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    Mercury XR2 150 stuggling to get on plane.

    Did you get a look at the plugs that were bad ? That can tell you a story or two.
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    Duel battery troubleshooting

    Sounds like you might have cross wired your batteries in series, to give 24v. As a result and after connecting things correctly, one of your batteries might have suffered ? That said, I and many others have done just this very thing deliberately, to give some extra juice when required in an...
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    Manifolds (Trying to figure out what I am looking at)

    Hi. Is that an engine from a truck or car ? Is it possible that you’re taking water in, as a result of a not suitable cam behaviour?
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    What model is my boat.?

    No probs. Yeah. It’s a sun bridge. Great wee boats for getting a genuine 4 berths for cheap and a small hull that’s easily managed. Windows were known for leaking and making a mess of the roof lining. I had the 2255. Loved it. She had a 4.3 in her. Keep an eye on that omc out drive I’d say. If...
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    What model is my boat.?

    I know what she is. She’s a bayliner 2155 cierra model. Most had a v8 omc originally. They were made in the latter part of the 80’s. Usually like 87/88 would be the most of them. They were replaced by the later 2255 model. These had a bathing platform added and a change of power plant towards...
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    Prop sugestions tohotsu 2023 BFT 150 D

    Sounds sensible to me. If you do decide to take a gamble on a pitch for a stainless to try out…good news is that you are in the commonly used and sought after pitch range. So basically, if you see a bargain, used and great condition stainless like a laser 2 or similar (always know where you are...
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    What are these parts on mercury 150xr2

    That sounds like a strange reading to me. Most stator I’ve tested recently (admittedly on modern outboards), you should get an infinity reading across ground to each of the three wires from the stator. Going between/across each of the wires with the meter would be normally a very low resistance...
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    Prop sugestions tohotsu 2023 BFT 150 D

    Is the boat still useable now or have you finished for winter ? If still in use, I’d go out again with the 19” and get some numbers for sure. See how easy it’s on the limiter and how quick. Record the exact speed in gps as it’s approaching and on the limiter. You should be a little quicker than...
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    Prop sugestions tohotsu 2023 BFT 150 D

    Ok. Some serious prop slip there.
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    Slop in steering / power steering control

    Pretty normal looking to me. Remember there is just good old fashioned morse like steel cables between the helm and the steering actuator. Always some slack to take up there. Not to mention any backlash in the helm rack and pinion/rotary gear. Check your outdrive bushes for play externally if...
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    3.0 Mercruiser

    Hi. As long as your filter in at the mechanical fuel pump is clean, the insert filter you might have at the fuel pipe fitting going onto the carb too (don’t think you’ve mentioned this, if she has one that is) and your pick up and check valve aren’t getting clogged (sounds like it to me), then...
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    Prop sugestions tohotsu 2023 BFT 150 D

    What speed is she doing with the 19” on the limiter ?
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    2005 osprey new 380-c-b with dp nema2000 info

    The normal means would be to buy the VP easy connect gateway that’s suitable for the garmin interface. Not too expensive at all…that’s when compared to the silly and outrageous cost of the Mercury version.
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    Mercury XR2 150 stuggling to get on plane.

    I was thinking along these lines too. I’ve seen them on slightly later models, or perhaps as an owners diy addition. But if she’s anything like the age of my 150 from the 80’s…I don’t have one like that there for sure. Despite that or either way, that particular filter is certainly not original...
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    Mercury XR2 150 stuggling to get on plane.

    Hi. I’d check the fitment of that fuel filter maybe. That looks like the type of in-line filter from newer models with the quick connect fittings. I’m almost sure the older type that’s suitable for your engine is of a slightly different design where the fuel lines attach each side. Your lines...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Sounds like a good add on, either way.
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Got you. Yeah. I’m almost sure that, should anyone (including you) go over the gunnels, it shows the location of the man over board on screen. On the phone at least. Very clever Might be a different product again, but there is also similar (or could be this) that can immobilise the engines for...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Excellent. So will that act in place of the kill switch lanyard ? Must look into it further. Was aware you can get wrist bands for the occupants that alert if someone goes overboard. Possibly indicating where they are on screen too perhaps ? Your dash looks lovely there. See you’re sporting...
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    Engine Overspeed?

    Bmw is a swear word for me today. Trying to get my 5GT back on the road after a few years. First issue was realising I needed a dealer or software assistance…just because I put a new battery in the bloody thing !! Didn’t end there either ! 😂
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Is that the mercury man overboard system AF ? The one that aligns with the smartcraft network ? The occupants wear the wrist bands ? Been wondering about getting that
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