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    92 Evinrude 175 Clanks while in reverse with load only.

    My buddy hadn't run is outboard in about 3 months and the other day he decided to make the block so to speak. We started down the canal without any issue out of the engine. For whatever reason he put the engine in reverse(from idle) and it just started clanking. Not just when going from neutral...
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    Replacement ignition switch 07 200 optimax.

    Had the back of my ignition switch fall apart over the weekend. Seems to be a ton of options out there for replacement. Mine just has the 6 blades on the back for wires to plug to. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a replacement.
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    Hub change going from rev4 to Turbo os1?

    I've got the appropriate flo-torq II hub currently installed with my rev4. I was going to test out a turbo os1 over the weekend and had questions on if the prop nut torque should remain the same and also if the hub itself is requiring adjustment. I read that the rev4 washer should be removed...
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    New Bassboat trailer needed. Need a little advice.

    So my Brother in laws 92 20' Stratos bass boat is still running strong. Little long in the tooth but you simply can't kill it. The trailer on the other hand has literally rusted apart. We were looking at trying to find a used replacement trailer but got a little confused on ratings. The...
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    Boat lists,porposes while on plane.

    I've been around boats for a while. Not all my life but a while. recently I picked up a 07 2110 w/tunnel nauticstar bay boat. The boat is outfitted with a 200hp optimax, 17p rev 4 prop and 6" jackplate. All batteries(4 of them) are in the center console. The boat is also outfitted with trim...
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    Effect Jackplate setback has on porpoising?

    I have a Nautic Star 2110 Tunnel. The boat has a 200 optimax on the back that sits on a Bobs 10" jackplate. From the information I've gathered 10" on a smaller bayboat is a lot of setback, 6" being more the norm. My question is how much more effect toward porpoising will having 10" setback cause...
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    Jackplates setback effect on vessels COG?

    I currently own a 21' cc bayboat. For the purpose of this question I'll outline the location of major components. light tackle and trolling motor forward of CC 4 batteries in CC Driver at CC fuel tank under CC 500 lb outboard at rear of boat mounted to 10" setback bobs jackplate. My question...
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    How to prime Oil pump(optimax)

    I recently changed my air compressor and need to prime the oil system to ensure the air compressor has oil in it. Is there a way to prime the system without the use of a DDT?
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    Melted common wire in boat wiring harness.

    I recently moved my batteries from the rear of the boat up to the center console(07 2110 nautic star). While I was under the dash I noticed that the black common wire that goes from the gauges and switches back into the main wire harness was loose and had obvious signs that at one point it had...
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    07 optimax 200 not getting WOT RPM.

    The engine is new to me and seems to run fine, Idles well etc. problem is I'm only getting to 5k on WOT. I spoke with a propshop and he asked if I had changed out the fuel filters lately and checked the throttle butterfly for wide open. He stated that he has seen a lot of engines that hiad rpm...
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    Replacement deck latch keys, Nautic star

    Recently picked up a Nautic star(2007) and it didn't come with the deck latch keys. They seem like chinchy little flat blade keys. Anyone know an online source to pick some up?
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    Mercury service history check.

    I was told by a friend to use the Mercury online service history check website to verify old work that that been done on my engine. Problem is that when i enter my serial number it doesn't find anything. Has anyone had good luck in this search feature on mercury website? I know my work was done...
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    Trolling motor power wire tinned or not.

    I was about to run power wires for a new trolling motor on my nautic star. The route is through conduit and protected from salt water. Is timned wire still a must? Its hard to get a handle on.
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    Smartcraft gauge confusion.

    I'm confused on how the smartcraft system works. My 07 nauticstar has a 200 opti on the back and analog gauges in the panel. Is it a single harness fed from the motor to under the dash and then pick the wires to the gauges your using? Reason I ask is two fold 1. My speedo quit working. It'll...
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    07 optimax tilt won't go up without a nudge.

    Noticed for a while now that when my 07 200 opti tries to tilt the motor up(not trim mind you just tilt) that the trim motor sounds normal but it won't lift the motor up without me pickup up on the lower unit to get it started. Down and trim in both directions is fine it just occurs mainly while...
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    Help with how shallow water drive is supposed to operate on 30 tiller.

    I have a 91 30hp tiller. For the longest time ive read in my owners manual that the motor has a shallow water mode. Seems like you are supposed to flip the tilt lock lever and the shallow water link is supposed to lock on the trim bar. Problem i have is that i flip the lever it releases the...
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    Jackplate for 1990 30hp long shaft Evinrude?

    I have a 1990 30hp evinrude on a 20" transom. currently I have only fully up for service or fully down. I'd like to look at options for jackplates. Can anyone offer advice?
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    Bimini top for 16' jon boat question.

    I was looking at putting in a bimini top on my 16' jon boat. I'm not sure of the length I should get though. The width i'm good on but I would like this thing to be able to cover me in the back while I driving but then when I fish off the back be able to fold halfway up so that at least some of...
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    92 30hp evinrude tiller trouble getting into neutral.

    This only happens rarely but the times it has happened it's been a bear to get the engine back working. What happens is it almost feels as though the shift lever is passing over neutral or wont let it get into neutral. This of course keeps the engine from starting. When everything is working...
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    1990 30hp mpg rating?

    Does anyone know what the rated mpg of an evinrude 30hp is at WOT and 3/4 throttle?
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