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    Pro and Consd - 150hp Verado

    I think I am going to buy a Mercury Verado for my boat this weekend. I have been looking to repower and I was wondering if anyone out there has any pros or cons abot this motor. Are they carburated or EFI? Mercury: Verado 150XL Any opinions will be appreciated Thank You All for your input
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    Mercury Verado outboard to buy

    I am in the market for a new outboard. Can any one help to direct me to a site that has " in the box never been used " Mercury outboards that have never been sold, let overs. I know that there are some dealers that have left overs but I don't know who. Are there any Mercury liquidators out there...
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    Bad compression

    I am at the end of my rope, so if anyone can help with some advise I would deeply appreciate it. Here is my problem. I have had my boat repaired at lease 4 times in 1 year for the same problem. It has stopped on me that many times while running at a good speed and have had to be towed. Every...
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    Oil Injetion System

    The cap on the engine mounted oil reservoir on my boat broke. Could anyone help me with some instructions or places to research for replacing the cap. I know the wiring goes to the warning module but never having replaced one welllllllll. And what would this cap run, money wise to buy. Mercury...
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    Fuel tank

    I have a 1999 Mako 19.5 ft. boat. Can anyone tell me what type of fuel tank is in the boat. Fiberglass or what? I got the boat used and have no owner's manual for it. To anyone out there that can help me I thank you Rico
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    Motor oil

    Could someone please tell how much oil ( if any ) should come or drip out of an outboard motor when raised to take out of the water after running. Mercury 150 hp Blue Water Series 1997
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    Occational Motor Alarm

    I seem to have corrected the problem with an alarm butttttttttttttttttttttttttttt. I think it was overheating. Found a clamp missing on an oil line and the oil tank cap was very lose. I still, on ocation, hear an alarm go off as I'm riding. It may be one or two beeps but nothing on going. I...
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    Motor Alarm

    I would appreciate any help anyone can give me. This weekend I took the boat out for a short time and ran into a little trouble. I was only out 45 minutes, if that, when an alarn went off and I had to return. I got back alright. When I went to take the boat out of the water is when I spoted oil...
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    Flywheel wont turn

    I want to thank everyone who replyed to me concerning my starter. That problem has been corrected. However, my flywheel will not turn, it is frozen. The starter wasn't the problem. It was running great when it came to a stop. I tryed to start it 2 time but it only lasted about 10 seconds and...
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    Motor won't start

    My Merc 150 was running beautifully as I started to back off due to a no-wake zone my engine just died. I was able to start it 2 times but it didn't last very long and after that nothing. Every thing else ( electricly ) works but when I turn the key not a sound -- nothing. You can't even hear...
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    Mercury 150 HP Controls

    I am kind of new to boating and need some help please. I have a used boat and this weekend I had trouble with my controls. They were very hard to get into forward and revers and engine started racing at times. Needless to say it was very hard when I came in to dock. I was told that it was my...
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    Hydrofoiles

    confused:I have a question concerning hydrofiles. Any one out there have any opinions ( good or bad ) about the use of hydrofoiles. Some people like them but I would like to hear from you as to what you think about them. Thanks Rico
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    Hydrofoiles

    I have a question concerning hydrofiles. Any one out there have any opinions ( good or bad ) about the use of hydrofoiles. Some people like them but I would like to hear from you as to what you think about them. Thanks Rico
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    Gel Coating And repairs

    I need some advise as to go about repairing some minor holes on my boat. Also how to repair the gel coat ( what product and sandpaper to use for wet sanding ) Rico
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    HELP--Best cleaner, polish and wax????

    I live in South Florida and new to boating. I would like some advise as to care for my boat. It is not new, 1999 Mako and I am having a little trouble finding a cleaner that works. I've tryed everthing any one has suggested but nothing seems to work 100%. I would like to know if anyone out there...
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