chesapeakeboater
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- Jul 28, 2002
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Brand new merc 50hp 4stk efi 2003 model, first time out, with less than 5 hrs on motor, it stutters and alarm goes on. Engine was "pissing" fine so probably oil warning. Scramble to start kicker to get out of way of boat several times the size of my house. Limped home 15miles on my 15hp kicker, took over 4 hours. When close to dock on flat water restart 50, starts right up but power output way down. No alarm in few minutes run. Very serious engine problem likely.<br /><br />So now we will see how good dealer/merc service after sale is, as I want new motor or money back. Will post result of dealer meeting tomorrow. For 300 bux more could of had a Honda 50hp. <br /><br />Anybody else had similar probs with mid range merc 4 strokes or did I just get big lemon????????<br /><br />Maybe I'm too negative but I will be surprised if this is resolved this boating season and without the use of lawyers.<br /><br />really steamed in chesapeake..........