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    Mercury OptiMax 200 Hour Service Cost

    Can anyone provide me with an approximate cost of a "200 hour service" on an Optimax 150?
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    Converting to Digital Gauges.

    Hello All. I don't know where else to post this question, so I'll do it here. I have a Crest Tritoon with a 150 Mercury Optimax. The boat is a year old and probably the most concerning part of the boat is Mercury's Beep Warning system. It has proven to help us avoid concerns, but I'd like to...
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    Bottom Paint effect on top speed.

    What effect on RPM and Top Speed would bottom paint on a 23 foot Tritoon have? Added weight and drag, correct?
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    Open Bimini Tops-How much do they slow you down?

    How much does your Bimini Top slow you down at WOT?
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    150 Optimax--Am I getting Wide Open Throttle?

    How do I inspect and determine if I am getting Wide Open Throttle with an Optimax 150?
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    Top Speed with a Tritoon

    Hello, I own a 23ft Crest Tritoon powered by a 150 Mercury Optimax. 15 x 15 triple SS prop. The Tritoon holds 47 gallons of fuel, I usually keep it at half a tank for weight purposes. I have a moderate amount of gear that stays on the boat and I usually carry 6 passengers. With WOT, I saw...
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    Polishing deep scratches out???

    I need help. Has anyone had success with sanding scratches out of aluminum pontoons? Sanding and then polishing?
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    Bilge Pump?

    I own a 2012 23 foot Crest Tri-toon with 30 hours on it. I brought it to our dealer to have a few accessories installed and the bottom paint water line re-examed. Almost from the first time the boat was set in the water, the boat was sitting noticeably lower in the water at the rear of the boat...
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    Cleaning Aluminum

    OK, we are in Salt Water. The Boat remains in the water. The bottom is painted. What can I do to clean the Aluminum on my boat. Will ToonBrite hurt the bottom paint? Thanks
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    Salt Water Edition????

    Hello. I'm doing some research for a friend that is going to purchase a boat in the next month or so. The boat will be used exclusively in salt water on the gulf coast of Florida. Having visited several local dealers, there has been discussion about the "Salt Water Edition" and the importance...
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