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    Offset Thru-Hull Fitting

    2001 Proline 20 Walk: The outer flange of my nylon thru-hull fitting broke off and I replaced the fitting. The old fitting has an offset barb. I thought the offset might be to facilitate hard to access hose clamps and enable attaching the fitting by running the bilge hose thru the hole and...
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    Mercury Trim

    2001 Mercury 150HP Optimax Saltwater: Trim UP works fine from either switch. Trim DOWN does not work from either switch. I have the manual but trying to locate the components (solenoid, relay, etc.) for circuit testing is wearing me out. Help appreciated.
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    Yamaha 20HP 4-Stroke No Start/Tilt

    My 2010 outboard has less than 50 hrs. It's used gently as a trolling motor. Today, I used the power tilt to lower it into the water. I hit the starter button and.......nothing. The tilt also failed to operate. Back in the driveway, I checked the voltage to the motor at the starter...
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    2009 Yamaha 20 HP 4-stroke Shift Stuck

    The motor was shut down with the motor in forward gear. Now, I can't get the shifter into neutral. Jiggling the prop while putting a little pressure on the shifter doesn't work. Help! Problem solved: The throttle wasn't fully closed. The motor will shift with the throttle slightly cracked if...
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    Thermostat Replacement

    2001 Optimax 150XL, SN 0T320979, SmartCraft instruments. I get the occasional over-temp horn when I apply power after idling around for awhile. I bring it back to idle for a minute and everything's back to normal. Changing the thermostats is a cheap first step. I bought the OEM thermostats and...
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    Optimax Power Loss

    2001 150HP Optimax DFI with 383 hours. Had been turning 5200 rpm at WOT but now, I'm getting only 4800 rpm WOT and the hole shot has degraded. I installed the proper spark plugs/gap (per Mercury Tech Support) about ten hours ago. I replaced the fuel/water separator and the fuel primer bulb...
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    Touch-Up Spray Paint

    I've tried two different brands of gloss white spray paint (aerosol can) and still don't like the match. Appliance White is not quite the color. Has anyone found the perfect match for 2001 ProLine white? Spectrum gelcoat paste won't solve the problem because the small area being touched-up...
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    SeaStar Hydraulic Steering

    2001 ProLine 20Walk w/150HP Optimax: Has anyone installed a SeaStar system on his boat? If so, how difficult is the installation and is it worth it?
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    Stainless Steel Cupholders

    iboats Part # LCH-1SS-DP, stainless steel cupholder, 3-3/4" dia. I asked iboats a few questions and they referred me to the manufacturer. I'd rather ask a satisfied (?) buyer. Maybe somebody on the forum has bought these cupholders. Are they high-quality items? Highly polished? Is it a full...
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    Gelcoat Repair Kit

    2001 ProLine 20Walk: I have a dime-size chip in the interior gelcoat and was thinking about a Spectrum gelcoat color-matched (white) patch kit. Any good/bad comments on Spectrum? Any other suggested product? ProLine recommended Spectrum. Spectrum's $9 UPS charge is on the high side...............
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    Teleflex Power Steering Kit

    My boat: 2001 ProLine 20Walk/150HP Mercury. My wife would like power steering. I need some opinions based on experience with Teleflex SeaStar kits. Will I notice much of a difference?
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    Spark Plug Removal

    2001 Optimax 150HP DFI: How do you remove the No. 6 spark plug (bottom, port side)? Special wrench or do I have to start removing parts to get at it?
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    Mercury-to-Yamaha Conversion

    I have a 2001 Mercury 150HP Optimax and am considering repowering with a Yamaha 200HP 4-Stroke. Since Mercury and Yamaha have been working together on engines, could I be lucky enough to be able to use my steering and controls in such a conversion? I know I'd have to install new instruments...
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    2001 150HP Optimax Gauges

    The SmartCraft SC100 link gauges are not compatible with my motor (link gauges work with 2002 Optimax V6 and newer). Mercury makes a harness to switch from digital to analog gauges. However, I'd lose my SmartCraft monitoring/warning system. The read-outs using the "Mode" button on my tach and...
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    SmartCraft Link Gauges

    2001 150HP Optimax. I ordered a set of SC-100 link gauges only to find that they are not compatible with my motor. The Mercury parts catalog states: "For 2001 Optimax outboards. The parts guy said, "This is it." Too bad he didn't read further because the next sentence reads: "For 2002 and later...
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