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    SS Prop

    I am looking at replacing my aluminum prop with a stainless prop. I have a 2002 Trophy 1903 Center console driven by a 2002 Merc 150 carb 2 stroke. The prop I currently have is 18 diameter, with a 19 pitch. I currently run wo at 4500rpm at roughly 35-36mph. Any suggestions would be greatly...
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    Lower unit Gear lube smells burnt

    I just winterized my 2002 Merc 150, and when I drained the lower unit lube it smelled burnt. There wasn't any water or metal flakes in the oil it just smelled burnt. I use the Quick Silver High Performance Gear lube. Should I be concerend? Thanks RustyC
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    2002 Merc 150 2 stroke running hot

    Recently I have noticed that at faster speeds my motor is running hotter then normal. when I back it down of plane the temp drops. It hasn't overheated, and I haven't heard any overtemp alarms yet. My tell tale has a strong stream coming out. My guess is that it is probably the water pump...
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    Outboard position for shrink wrap

    This is the first year with a boat that has power tilt and trim. I have winterized the boat and will have it shrink wrapped on Monday. My question is I have to have the OB raised to trailer it back and forth between my home and the shop. I spoke with one of the guys there and he said just raise...
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    Static Flush port on Merc 150

    I have a 2002 Merc 150 with a static flush port to connect a garden hose. I have always used this flush port without running the motor. A friend of mine says it is ok to run the motor while connected to this. I do see water coming out the pee hole, and lower portion of the motor when I flush the...
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    RPM Gage not Working on 150 Merc

    The RPM gage stopped working on my 2002 Merc 150 SWS. The gage also houses the fule and voltage gages. Both of these are working fine. I have the Clymer manual for the motor, but cannot find anything on the RPM gage connection? I checked all the connections going to the gage, and one looks like...
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    VIP Boats

    Does anyone have any information or Opinions on VIP Boats. I am looking at SeaStealth 206, and cannot find much information on these boats. I see VIP has been around for a while, but have not heard much about them. Any info would be great.
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    Sea Sport Boats

    I am looking at a 20'Sea Sport boat. Does anyone know how the quality of these boats are? I can't find very much information on them.<br />Thanks
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    SeaFox Boats

    I am looking at a 21' Seafox Walk around.<br />It has a Volvo 4.3liter motor. Any one have any opinions on Seafox boats?<br />Thanks
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    4.3 liter Volvo

    I am looking at a 2000 21 foot walk around with a 4.3 liter Volvo motor with 70 hours. It has a carburetor, not fuel injection. The boat has been out of the water since last season. The boat yard says it was properly winterized Fogged etc. My question is what to look for when checking the...
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    Cylinder scoring

    I am looking at purchacing a 1997 20' boat with a 97 Johnson 150 HP motor with less than 100 hours. The owner informed me that one of the cylinders has scoring on it. How big a deal is this scoring and what would I be looking at repair wise on this motor. Thanks for any input.
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