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    1999 Mercury Blue Label vs Red Label

    Someone told me the "blue" Mercury decals for a 1999 125 hp 2 stroke outboard were possibly for Saltwater version of the same motor with the red decals. Anyone have any input as to if that is correct and if so.....what special features might the "saltwater" motor have over the freshwater?
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    1999 Mercury 2 stroke decals?

    I have a 1999 Proline 17 foot with a Mercury 2 stroke outboard. I have the serial number and all but I really do not know how to identify the exact motor. The emissions sticker on the motor says 100-125 hp. First is there a way of identifying exactly which hp rating this motor is and...
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    Bow cushion for back rest?

    I have a 99' Proline 17 foot center console. My small son and wife sit up front while we are cruising and occaisonally my son will bump his head on the side of the boat. I see alot of bowriders with a small (8-10") band of padding to rest people's back against while riding. Does anyone know of...
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    Normal Temp indication

    1999 Mercury 2 stroke (labled 100-125 Hp) actual Hp, I do not have a clue. With sea water running 80-82 degrees Farenheit, what would a "normal" temperature range be for the engine?
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    Tachometer troubleshooting help please

    1999 Proline 17' center console. Original Faria gages (0-7000 rpm). Mercury 100-125 Hp 2 stroke outboard. My tachometer is frozen at 500 rpm. All my other gages work and I have checked all connections in the back of the gage cluster for tightness and connection. I removed the cowl on the engine...
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