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    P/Trim works inconsistently

    05' Four Winns 170 Horizon w/ 3.0 L GLP-C, #4012134130, SX Drive. Power Trim works 90% of the time then it stops working, all you hear is the clicking at the relays. I tried both trim switches on the bow and shifter, both have same results. Removed relays, jiggled some wires under the relay...
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    HP

    I'm looking at buying a 16.5' aluminum fish'n ski boat with a 75hp merc. opti. Is this motor strong enough to pull slalom skier/wakeboarder? Boat weight is app. 1400lbs. Merc. claims the opti has excellent hole shot. Thanks
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    Excessive vibration

    I have a '05 merc. opti. 75hp, when you put it in gear there's excessive vibration & clunking sounds at idle speed, but once you increase, normal. I had a black diamond prop. 19"p & bought a Trophy plus, same pitch, & the vibration & noise became louder. (This motor was a "end of lease" so it...
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    end of lease purchase,hard lesson...

    So I purchased a used 2005 merc 75 hp opti.<br />The original owner (leased) was a fishing lodge in northern B.C. (Canada)<br />Bought back by dealer in B.C. & brought back to merc's Standards by there trained teckies.<br />Well after doing my homework (B.B.B., opti recalls/mech. problems)I...
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    MERC. 75-90 HP OPTIMAX

    Need some opinion here, Optimax, 2 thumbs up or down.Also would the 4 stroke be better off.<br />(use fish & watersports)<br />Thx<br />CW
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    control warning buzzer

    95', 50hp merc 4 stroke, trolling or at idling speed (under 1000 rpm) within 2-5 min. the buzzer will sound. Turn off the engine and idle above 1000 rpm its fine.<br />Strong water stream from the engine.<br />Is the the buzzer for the temp. or oil pressure?<br />Beside that it run like a charm.
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