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    Distributor Cap Corrosion and RPM Gauge not working

    Recent purchase 1999 Mercruiser 3.0. Attempting to track down issues with issues getting on plane. Engine idles and starts fine but low power when attempting to get on plane. the RPM gauge is not working, while looking around and cleaning terminals I noticed corrosion on the distributor cap. Is...
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    RPM increase when positive cable disconnected

    Any reason why the RPMs would increase when I disconnect the positive battery cable? I noticed this by mistake on a 1999 Mercruiser 3.0 while trying to track down why several gauges are not working. this is a recent purchase so I have no history on the boat. I have noticed the boat is slow to...
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    Boat Prices/ Estimates Sea Hunt Advice

    Im looking to buy a 17-21' Dual Console. I have come across a few Sea Hunt Escape models and am wondering about pricing. I have checked NADA and there is no option to select what motor is with the boat (2006 Sea Hunt Escape 186 Yamaha F115). Do I need to add the NADA boat value($8,920) to the...
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    Knocking in gear at low rpm

    I have a 2002 mercury 90 elpto. I have it on my 24' pontoon boat. When in gear forward and reverse there is a knocking or rattle that is very noticable accomponied with some vibration. The knocking/rattle is completley eliminated when around 2000 rpm and higher. I have recently took the boat to...
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    Knocking in gear idle at low rpm? Timing?Ignition?

    I recently purchased a pontoon boat with a 2002 mercury 90 elpto 2-stroke. The motor has a knock and rough vibration (Grinding rattle vibration) when in gear at a low idle speed and when out of gear in neutral . I recently took the boat to a tech. and he said he adjusted the timing cleaned carbs...
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