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    1996 Mariner 225 carb spark plug question.

    My shop manual calls for NGK BPZ8H-N-10 plugs. The NGK cross reference at the boat store calls for NGK BR8HS. What is the difference and can I use the BR8HS? I'm not sure what is currently in the motor and it's a couple of hours away. I want to try to change them this weekend....
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    Any other way to find serial number on Mariner 225?

    I suspect that my 225 Mariner may have had the power head replaced at some point in it's past. I have been unable to locate a serial number on it anywhere. There is no sticker or plate on the mounting bracket, in fact, I can see faintly the word "void" several times on the right side of the...
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    O/B height on single engine cat?

    I'm not sure if this is the right area to post this but since it involves the prop, here goes. I have a Leisure Cat 26 with a Mariner 225. I have had intermittent problems with the prop breaking loose in light chop. When it does, if I back off the throttle, it will hook up and go. Trim seems...
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    Any other way to identify Mariner outboard?

    I have what I believe is a 1996 model 225HP Mariner outboard. I have not been able to find a serial number. The plate/sticker is missing from the transom mount, and I have checked all the visible freeze plugs on the starboard side of the block, and none of them appear to have anything stamped...
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    Battery Cable gauge for Mariner 225 Carb (3.0L)?

    I need to replace the battery cables on my new to me boat. The boat is 2 hours away and I want to get all the materials needed to take with me when I get back to the beach. I did a search here and the service manual has no info on what gauge wire is required. I know larger is usually better...
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    1996 Mariner 225 3.0L cowl decals?

    Does anyone know where I can get decals to redo the cowl on my motor? I found a whole cowl in nice shape on e-bay for $50, but the shipping was $175! 1996 Mariner 225 Offshore 3.0L V6 carb motor.
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    Oil Question

    It's been about 12 years since I had a running boat. Cleaning up that garage last week I found that I have about a gallon and a half of Quicksliver O/B oil left from the old boat. I know that I need to use TCW3 oil in the new boat (96 Mariner 225 3.0L carb). The jugs of oil I found are marked...
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    Regal Leisure Cat 26

    I just got myself a 96 Regal Leisure Cat 26. Does anyone have any information on this boat? Regal has nothing about it on their web site.
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    HIN Number question

    I just got myself a 1996 Regal Leisurecat 26. I have not been able to find much information on this pretty cool (at least I think it is) barge. As far as I can tell they were made from 1993 to 1996. I the guy I have doing the transom repair it needs had worked for Regal, and told me that...
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    Mariner 225 alternate serial number location

    Can anyone tell me where I can find the serial number in a 96 Mariner 225? The sticker/plate that is supposed to be on the bracket is not there. The bracket looks like it has been painted at some point, and I can't see anything there that looks like it was painted over. The manual I have says...
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    Merc/Mariner dealer in Cape Coral?

    I'm flying down to Florida next week to try to get my free boat running. Can anyone recommend a Merc/Mariner dealer in the Cape Coral area? The boat has been sitting for 2years and I'm reasonably sure it has clogged fuel filter and gummed up carbs. I need to get her running enough to get her...
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    Mariner 225 help! Fuel issue

    I need a little help. The motor is a Mariner 225 offshore, carb motor. It's been sitting for about 2 years on a lift in Florida. The boat needs transom repairs and I need to get it off the lift to a ramp so I can get it fixed. So far my father has charged the batteries, put 5 gallons of fresh...
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    Tekonsha Prodigy + Electric/Hydraulic Brakes

    Has anyone used the Tekonsha Prodigy with Electric over Hydraulic brakes? I'm going to be getting a new trailer built ofr the boat I'm getting and I plan on Elec/Hyd brakes. The "original" Prodigy (not the Prodigy P2) doesn't have any info about being compatible. I really like the Prodigy with...
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    Slide On Trailer opinions

    Ok, lets open the can 'o worms. I need to get a trailer for a Regal Leisurecat. After searching the internet and finding bupkis, I found that I'd likely have to get a custom built trailer. Needless to say, I got a bit of sticker shock..... I am leaning toward an Aluminum trailer because the...
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    Mariner 225 Offshore questions.

    What exactly is the "offshore" feature? I don't have a serial number yet (the boat is in Fl and I'm in Pa), but as far as I know the motor is a 1996. The cowling has the Offshore decals and "Computerized Ignition System" decals. Looking at parts listings for 1996 Mariner 225's some specify...
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