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    Low RPM on 08 Merc opti 150 and now starting to miss (hickup)

    Hi everyone. Normally my motor runs at about 5300-5400 RPM (on my gauge) Got it out this spring and now can only get 4200 RPM out of it. Had it out again yesterday and noticed a tiny little hiccup (for lack of better term) every so often while running up the lake. was pretty subtle and only for...
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    Anyone with jetmotor on Mod V hull?

    Hi fellas. I'm looking at putting a jet motor on a new bass tracker pro team 175 TXW. Is there anyone who has a jet on a mod V hull? Or any reason why one couldn't do it? I'll take any information you may have. Thanks a bunch. Jaso
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    Carb kits and Manual for merc thunderbolt

    Hi, I bought a 1975 mercury thunderbolt 115hs inline six. Does anyone know where I can find carb rebuild kits, a manual and possibly other parts in the future. For now the carbs are leaking fuel and I suppose It would be good to clean em up and rebuild them. Thanks for the help.
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    advice on older 85 horse merc thunderbolt ignition motor.

    Hi guys, I'm seroiusly considering buying a 16' jonboat with an 85 hs mercury thunderbolt ignition motor. lower unit is jet drive. I believe it is early 70's model but not certain. Outer shell has red and chrome labeling vs the blue and chrome. Any advice on the motor would be greatly...
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    Lower unit leak fixed! Yay

    I found app. Half cup water in my lower unit the other day. from the advice of folks from this forum I changed out drain and vent plugs and gaskets. Went out fishn all day yesterday and was just sure that there was no way all that water could of leaked in through those two gaskets. checked this...
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    Did I screw up filling lower unit??

    I drained my oil in lower unit and refilled. Well.......when it came out the top vent hole i put vent plug in. I decided to give it a few more squirts to see if it would pump in or not. The oil started coming out of my prop shaft seal. Is this gonna be a problem? Should i change that seal now...
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    Water in lower unit. What do i do???

    I have a 2008 merc optimax 150. I pulled my drain today to change the oil in my lower unit and got app. 1/2 cup of water before the oil started coming out. Ugh!! I really dont know what to do. The thing has been running great as always. I think ive probably had it out 6 or 8 times since i last...
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    Any tips to fuel filter change on 08 Merc. opti 150

    Are ther any special tips I should know about prior to changing my Fuel/water seperator filter. I dont need anymore of those unexpected surprises..Thanks a bunch for your help Jason
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    Changing water impeller in 2008 merc optimax 150..Need help Please.

    So I got myself in a bit of a bind. Watched youtube video on how to change impeller. When I took all bolts off to pull off my lower unit and access waterpump, realized that there is a black wire that runs from motor to lower unit. That wire wont allow me to lower the unit enough to get the shaft...
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    mercury opti 150 maintanence? Need input.

    Hey everyone..I have an 2008 mercury optimax 150 that is on its third season. Every fall i drain all the water,change my lower unit oil and put 1 oz oil in each spark plug hole (per manufacturer suggestion). Thats my motor winterization..Just wondering if there is anything special that I need to...
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    08 Fisher hawk186 sport..lots of problems!!

    hey guys I'm not one to verbally bash a boat,so I'll try and be subtle. I bought this boat last spring and have had a ton of problems. Radio shorting out. Blown fuses, front livewell wont work,rear livewell overflows into hull, rivits popping out of handles, floor has a nasty crease in it,12v...
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    Fish show up as solid lines,not arches on hummingbird 777c2,need advice.

    Hey fellow fisherman. I bought a hummingbird 777c2 fishfinder for my bow. The thing had great detail. the only question I have is the fish are showing up as solid lines accross the screen instead of arches. Everything else shows up as advertized. The baitfish are in clumps structure is structure...
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    No Lowrance 510c, ordered the hummingbird 777c2

    Well fellas after alot of reading and research. I ordered me a hummingbird 777c2. Even got it on sale from the cabelas bargain cave for 449.00. I almost went with the lowrance until I really started digging and read some bad reviews on not only the quality of the unit but also the lack of...
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    Need reviews on Lowrance x510c sonar..

    Hey guys I'm about to drop 5 bills on a new finder.. I'm looking for something that will distinguish soft from hard bottom,pick up fish when there are actually fish, and just a good quality finder. I'm fishing fresh water from 5-100 fow. mostly after walleye. The lowrance x510c looks to have all...
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    19 pitch 16" prop wrong for my boat..need advice....

    Hey fellas i have a 18.5' fisher Deep V boat with a 150H optimax. The dealer put a 19pitch 16inch aluminum quicksilver prop on it. Well I'm only getting 5000rpm should be getting 5200-5700.Also top speed is a little under 40 and I should be getting at least 45 mph. Boat weighs 1500# dry. Please...
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    Is this right pitch prop for my set-up?????

    Hey guys just bought a brand new boat. Not to sure if the dealer knows what he is doing so I need your input. I bought a 18.5' Fisher deep V fish/ski combo. Put a 150H optimax on the back. My manual says at full throttle I shoulb be between 5200-5700 RPM's. Gonna out her in the water for the...
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    No trim guage on new boat.how do I know/

    Hello.My new boat came today. It has no trim guage like my old boat did. so how do I know when my trim is set proper..thanks for your input..
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    need help hooking up flasher to boat.

    Hey fellas,this may seem like a silly question but I dont want to fry my unit. I bought a new boat. I"m putting my Marcum LX-5 on it. I found a hot red wire to hook to under the steering column. My question is which black wire am I safe to hook to. can I go off of any ground wire or do I need...
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    need a good quality fish finder??help..

    hey guys,I'm an avid fisherman. I have a good flasher fish finder but am looking for a good quality fishfinder. I'd like to keep it within budget. 5 bills max. Please give me your input based on expierence. I want something that will show good structure. fish where there are actually fish and...
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    New fisher hawk186 sport finially here!!!!

    Well,my new boat showed up today.. Been wait'n for six weeks. She's rigged with a 150H mercury optimax. Cant wait to get her on the water. Any tips will be greatly appreciated. I've owned one other boat but am all ears when it comes to advice. thanks for your input.
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