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    Repower: DF140 vs Opti 175 XS

    I need to repower my 1983 20' Mako. Currently has a 1986 135 hp Merc Black Max. I will be buying new. To keep my weight close to the current Merc, my top choices are the Suzuki DF140 and the Optimax 175 Pro XS. Its a win-win compared to my current power plant, but I need some more info to make...
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    '86 Merc Black Max no spark

    i am the proud new owner of a 1983 Mako with V-135 Merc Black Max. I had it surveyed and the important items checked out OK...boat was relatively dry and solid, compression 128-130 on all 6, lower unit clean, merc ran good on land and in the water. the major issue noted by the surveyor was...
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    Sport Jet 90 Regulator Bad/No Start

    94 Sport Jet 90 with Red Stator. CDI as far as I know. My regulator burnt up a couple days ago. See pic. I think it happened while I was driving last week...she died dead as a door nail at WOT. I could smell burning plastic or something. In addition to the pictured damage, my battery terminal...
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    Broken Trigger Assembly? on Sport Jet 90

    Hello Please see attached photo (taken from under the flywheel from the carb side of the engine). Its a Mirage Boat with 1994 Oil Injected Sport Jet 90. This broken piece (of what looks like plastic) is preventing me from getting to WOT. The link from the top of the towershaft to the trigger...
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