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    Mercury XR150 Starter Question

    I have a 2003,Mercury XR6 150 motor. When I first launch it and go to start the motor, the starter doesn't seem to engage,have to turn the key once or twice. Once it starts, it is okay for the rest of the day. Took it to the dealer and had them check it, they said it worked fine for them...
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    Prop SetUp?

    I have a 2003 18ft Lund Mr. Pike Aluminum fishing boat w/Merc. XR6 150hp. It has a Mercury Tempest 21 pitch prop, but maximum rpms is 5100. A prop person said to raise the motor leaving one hole from the highest setting. He said this would increase rpm and speed. The motor is currently in the...
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    Change Prop or Not?

    I just got to finish the breaking in of my Mercury XR6 150. I have a 18' Lund Mr.Pike fully rigged and two people weighs about 2400 pounds. I currently have a Mercury Tempst 21 pitch SS prop on the 150. Wide open, the tachometer reads 5200 RPMs, speed is 50MPH. The red line is 5600 RPMs. Should...
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    Circuit Breaker Installation?

    I purchased a 50 amp resetable circuit breaker to be installed with a Minn Kota trolling motor. The motor plugs into a recepticle and the positive and negative wires on the female plug run to the batteries. No instructions came with the breaker, so could someone tell me how to install it?<br...
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    Which Mounting Hole

    Ordered the Mercury 150XR-6 for my 2003 Mr.Pike 18' yesterday. I've been reading some archived posts about raising the motor a hole or two. Which hole would you folks recommend I tell the dealer to mount it in to get the best performance.<br /><br />Thanx!
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    Additional 25 Hp

    In a few hours, I'm going to purchase a Merc.150XR6. Before I place the order, I have a question. <br /><br />1. Will there be a noticeable difference between my Merc. 125 and the XR6? On my old rig I went from a 25hp to 40hp and it made all the difference in the world, speed, power and jumped...
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    Okay Deal or Not??

    I have the chance to trade my 2002, Merc.125hp with three hours on it for a 2003, 150XR6 Merc. The dealer is allowing $5400.00 for the 125 and charge $8310.00 for the XR6. This makes $3000.00 difference for me to pay. Does this sound okay, or am I getting ripped??<br />Thank You!
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    Which One would you Buy?

    Being new to boating, I'm going to upgrade from a Merc. 125 to either a used 2000 Merc.135 Optimax or new 2003 Merc. 150 XR6. Which one does everyone feel would be the best choice?<br /><br />Thanks
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    How Fast???

    I'm going to upgrade from a 125 Merc. to a 150 EFI Merc. It will be on a 2003 Lund Mr. Pike 18'. anyone care to quess at what the top speed would be?<br /><br />Thanks!!
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    Mercury 125 or NOT?

    Hello everyone, I was thinking of getting a Mercury 125 but after reading the postings by JoeS and some of the answers, I'm not so sure now. I know if I call a dealer and or Mercury they will tell me "best motor on the water" Hopefully I get a few more opinions than JoeS has gotten so far?<br...
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