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    Engine stuck in reverse-Help!!!

    My 2005 Mercury 150hp outboard is stuck in reverse. When I shift the lever into forward the lever moves but the engine remains in reverse. I thought the motor was shifting a little harsh lately, making a grinding sound, and someone told me to shift the engine with a "firmer" hand which I did but...
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    Engine grinds when shifting....

    I've got a 2005 Mercury 150 hp Saltwater outboard, serial number 1B043835. When I shift from neutral into foward or reverse I get a terrible grinding noise. It's like a car trying to shift gears without pushing the clutch in. I can't imagine that it's any good for the engine but what do I do to...
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    Tachometer Not Working

    I just bought a 2005 21Sport powered by a 2005 Mercury 150hp Saltwater outboard last month. I've only ridden in the boat once just before I bought it. In preperation of launching the boat soon I started the engine today (on trailer) and noticed that the tach was not working. How can I check to...
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    Wiring 2nd battery, switch & charger...Help!

    I?m adding a second battery (deep cycle) to my 2005 Proline 21Sport Center Console and need some help. The starting battery (old one) is in the starboard stern compartment. The battery I?m adding (deep cycle) is in port stern compartment. I?ve also added a 2 bank charger that I?ve mounted in...
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    Which Trolling Motor

    I've got a 2005 Proline 21Sport Center Console boat (21'-8") with a 2005 Mercury Saltwater 150hp engine, approximate weigh of 3400# total. I want to add a trolling motor but have to use a transom mount because the boat has a railing around the bow which would interfere with a bow mount. My...
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    Prop pitch?

    What do the different pitches on a prop mean? Is there an advantage between a 4 blade prop over a 3 blade prop?
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    I'm a new guy here....

    I?m a new guy here and will probably have lots of questions as I haven?t owned a boat in about 30 years. I purchased a boat from a guy who was going through a divorce so while I got a good deal I don?t know very much about the boat or engine. I went for a ride in the boat before I purchased it...
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    2005 Mercury 150 hp Saltwater

    Can anyone tell me if this engine, 2005 Mercury 150 hp Saltwater, SS# 1B043835 is a carburated model, EFI or what. I can't find any listing other then the EFI or Optimax engines in 150 hp. Please help.
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