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    Rookie wiring Help, Bennett power unit

    I bought a used power pole anchor that is powered by a Bennett hydraulic power unit. The power pole did not come with the standard console switch. Instead, I have decided to install a Transom Mounted Tilt Switch from T-H Marine Supply. The switch has three wires to splice into, a wire for up...
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    Rookie Rattle Can Paint Question?Applying the clear coat?

    I painted my outboard cowling and I had a nice orange peel effect. I have sanded the paint with a 1000 grit paper and finished it off with 2000 grit. The orange peel is gone but so is the shine. Outside of cleaning it well, Do I need to do anything else prior to spraying on a few layers of the...
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    2001 125 HP Mercury Flooding for the 3rd time!

    My outboard is continuously flooding. I have had the mechanic reset the float now for the third time! The engine works great until I run it for about an hour and then something throws the float off and it starts gushing out fuel from the third carburetor. The mechanic inspected the condition...
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    Loss of power only around 3500 RPMs, pumping primer bulb relieves it

    My 2001 Mercury 125hp motor starts losing power (slowly starts to drop rpms) after about 5 minutes of cruising around 3500 rpms . Once this starts to happen and I pump the primer bulb it quickly regains power and cruises at normal speed. It cruises at WOT and almost any other rpm level with...
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    Hynautic Steering Cylinder- How to Remove End Caps?

    I have a Hynautic K6 Steering Cylinder. I am attempting to replace the seals by removing the end caps/gland with a spanner wrench. The wrench is turning the end caps but they aren't loosening up. I read on another post about an access hole that you run a tool through to grab a keeper that...
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    Hynautic Cylinder - Help Identifying Model; PICs

    I believe the seals on my Hynautic steering cylinder are bad. The boat is a 1999 with a 125 hp and I assume the cylinder would be the same year. I cannot locate a model number on the Cylinder. Please help me identify it.
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    Power Loss Bogging Down around 3500 RPMS

    I have a 2002 Merc 125hp 2+2 carb system. When I get around 3500 RPMs the engine starts to chugg and I have to push the throtle up and I can sometimes catch it. When I am on plane the RPMs seem to bouce around alot unless I am WOT. If I am at WOT it usually runs o.k. Otherwise it will stall...
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    Deck hasn't seen a scuff it doesn't like; suggestions needed?

    My boat deck seems to suck up all the filth and dirt that finds it. It isn't easy to clean after a day out on the water fishing. Will a few coats of wax on the deck stop this from hapening? Suggestions appreciated.
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    125 Merc 2+2 No speed between 7-19 mph?

    I bought my boat recently and have a 2001 Mercury 125 with the 2+2 carb system. When I accelerate I can go to around 6 mph and then it kicks into the other 2 carbs and it pushes the boat to around 20 mph. I dont seem to have an in between speed. Any ideas what this could be? I know these 2+2...
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    Can I connect a T connector to Bilge hose to exit my overflow drain?

    I am trying to figure out where to release the overflow hose from my live well. Instead of having to drill a new hole through the hull, can I add a T connector to where the bilge pump exits the boat and connect this hose there? Thanks, Tom
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    Live Well Setup - Pics attached

    I am trying to correctly rig the boat I recently purchased. I have two aerators installed, neither are currently connected to the live well. The live well has two thru-hull fittings at the top. I don't currently have an overflow installed and I believe I will add an overflow tube connected...
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    Did I blow the Powerhead? Heard an Alarm

    Just purchased a 16' flats boat with a 02 Merc 125hp. I had an marine mechanic inspect it, all cylinders were at 120. I got it out on the water (after buying it) and it was a disaster from the start. Turns out the gas gauge was shot, ran out of gas...and drifted into weeds in the process. I...
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