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    Pontoon Boat Steering Question

    i have a 21' Suntracker Fishin Barge with a 50hp Mercury When im sitting still or going slow or in revrse the boat steers with ease. When i start to go 1/2 to full throttle it becomes very very hard to steer even with both hands. The cable moves free and the motor move free. The motor is...
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    What do i lube the steering tube with?

    I have an 2005 Mercury 50hp what should i lube the steering tube with. The tube that the steering cable rams goes into. Thanks in advance
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    VHF Radio Question?

    Is it normal for my boat stereo to cut out when I am talking (TRANSMITTING) on my Marine VHF Radio. Thanks in advance
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    Where is the best place to mount VHF Antenna on Pontoon Boat

    Where is the best place to mount VHF Antenna on Pontoon Boat? I have a 36" Shakespear Stainless 4400 Antenna. Thanks in advance
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    2005 Mercury 50hp 2 Stroke question?

    I just had my motor serviced and the dealer said it checked out good. I was out on my pontoon this weekend just cruising around and i used about 1/10 of a gallon of gas but went through about 1/4 - 3/8 of my oil. Is that normal? Thanks in advance
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    Pontoon Boat Deck Question

    My Pontoon Boat has a factory Vinyl Floor. Is it normal to see the seems where they peice the Plywood through the Vinyl? The Vinyl is not cracked or sepperating at the seems you can just tell where they are. Thanks in advance.
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    2004 Sun Tracker Vinyl Floors Starting To Crack

    I own a 2004 Sun Tracker Fishin Barge. Im starting to notice tiny cracks in the Vinyl Floors. The Wood is in excellent shape. Does the old vinyl need to be scraped off or can some Rubberised Coating be applied. I will be glad to accept any and all input on this. Thanks in advance.
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    2005 Mercury 50hp 2 Stroke Steering Connector Rod Question.

    Should the Ball Swivel ( Heim Joint ) on the 2005 Mercury 50hp 2 Stroke Steering Connector Rod move free or be hard to move. What kind of lube should be used oon the Steering cable ram and tube? Thanks in advance
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    Hard Steering

    I have hard steering on My 2005 Mercury 50hp wich is on a 2004 Sun Tracker Pontoon. I disconnected the cable from the motor. The motor turn free and the steering wheel turns free. I lubed the ram up and put it back and it is hard to steer. Please help. Thanks
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    2005 Mercury 50hp 2 Stroke question?

    I have a question 2005 Mercury 50hp 2 Stroke. Are these motors known to shake? It shakes while it running in and or out of the water. Plus if you grab the motor it shakes. Thanks in advance
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    2005 Mercury 50hp 2 Stroke question.

    I have a 2005 Mercury 50hp 2 Stroke. Whe the motor is running with the hose on it in Nuetral the Prop does not move. Now I had a 2003 Mercury 60hp 2 stroke and when it was running with the hose on it in Nuetral the prop slowly turned. Can anyone tell me if my 50 hp should or should not slowly...
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    Pontoon Boat Speed Question

    I am looking to buy a 2004 Sun Tracker Fishin Barge 21' w/ a 2004 Mercury Tracker 50hp Outboard. How fast should this boat go? Thanks in advance
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    How to test alarm on 2003 Merc 60hp 2 stroke

    How do you test the alarm on 2003 Mercury 60hp 2 stroke. Thanks in advance.
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    Why Brake Light Bulbs Keep Popping?

    I just installed new Boat Trailer Lights on my boat trailer. Why do i keep popping the big bulbs for the brake lights not the small bulbs for running lights Thanks in advance
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    How to adjust new Shift and Throttle Cables

    Can anyone please tell me how to adjust new Shift and Throttle Cables on a 2003 Mercury Outboard. 2003 60hp 2 stroke I have 1 Throttle cable and 1 Shift cable Thanks in advance
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    Mercury 60hp Shifting Question

    I have a 2003 Mercury 60hp 2 stroke. Is it normal to hear a racheting sound when shifting from Neutral into Foward gear and sometime Reverse Gear. I hear this sound mainly when the boat is out of water with the hose on it. Thanks in advance
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    2003 Mercury 60hp tight shifting

    I have a 2003 Mercury 60hp. When shifting from NUETRAL to FOWARD or REVERSE it is very tight or hard to shift. It shifts fine both directions but just seems like something in the Shift Throttle Box and or motor needs to be lubed. Please help. Thanks in advance
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    2003 Mercury 60hp Tell Tail

    I have a 2003 Mercury 60hp. My tell tail was sort of arching not shooting straight like most boats. So i brought the boat to a Merc Dealer and had them change out the water pump / impeller and dont see much difference. Is this normal? The dealer said it was but i see other 60hps Merc and others...
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    Air / Fuel Mixture Screw Setting

    What should the Air fuel Mixture screw be set at on the Carbs for a 2003 Mercury 60hp 2 stroke 3 cylinder. And locations? I live in florida if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance.
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    Help with CARB settings 2003 Merc 60hp?

    What should the screws be set at on the Carbs for a 2003 Mercury 60hp 2 stroke 3 cylinder. And locations? I live in florida if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance.
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