I install it and run the motor it does nothing! I think that it is not making good contact with the head...Should there be any kind of heat transfer compound on it? Thanks...
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    Mercury offshore meaning?

    What is diff about an Offshore model? I have searched everywhere and came up with nothing..I just bought a 1998 150 efi Offshore
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    1996 Mercury 150 EFI any good

    ----I have another thread going for my situation and am looking for feedback on this motor--- I have a chance to get a 1996 Mercury 150 EFI for $2800....unknown hrs (aprox 5-700) It is from a repower and was a part of twins. The counter rotating twin was sold last season and the new owner had...
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    $6000 Can't buy me happiness !!!

    I am looking to buy a used outboard in the135-150hp range. I (my wife) gave myself a budget of $5000-$6000.... I thought I would have a world of options above the year 2001 for that price but all I can find is a 2002 Suzuki df140 with 800 or so hrs. Installed with controls and prop for 6g's...
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    Lower water pump housing not same as orig......

    1989 Mercury 135hp (Sea Ray) I figured that I would change the pump and housing due to not knowing when it was last changed.... Sierra part # 18-3319?(entire kit) The lower housing sits deeper into the lower unit than the original, and the only way to make it fit is to remove the oil seal that...
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    No power under load....

    1989 Mercury(Sea Ray) V6 135hp Serial # C110747 Running a 17p stainless prop on a 17' 2260lb sea ray New to me boat + Motor so I have little history on it. The previous owner said it took a very long time to warm up! It has no power above 2500-3000RPM. After 10-15 minute warm up it will have...
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    Stratos 1700 Center console....info please!

    I am going to look at a 1995 Stratos 1700 center console boat.... I cant find any info about this thing, good or bad! Here are some questions I have: What type of construction did they use(foam filled like a whaler, or normal construction) I know every boat that size has +floatation. Overall...
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    Checking Hours

    I am looking at a boat with a 2002 Honda 90hp 4-stroke. The hour meter on the gauge is broken and I will never take the owners word for it! Can this motor be scanned at the dealer to find the hours? Thanks!
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    What is this?

    1987 Mercury 90hp I am Trying to fix a tach issue and found this.... It looks like it goes between the stator and the switch box. (rev limit?) There is nothing like it in my shop manual. Thanks!
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