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    Glastron GT/GTSF 200 Boat Cover

    Hello Folks, It was time for a bigger boat so we sold the old '05 Nitro 288 Sport with a 150hp XR-6 and are about to land a '13 Glastron GT-200 with a Verado 200hp. The boat comes with bow and cockpit covers but trying to find a decent boat cover for storing outside. She comes with a Monster...
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    2005 Mercury 150 XR6 \ MAX RPMs @ 4800

    Good Morning, Recently purchased a used 2005 Nitro 288 with a 150 Merc XR6. I have had it on the water 3 times now and the engine appears to run very well - no obvious signs of trouble to the ear - gets right up on plane. The engine does have some difficulty starting after sitting but does not...
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    2005 Nitro 288 \ Merc 150 EFI - Prop Upgrade

    I'm looking to upgrade the prop on this boat - currently has a 3 Blade Laser II 19p with vents. This is a 20' boat and weighs about 1800 lbs dry. Some consider the 150 XR6 (not EFI) to be underpowered but I do plan on doing a power upgrade in distant future. For now, I'd like to try a different...
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    1986 Mercury Blackmaxx XR2 150hp Fuel Filter

    Good Morning, I've been searching the endless reaches of the internet trying to find an exact match for a replacement fuel filter for a '86 Mercury Blackmaxx XR2 150 (S/N# A957649). The part may be obsolete so wanted the opinion on a good fuel filter to purchase. The current filter looks 26...
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    Transom Replacement \ Repair Warning Signs

    Good Evening, I purchased a 1986 Procraft 1750v Fish and Ski w/ a Mercury Blackmax 150 a few weeks ago. Found the steering was stiff while turning to the right while loose when turning to the left. Steering appears to be OK when the boat is idle, low speed, and out of the water. Did some...
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