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    How about Adventurcraft 28 ft cabin "yacht"

    I did a search and didn't find anything on this boat. I was thinking about getting one for my home in Cape Coral,FL because it has 12" draft and screens to escape from the bugs. Also plenty of creature comforts for the wife.
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    trim & tilt,150Hp,merc,1988

    I need to change my trim motor on my 150 Hp Black Max ,1988. I changed the whole unit with a used one, hydraulic and motor, five years ago when the hydaulic started leaking. The motor is now shot. My engine is mounted on a Gill bracket. I can't believe that you have to remove the engine to get...
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    Starts, idles, but no power.

    Thanks to this forum I was able to troubleshoot my 150 Hp, 1988 Merc. I thought I would share what happened. The engine started okay, and ran at very low speed. The problem was that when I tried to accelerate it would stall. I know nothing about outboards so I turned to this forum. I pulled the...
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    1988 merc 150 hp black max fire

    The end of last season my shunt voltage regulator started a fire on my engine. Fortunately I had a fire extinguisher and put it out. Lots of wiring was burnt. I changed the shunt voltage regulator and idler box. Replaced all burnt wires to three coils on one side. Turns out the stator, one...
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