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    1994 Mercury Black Max xri 200hp/ 20' Bass Boat (looking to buy a new prop)

    Here's the basics. Current Prop.- Mercury Fast Five (5 blade) SS Current Diameter/Pitch - 13 1/4 X 23P WOT - Motor is rated at 5,800 rpm max. Easily done with this prop. Engine - 1994 Mercury Black Max XRI 200hp Boat - 1994 20' Astro Bass Boat (no clue on the weight) So here's the problem. The...
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    94 200hp Merc Black Max XRI tach issues

    As you can guess I'm having issues with my tach. Worked fine one day and quit the next. Backlight still works but not getting much from my tach. Sometimes it bumps to 1000rpm but no higher. Engine runs great but I am scared to move my jackplate or run it at wot without my tach working. Thanks...
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    Motorguide 82lb thrust cuts out with any resistance.

    Hello again... Recently purchased a boat with this trolling motor. Noticed it was cutting on and off if if I even got near any grass. Basically started jumping. Out of the water I can turn it wide open and if I put any pressure on the blade it will do the same thing. Any suggestions? Thanks..
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    Looking for compartment latches/handles.

    The boat is a 1998 17' Polar saltwater series. The front and rear compartments both have broken latches/handles. Honestly haven't had any luck. Any help would be appreciated.
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    8 hp Suzuki questions.

    I have an 80 something 8hp Suzuki on my Jon boat. The motor has been great. Always starts right up. The only problem is that after a few minutes of running it will drop 200-300rpm and stay that way. It continues to run smooth just slower. Any ideas?
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    1992 Evinrude 115 won't idle.

    Hello, First post here. Done a bit of searching and I need a little help. Boat is a 17' Polar saltwater series with a 115hp Evinrude. Took it out and it ran fine most of the day. Shut it off bc it looked to be running a little hot. We couldn't get it to stay running again. Changed out the...
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