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    XR6 Newbie w/o a manual question

    How do you change the fuel pump in a Mercury 2001 XR6? And How do I get to my intakes to spray the carbs down? Need specific details on both.
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    HB SI VS Lowrance SSC

    Is Hummingbird side imaging in trouble w/ Lowrance releasing there Struture Scan. I read that Lowrance has a better 2D, so w/ side imaging and DOWN will that put Lowrance over the top?
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    Sonar ? from a Newbie

    I'm pretty much a newbie when it comes to wiring a fish finder. I'm confused with the different wire colors I hv:grn,blu,orng,2yellw,blk and red. I'm trying to save money and hook it up my self. The transducer cord is very long so i can wire it to the back of the transom, but the power cord is...
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    Needs a creative mind

    My Dog chewed up two bottom (console area) seats in my bass boat this winter. I was looking for ideas on replacing them w/o having to spend 600+ dollars. I was thinking of buying fold down chairs and taking only the base cushion the same color as the backs and screwing them down if I can find...
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    Surge Brake Trouble

    I'm having trouble backing my trailer (01 Nitro) in the drive way, because everytime I start to go up hill the brakes lock up. After reading a few threads I noticed that some have a release pin (Where is it located?). On my tongue I have a cap that has a reverse position on it, and I turn it to...
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    Nav. and Brake lights Problem!

    I swung my tongue on my trailer over the winter to fit in the garage, and tore open the nav. and the right brake light wires. Not knowing until I headed back from the lake at night, noticed that they weren't working. Got home and repaired the the three wires that were exposed and touching each...
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    Rotary vs Rack

    Anyone have any opinions on what they think is the best mechanical steering, Rack&Pinion or Rotary and Why? Both Dual if that makes a difference Thanks
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    Lowrance HD's

    Has anyone used the HD's, and if so what are some advantages compared to Hummingirds side images?
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    Major steering problem!!

    Im a newbie in owning a boat, and on my mercury 01 XR6 the steering is so stiff, that i dang near throw my back out while trying to turn it. This weekend I cleaned the tar like build up on a the racks (if thats the right terminology), greased the lube points, and put WD40 on the racks all day...
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    cleaning carbs on a 2 stroke (2000)?

    Whats the best way to clean your carbs?
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    Fuel Line Assembly

    I Just purchased a Mercury Xr6 2001 (1st X buyer), and bought a fuel line kit. The kit that was recommended has the primer bulb inboard next the fuel tank, instead of outboard next to the engine. Will this be any problem in the peformance. Thanks
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