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  1. zippy83

    Disconnecting Fuel line from the outboard

    I will look today in the bilge after I get off work. It could be that there is one there but not sure... I was told it does not have one
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    Disconnecting Fuel line from the outboard

    Thank you... I will mark it all up and take pictures as I go..
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    Disconnecting Fuel line from the outboard

    Thank you for the reply. There is no primer bulb on these new 4 stroke engines. Every time I turn the key to the on position I hear the fuel pump pump gass into the engine. Just like the cars these days.
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    Disconnecting Fuel line from the outboard

    Hi All, I have a brand new Mercury ProXS 200HP and I am getting ready to install the rigging tube from the motor to the hull of the boat. In order to do that I have to disconnect a lot of cables from the motor (majority electrical) but I was wondering when I disconnect the fuel line and...
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    Outboard Flex Tube

    Thanks everyone.... I found a 2" rigging tube on ebay for a good price and got it ordered. Will post picture before and after
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    Outboard Flex Tube

    Hi All, I just got my hands on my new boat and motor and I was wondering if anyone knows where I would be able to find some 2" flex tube so I can tuck in all the cables that are going out of the outboard into the boat. I have attached a picture... The dealer sells it for a whooping $410.00 for...
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    DTS Controls or no DTS Controls

    I do a lot of trolling for Muskies and Walleye... Looks like I might benefit from it... Thank you
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    DTS Controls or no DTS Controls

    Thank you... I thought that came out recently in the past few years. Good to know it's been out for a while.. And the upgrade is only $900 extra so I am leaning towards it
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    DTS Controls or no DTS Controls

    Thanks... What is the trolling function?
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    DTS Controls or no DTS Controls

    HI all, I am getting ready to purchase a new boat and motor and the motor I was looking at comes with an option to add DTS Controls for an extra $1500. I have done some research and know that it's Digital Throttle response system and that it's very jumpy. My current boat is a 50HP and is cable...
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    IDLE Adjustment

    Hi All, I was wondering if someone can help me figure out how to adjust my idle. I have a very old 1973 Mercury 2 Stroke 50HP outboard. It has been running like a champ for the past 47 years but recently it has been stalling when I turn it on and when it sits in idle for more then 2 minutes...
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    1973 Mercury 50HP Thunderbolt 2 Stroke

    Hi All... I am getting ready to sell my boat and motor but where I'm getting stuck is the value of the outboard. I'm not joking when I say this but this outboard turns on the dime don't matter how long it has been sitting. I just had it sitting for 6 months due to this COVID crap and turned on...
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    New boat question

    HI.. I'm looking to get a brand new boat.. Looking to get a Tracker v19 Targa Combo. Standard boat comes with a 150 Mecr 4 stroke but the dealer is insisting to upgrade to a 200 for additional 6k. The boat has a gallon gas tank and weights about 2250LB. Is the upgrade worth the $$? as for speed...
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    New Boat purchase question

    HI all.. I will be in a market of buying a brand new boat. I really like the new full aluminum deep V tracker boats 19' with a 200HP outboard. The only dealer I really have around where I live is the Tracker Store and Bass Pro. So my question is can you go to them and negotiate a price like...
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    Question about boat cover repair

    Hi All, I just found out that I have a big rip on my boat cover two days before I leave for Wisconsin on a fishing trip. This rip is pretty big, it almost seems like someone took a knife and cut a peace of it out. It is about a 5" x 5" hole. what is the fastest way to patch this up? I would...
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    Trim Motor

    HI All, I really don't know what type of trim motor do I have... A few years ago I wanted to install a trim motor on my 1973 Mercury 50HP. I took it then to one of the boat shops in the area and he installed what then seemed to be a good working (used) trim motor. I have used it for about 5...
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    Plywood sealer

    HI All, I am re-doing my decks on my boat and will be using 3/4" plywood. I know not to use pressure treated plywood on aluminum hulls so my question is what would be the best product to seal the plywood for maximum durability? I know there are sealers and stains you can get from Home Depot...
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    Boat Carpet question

    Hi All, I am getting to the point where my 93 Lowe 1706 needs a new carpet job. my question is should I spend a small fortune and get marine grade carpet from somewhere or is some home depot outdoor carpet good enough? Thanks Zipp
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    1973 mercury seal leaking gas

    Hi everyone. I have a 1973 Mercury 50 hp outboard. Today when I was putting the boat in the garage a noticed that it was leaking some fuel from the outboard. Its in the upper part above the exhaust. There seems to be an rubber seal that goes around the whole thing. Here is a picture does...
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    Adding an additional fusebox

    Hi All, I have a Sierra Marine FS40640-1 Fuse/Terminal block. My plan is to run a set of cables positive/negative from my new battery to it. However I am not sure which side to hook up the positive/negative wires. here is a picture for better visual
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