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    2017 Mercury 150 EFI Bogging Down

    Thanks for the tip. I certainly will keep it in mind.
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    2017 Mercury 150 EFI Bogging Down

    Ok, I replaced the spark plugs and added Mercury Quickleen. Ran the boat tonight at WOT multiple times without issue! Not sure 🤔 if it was the plugs or the Quickleen, but either way it seems to be working as it should.
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    2017 Mercury 150 EFI Bogging Down

    I believe mine has hi and low fuel filters, but only the low is a service item. I think I would need to bring the boat to a dealer to service the high pressure?
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    2017 Mercury 150 EFI Bogging Down

    Bump….
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    2017 Mercury 150 EFI Bogging Down

    My 2017 Mercury 150 is bogging down at full throttle. I can run 3/4 all day but as soon as I try to run WOT it intermittently bogs down. I have changed the inline fuel filter with no affect. I plan to change the spark plugs next. Any other thoughts what it might be?
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    Water Pump Question

    Bumping to hopefully get some additional thoughts.
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    Water Pump Question

    Here is a pic from when I dropped the lower unit. You can see the weep hold I’m referring to on the left and right sides. Next to the mounting bolts for the water pump housing.
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    Water Pump Question

    I have a 2017 Mercury 150 EFI that I just replaced the water pump impeller/gaskets. I didn't replace the housing. When I tested on muffs in my driveway I had a good strong stream but I also had water coming out of the weep holes at the top of the lower unit (see picture). Is this normal when on...
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    Non-Skid Gelcoat Wearing Off?

    I have a 2017 StarCraft that the non-skid seems to be wearing off. I did some searching but haven’t fount too much help. I assumed the gelcoat was rubbing off, but I did find one thread that mentioned the yellowing could be mildew? It’s on the front swim deck that gets lots of foot traffic, but...
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    Selling Newer Boat For Older Larger?

    I appreciate everyone’s input. It is helpful hearing others stories and experiences.
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    Selling Newer Boat For Older Larger?

    I’m curious to hear from anyone who has done this. We have a 2017 StarCraft deck boat with a merc 150. The boat has been good to us but we are now using it on larger bodies of water (Lake Huron in Michigan). It’s not really made for it so we are thinking of making a change. The problem is for...
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    Merc 150 Intermittently Bogging Down at WOT

    I was able to get out tonight and try a few things out. The only thing I did before taking the boat out was disconnect the fuel line at the motor then reconnect. I also disconnected the fuel filter then reconnected. I didn’t clean anything at this time, I was just inspecting. I was able to run...
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    Merc 150 Intermittently Bogging Down at WOT

    No carbs. My outboard is fuel injected.
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    Merc 150 Intermittently Bogging Down at WOT

    How do you check fuel pressure? I don’t think I have a gauge.
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    Merc 150 Intermittently Bogging Down at WOT

    I have a 2017 Mercury 150L EFI that will bog down intermittently at WOT. I can idle and cruise at 3/4 throttle no problem, but when I go full throttle it will get up to speed then bog down a bit then go back up to speed. This will continue until I back off a bit. I changed the fuel filter but...
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