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    Need new tach.

    I recently discovered my tach is bad. I havent replaced a tach before and I was wondering if OEM was the way to go or do the cheaper Faria gauges work as well? Thanks!! Jeff
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    200hp Venom electrical trouble..

    So, I went to start the boat in the driveway. It hasnt been run in a month or so. I left a switch on a month ago which of coarse killed the battery. :facepalm: So, I grabbed a trolling battery and jump started it. It started and all was well. I disconnected the jumper cables and for kicks...
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    tach is reading high at start-up

    I started the boat in the driveway today since it hasn't been run in awhile. All was going well till I noticed the tach was reading 5,000 rpm's at idle. If I increase the engine speed it would climb. Obviously the engine isn't running that fast. I was wondering if anyone else had this...
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    Silicon Spray Believer..

    I have a 205FS Aqua Sport with a bunk trailer. The boat launch is pretty steep making cranking the boat on the trailer tough. I read on here about silicon spray and gave it a try. What a difference!!! I am anxious to see how launching goes...
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    Hey Clinton Lake Illinois boaters..

    Family is planning on boating this weekend (August 4) on Clinton lake. Weve had a busy summer and havent been then there yet this year. I was wondering how the water level was since we havent had any rain to speak of? I'm guessing the waster is hot! Thanks!!! Jeff
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    Looking for OMC trolling motor switch...

    Has anyone found a replacement switch for obselete part number OMC 0116768? I've been looking around at electrical parts websites and there are similar switches out there but I'm not sure they would fit. This one one ebay...
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    200 1996 Johnson Venom purchase - any tips?

    I am considering purchasing a boat with a 1996 200 hp Johnson Venom. I am new to outboards and was curious what I should look for before buying? My last boat had a 5.0l Mercruiser. Are they considered to be a reliable engine? Any common problems? Thanks!! Jeff
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    Had my bellows replaced....

    Ive got a 1991 Bayliner Capri 2050 that I bought the boat from the original owner last year. I knew when I purchased the boat that it had the original bellows but the only sign of wear was a leaking water hose. I took in this week to out local boat shop to have them replaced just to be on the...
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    Thermastat Questions 1991 Mercruiser 5.0

    Winterinzing the boat for the first time and going through the Mercruiser Manual. It says to remove the thermostat and fill with antifreeze. I managed to bugger up the spacer and thermostat to get them out. I was wondering if the spacer and thermostat were common Auto Parts store stuff or...
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    Power Steering Cooler Location...

    I have a 1991 Bayliner 2050 Capri with a 5.0L Mercruiser. Was curious if anyone had a diagram or picture of the location of the power steering cooler? I am just looking to the not so distant future of winterizing and want to be sure to get the water drained out of it. Im guessing it will be...
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    Changing Spark Plug for Dummies

    I just got done changing my spark plugs on a 5.0L Mercruiser. If you have never changed them before (like myself) it's not a lot of fun. The bad part is the boat is running great but the plugs haven't been changed in 18 years! After trying to use a regular spark plug socket that won't fit...
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    Great Weekend boat trip except -

    I noticed after pulling the boat out of the water the anode was missing. I had just replaced the water impellar for the first time (Thanks to all the info from this site) and was happy not to have any over heating issues! I plan on replacing the anode but I was curious if I should have used a...
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    Need advise on possible boat purchase...

    Been looking for a 18'-20' open bow for awile now. Had an 18' 3.0l mercruiser before that my family was happy with. (Probably should have kept it!) Anyway, is it safe to say this boat would be under powered for anything other then cruising...
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