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    Mercury V8 300 hp any good ?

    That makes me feel a bit better Thanks
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    Mercury V8 300 hp any good ?

    It’s a verado V8 ams mid. if that helps thanks
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    Mercury V8 300 hp any good ?

    the engine is on a fishing boat ?
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    Mercury V8 300 hp any good ?

    It’s a 2020 V8 Merc 300 so it’s not a first gen
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    Mercury V8 300 hp any good ?

    I am looking at a boat that has Mercury 300 . It was manufactured during Covid so it has the paint issues with the lower unit that seem to be pretty well documented. As far as reliability goes , does anybody have the good and bad on these motors. I never owned a Merc so I am just trying to make...
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    Intermittent starting problems…How to tell if ignition switch is bad ?

    Thanks . Sorry I forgot to mention that the ignition key has to be brought back a bit after starting , if not there is a humming noise . Not sure if it’s keeping the starter engaged or not.
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    Intermittent starting problems…How to tell if ignition switch is bad ?

    Was out fishing yesterday and boat wouldnt Start for awhile. I threw the anchor and was ready to call Tow Boat then I gave it another try and she started. When it wouldn’t start there was no noise at all, no cranking ,no clicking,nada! Got back to dock shut it off and tried it about 3 -5 times...
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    Lowrance X510 wiring question?

    Thank you that makes total sense
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    Lowrance X510 wiring question?

    Just checked my unit and I stand corrected mine is the X51
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    Lowrance X510 wiring question?

    hello, I have a Lowrance 510 bottom machine and it crapped out , there is a X510 color I can pick up at a good price but it is only the unit, now wiring or transducer. Does anyone know if my current connections and tranducer is compatible with the X510C thank you
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    Do I survey a 25K boat

    I spoke to Al Steiger , 1996 they went away from wood floors but still wood transom as you mentioned. thanks
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    Do I survey a 25K boat

    It’s a Steiger Craft 23
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    Do I survey a 25K boat

    I definitely can’t drill any holes pre purchase😂. The Stringers are fiberglass and the transom didn’t seem to flex at all when I pulled down on the outboard, not sure if that is really is an indicator for a rotted transom. thanks
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    Do I survey a 25K boat

    Thanks , a friend told me that as well. I will call my insurance tomorrow
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