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    2008 Optimax 150hp - fuel pump?

    Boat will start, but when i pump the fuel bulb to the boat it never gets any firmness. I can run it at low speeds (under 10 mph) but any attempt at running faster (above 2000 rpm) and the boat starts "coughing" and eventually either dies or just cuts power on its own. Fuel and oil levels are...
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    Old Boat Trailer... need to assess roadworthiness - help

    I own an old boat, with a pretty old boat trailer... they are both vintage 1973. (inherited in 2007) I store my boat within 0.3 miles of the lake launch ramp, thus i've really never trailed the boat more than a mile or so. I would like to take the boat to a lake about 150 miles away, but I'm...
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    2008 Optimax 150HP quits running on me at weird times (now with video)

    I have a strange starting problem with my engine, this takes awhile to tell, so hear me out. Engine installed in 2008. Stored in dry storage, used on inland lake. When I goto launch the boat, it always starts beautifully and will operate great the entire day. However, when I keep the boat in...
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    1987 Black Max - difficulty getting starter to engage

    This is going to be a bit long. I have a 1970 Stamas Boat with a 150 HP Mercury Black Max Engine. The engine has been running fine for me, but the starting has been a real problem. Last summer I'd been having issues with getting it started and had to move the throttle around while starting it...
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