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    Lenco trim tabs

    Guys I am looking to replace the standard trim tab switch with a new LED switch on my trophy 2052. I'm assuming I'll need a new control box for same correct??. Does anyone know if control box is located near dash beside switch or is it further back near engine? Thanks guys
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    Alpha one not tilting

    I have an alpha one leg on a 2004 trophy 2052 that I have recently purchased. It has a commander 3000 side mount control. The leg will trim down fully but wil not come back up on the up button but will come up on the trailer button. I have replaced the buttons on the control however still the...
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    Trophy 2002wa with 200hp opti

    Guys have any of you out there got 200hp optimax hanging on your trophy. If so I'd love your feedback . What's the speed and fuel consumption. Is weight a problem? I'm thinking id have to relocate the batteries to mid ships to keep scuppers out of water. What props are working best out there...
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    Trophy 2002ff with verado 150 prop

    Guys I am buying a 2006 verado 150 hp to hang on the back of my 92 trophy 2002ff. I am looking to see what is the correct prop to achieve all round good performance - wot is 6400. Would like good economy with a good turn of speed. Generally fish 2 off the back with average gear stored on board...
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    Trophy verado repower

    Hi i am looking at re powering my trophy 2002 with a 150 hp verado and am looking to see if i a making right move. I have found a used motor at the right price with low hrs but am slightly nervous about the verado technology. Any thoughts please ? Also if I wuss to proceed what prop would be...
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    Bayliner trophy 2002 with verado 150 re power

    Hi i am looking at re powering my trophy 2002 with a 150 hp verado and am looking to see if i a making right move. I have found a used motor at the right price with low hrs but am slightly nervous about the verado technology. Any thoughts please ? Also if I wuss to proceed what prop would be...
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    Suzuki df115 on trophy 2002ff

    Guys I have an option on a new suzuki ff115 at a good price on my 1992 bayliner trophy 2002ff. Currently I have a merc 125 saltwater but finding it heavy on fuel. Would the 115 be enough to power the boat without red lining it. Would like as much fuel economy as possible - 18 to 20 knots is...
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    Suzuki df115 on trophy 2002ff

    Guys I have an option on a new suzuki ff115 at a good price on my 1992 bayliner trophy 2002ff. Currently I have a merc 125 saltwater but finding it heavy on fuel. Would the 115 be enough to power the boat without red lining it. Would like as much fuel economy as possible - 18 to 20 knots is...
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    Prop for trophy 2002ff with Yam f150

    I have a 1992 trophy 2002ff. I have just re powered to a yamaha F150. The engine doesn't come with a prop. Can anyone please recommend a prop that will allow the engine to operate to its optimum WOT. Not concerned with hole shot just want a prop that will return decent speed at revs that won't...
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    merc 125 salt poor fuel economy

    I have a merc 125 saltwater hanging on a bayliner trophy 2002. Recently i have seen my fuel economy drop right down to 1 mpg. Nothing has changed on the boat in terms of weight on board etc and the hull is clean. Revs are similar to before running around the 4300 mark. Anybody any suggestions...
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    trophy engine upgrade

    I'm looking to hang a new yamaha 150 hp 4 stroke on the back of my 2002 trophy. Has anyone anything similar on their trophy. Hows the performance and fuel consumption. I currently have a 125hp merc saltwater 2 stroke. She's already quite low in the back when 2 fish at the back was wondering what...
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    merc 125 salt 2+2 idle

    I'm having trouble with what seems like a missfire which is intermittent sometime she will runs smooth for 2o mins then suddenly she will missfire and the engine rocks badly at above and below 2000 rpm, she kicks into four cylinders after 2000rpm but does anyone know below 2000 is she running on...
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    125 saltwater running rough

    i have a 92 saltwater 125 and went out on sat engine ran fine onway out. on way in fired her up pulled anchor and headed in. Straight away as we got past 3500 she started running really rough and shaking around and sounding like mot runnin on all cylinders, strangly the fuel gauge only started...
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    transducer mounting

    I have just bought a second chartplotter/sounder and was wondering if it was ok to mount the second transducer on the same side as the 1st one. Will it effect the sensitivity if both are near each other. would prefer not to have to mount on other side if possible. Any help would be great
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    engine revs itself when cold

    I have a 2001 125 saltwater and over the winter when running the engine and temperatures are not too bad (few degrees above freezing) the engine seems to run fine when you start it first but when its perticularly cold and temps drop below freezing when i start the engine and set the throttle to...
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