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    Battery, is one ok?

    Thanks all, all good advice. I wasn't really wanting to swap out the on off switch for a 1,2,both or off switch, but that would be best. My thought of wiring them together was it would have twice as much juice to use before the reserve to crank was gone. I think for now I will just keep my...
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    Battery, is one ok?

    I just purchased a new pontoon. While shopping I learned about the multi battery switch and dual batteries. Unfortunately the boat I purchased only has one battery, although is does have an on off switch. I foresee me spending a lot of time on my boat anchored and floating with the stereo going...
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    Sun baked - whats the best way to fix?

    My new old boat was stored outside for the last 5 years. The place under the trolling motor is beautiful, the rest of the dark trim is kind of chalky and dull. I washed the boat upon getting her home and that made a world of difference on the overall appearance, but the trim is still dull. I...
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    Mercury 150 EFI what type of oil and how much?

    I just bought a 1998 Fish n Ski with a 150 Mercury. I did a compression test before buying it and it tested between 115 and 120 stone cold. I feel good about the engine so I want to keep it perfect. I plan to premix because I don't trust injection systems. Is it necessary to run any special oil...
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    Merc 150 1988 compression numbers

    I looked at a boat with the above motor, I like the boat OK but want to compression test the motor. One person told me the compression should be between 115 to 125 PSI and all cylinders within 10% of each other. Can anyone verify that please?
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    Mercury oil pump and compression

    I am looking at a 1999 fish n ski with a 150 Mercury outboard. The owner is running premix because the factory oil pump is shot. He says it is a plastic mechanical pump that wears out, is that true? seems like a terrible design. He bought a $500 electric oil pump that he leaves disconnected, I...
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    To buy or not to buy?

    I recently got exposed to bass fishing, and I loved it. I have been shopping for a boat and wow are they expensive. I have settled in on a 1997 Hydra Sport 20', with a Johnson 200, it is rigged nicely with 2 fish finders (not the fancy gps models unfortunately), 2 year old trolling motor, on...
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    Johmson 200 compression

    I am looking at buying a boat with a 1997 Johnson 200. The compression is between 90 and 93 on all cyl. Is that ok? Also when we did the compression test the starter kept kicking out, like a bad starter, but with the plugs back in it it does turn over and crank the engine? Any thoughts?
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