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    Mercury 1985 XR2 150 HP stalls in gear at idle

    I have a 1985 Mercury XR2 150 HP. Ever since I bought the boat in 1987, the engine has stalled when I'm in gear at idle speed (trolling speed).<br /><br />It also seems to be leaking gas when just sitting out of gear in idle. You can see a thin gas slick around the motor for about 3-5 feet in...
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    Timing for Stripe Bass in Saco, ME

    A friend of mine and I have been talking about trying to hook into some big stripe bass in the river in Saco, ME.<br /><br />Does anyone know what time of year they're running up there? What is the best bait to use, and where is the best place to fish for them?
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    Fishing for Rainbow Trout

    I'm new to Rainbow fishing. I took my 4-year old son with me last weekend to a stocked lake here in Hopkinton.<br /><br />We used the 150 HP Merc to troll with a small shiney silver spoon and landed six Rainbows in about 5 hours. I also pulled a wet fly with my fly rod and got zero! What...
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    1985 Mercury 150 runs hot at medium to high

    I have a 1985 Mercury 150 HP outboard. When I run it at idle (but in gear) the temp gauge reads about 1/2, but when I give it a little more gas (not enough to bring it on plane) the temp gauge moves up to 7/8 to HOT. If I put the boat up on plane, the temp gauge runs in the range of 3/4 to HOT...
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