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    Mercury Optimax 1999 225s or 2000 150s

    Have a 94 27' Proline. Both of these twin deals are priced @ 6k, but the 150's come with props, controls, etc. The 99 225's hours are unknown and the 2000 150's only have 240 hours on them. Worried about not enough power with the 150's but like the idea of less gas & I really don't have...
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    Steering Arms Rusted

    Bought a boat & the 94 200 mercs steering arms are rusted out. I know its a huge job as you have to take power head & lower off to get at the middle section. Any suggestions on what to do.
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    how much would u pay on these mercs?

    need to get newer mercs and found a pair of 04 150XL & 150CXL opitmaxes each with 1400 hours on them. Just were serviced in june & have 2009 lowers on them & one of them has 2007 power head. Were used on a eco tour boat so mostly idle. How much would you pay?
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    starter disengages early before starting

    During starting, the starter disengages before it can fully get the flywheel going. Sometimes it won't engage at all & just spins. I just replaced the batteries 2 weeks ago & the starter/solenoid about 1year ago. Any thoughts? Oh & did try & jump the solonoid by going from the hot to the...
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    New Batteries brought E problems

    Put new batteries in & labeled all of the wires before putting everything back on. I can't find anything that I might have wired backwards, but most of my equipment won't work. VHF, GPS, LIVEWELL, LIGHTS are no but TILT & ENGINE WORK. Without the key in if I turn on one of these electrical...
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