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    Opinions,please

    Ok guys.First off,I am a mercury fan(older ones).I do not intend to bash or anything.To each their own.Anyways,what I am looking for are opinions on the new 250 SHO 4 stroke.My cousin has a z21 ranger w/mercury 250 pro xs(2007).Just got a brand new powerhead from mercury installed after no.6...
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    Opinions on brakes,please?

    What I have.1988 cajun bassboat 18 1/2ft. w/150 mercury.Single axle trailboss trailer.Tow vehicle is a 2000 1500 silverado,reg. cab,4 wheel disc.I dont think my rig exceeds the 3000lb requirement(guessing though).I live in the country and pulling on mild to moderate hills,my truck brakes HAVE...
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    too much technology,or worse?

    My cousins 2007 250 proxs just bit it.Bought brand new,maintained per specs,did awesome for first 2 1/2 yrs.This yr,did great early season,had coil pack go out few mos. ago.This past weekend.went out and while moving,the motor now sounds like theres a midget inside the cowl rapping in it w/a...
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    playing w/fire?

    History.Motor sat 5yrs(winterized).Mechanic had it running after imeller change,new gas within 10sec. first turn of the key.I run marine stabil.Have used it 3 times.Doesnt miss,not very hard to cold start,turns 6,000rpms(have new prop to drop to 5500 to install before next outing).The only issue...
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    LU dimensions help

    Im looking to go from 21p to 23p prop on my 1988 blackmax 150xr4.I read one description on ebay of a prop that concerned me a little.It said "this prop will fit all v6 outboards 150 to 250hp(except xr4).so my question is why?is it just an issue of re hubbing the prop or is their dimensional...
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    fit help please

    im looking at a 23p 3-blade quicksilver prop to replace my 21p laserII which has my motor revving too high.question is,i have a 1988 xr4 merc blackmax 150.i kinda think i remember that this is slightly different than other mercs,dimensions wise.can someone confirm or deny this and also if it is...
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    need help please

    I hope this doesnt break any forum rules.What is a fair for both parties price for me to ask for my mercury laserII SS 21p 3 blade on a 1988 mercury 150 black max?No dings at all,anywhere.the only flaw is that it doesnt shine like a brand new one.I just know from on here(thanks to all) that i...
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    teleflex dual steering help

    I have,what I feel,is too much free play in the middle of the steering spectrum.when im running my bassboat,straight,i can turn the wheel to @10 o`clock and 2`oclock w/out any change and no tension felt.then it turns fine,both ways.is there an adjustment that can be made?I can live w/it,but...
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    anyone tried?

    Since im "required"to have a small oar on board my boat,i just started wondering.How would you row a 8ft wide,19ft bass boat? I see the reasons for the throwable required and of course distress flag,whistle,life vests,etc.BUT,the oar kinda gets me.I dont think i would,or COULD use a little oar...
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    should i be worried?

    ok.1988 150 black max.from post on here and one on props section,ive determined i need to step up in pitch on my prop to bring WOT rpms down.this boat is new to me,cajun 18 1/2ft bass boat.at WOT it is up to 6000-6100rpms.changing pitch will bring rpms down between 250-400.so couple...
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    try again

    so i got NO help in last post so here goes again.1988 cajun bassboat.18 1/2ft w/1988 mercury 150hp xr4 black max.small jackplate,stingray hydrofoil,laser11(two)SS 21p prop.diameter unknown(number on prop is 48-16546A45 21p).2 adults@220lbs. ea.,3 batteries,@15gal. gas,and normal bass gear.dry...
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    1988 150xr4 stalling

    not very hard to start first thing.idles good,takes off good,doesnt miss a beat at WOT.when i slow down to fish it dies.doesnt go back to idle.to restart i have to lift fast idle lever and leave up till it smoothes out a little.then its fine.can shut off.start back up when ready,take off,run...
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    performance question

    ok,i have a 1988 cajun ricky green fishing machine.18 1/2 ft.1988 mercury xr4 150 black max w small jackplate.laser ss 21p prop.2 people@220lbs ea.and normal bass gear and @15gal. gas on board.4 batteries. at WOT,trimmed,im turning 6100rpms and gps reads 53mph.does this seem ok?im a prop...
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    merc xr4 150 rpms question

    runnning a cajun "ricky green fishing machine"18 1/2ft w/xr4 150 merc.6" jackplate both 1988.at WOT,trimmed,i am running right at 6000rpms.prop is a 21p laser SS.is this a safe rpm for that motor?what is max rpm for it?no im not going try to get more out of it(it flies already)just dont want to...
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    circuit breaker question

    hello.so i have a 24v trolling motor.originally,it had a black 20a breaker on neg. terminal and red 20a on the positive(the way i bought boat).well of course i kept popping 20a so i went and got a 50a.put it on positive wire.left the 20a on ground wire.obviously,this was wrong as again lost...
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    1988 merc 150xr4

    ok,im almost ready for the first run of my recently purchased cajun bass boat.had compression checked,122,120,121,122,121,125.electric also checked fine.unhooked oiler,replaced impeller,drained old gas and put new premix in.so,anything else i shoud check out before hitting the water?i know temp...
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    trolling circut breaker?

    have a 65lb. thrust(24v)autopilot on boat i bought recently.fished a trolling motor only lake yesterday and when ran at full speed it tripped the circut breaker and shut down.fished for 4hrs at slow speeds and was fine.ran at 6-7speed coming in,fine.question is this.it has battery terminal 20a...
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    trim switch broken

    have 1988 merc.xr4 w/quicksilver controls.trim on throttle is broken.where can i get the replacement switch for it?or would i be better off just getting blinker style on steering?on an 18 1/2ft cajun bass boat.thanks
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    88 cajun question

    i have a 1988 cajun 18 1/2ft ricky green bass boat that i just bought.question is where is the gas tank on this boat located?seems like a dumb question but all compartments in back are empty other than batteries,oil tank ect.fill cap is just behind drivers seat.my only thought is it almost has...
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    1988 150 black max

    i just bought a bass boat w/this motor.after calling a mechanic to have normal maitenance done(tune up,waterpump,carbs,etc)he told me parts like carb kit are no longer available for this motor!is this true?do i have yet another motor that cannot be kept running?please give info on where i can...
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