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    Anyone know wiring colors to install new gauges on new 2014 Mercury 50HP bigfoot

    I have a new fishing boat with a Mercury 50HP Fourstroke Bigfoot outboard. I would like to connect new gauges, specifically, tilt/trim, temperature and maybe hour gauge. Also, few electronics like horn if possible. I have a mercury control on the console. This is a Legend XGS 16 foot...
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    Speedometer issue

    I have a 3.0 ltr Mercruiser on a 2009 Q4 Tahoe. My speedometer is at about 40 mph when still, it moves up when running . Obviously have cleared the hole for debris which usually stops it from moving at all. So why is its baseline now at 40mph? I am not sure if I go 20mph it goes to 60...
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    New Merc 3.0 I/O after 20 hours - Help

    Sorry I posted this in the Tahoe forum as well but should be posted here. I have a new 3.0 Mercruiser stock on a new 2009 Q4 Tahoe I have just completed my first 20 hours. I ran the first 10 at up to max 3000 rpm and then ran the second at up to 4000 rpm... Was out again this weekend after...
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    Q4 with 3.0 Merc. Just finished 20hours - help

    I have just completed my first 20 hours. I ran the first 10 at up to max 3000 rpm and then ran the second at up to 4000 rpm... Was out again this weekend after the 20 hours is complete. I was at maybe 3/4 down on remote to get to 4000 rpm, I was WOT yesterday and could not get past...
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    Traction aid

    I need some help. I tow with a Minivan, rated at 3500 lbs, boat is 3000 with gas and gear. ANyway, it tows very well, no issues. My question comes when I have a slippery ramp, steep, loose gravel etc. I was on a concrete ramp and top was loose recently poured gravel. Well I got out, but...
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    Low Battery Voltage Setting on Fishfinder??

    Great feature on the FishFinder, low battery voltage. What should I set this to? A Setting that will still allow me to start the boat. I put the fishfinder on starting battery and left trolling motor on its own battery. Thanks
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    Transducer Install on New Tahoe Help...

    I have a new Q4 tahoe SF, putting in a Hummingbird Fish Finder .... How do you or have you installed the tranducer.. I am scared to drill a hole in fiberglass.... Someone mentioned to me that its a double hull and it wont shoot through? Can I silicone a kitchen cutting board type thing on...
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    New to Fishfinder with GPS Suggestions

    I have a new Boat coming in the spring. I am looking for a fishfinder with GPS.... GPS because I want to mark my location since I trailer my boat and new lakes can get confusing .... I want something very easy to use, decent quality and within a reasonable budget. I have heard about...
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    Buying a Tahoe at a Boat Show??

    Tahoe is exhibiting at the Toronto Boat Show in January... Do they offer any incentives or promos for buying at the show? They offer a no haggle price online etc ... but I cant believe a dealer wont discount that price.. I know Bass PRo Wont..... Anyone have experience with this at all...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 vs 3.0 MPI on Tahoe?

    Anyone know what the real difference and performance etc is for the MPI engne over the non mpi engine on the mercruiser 3.0? This option is on the Tahoe Q4 boats and it is about $2,500 upgrade and only secondary engine option this year.... How will it perform, more horsepower? quicker...
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    Redesigning a Bowrider with Outboard?

    I have a bowrider, 14.5 feet... it has bow seats and back to back fold down type. I want to change the whole design, put in 2 single seats for passenger and driver, and put a bench along the back.. covering the gas cans battery etc... This is a outboard, so now its open... Has anyone done this...
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    Trolling motor transom mount options? for bowrider

    I have a 15 foot bowrider and a brand new 45lbs trolling motor.... I want to mount it on my bowrider. I have a outboard now and no room back there toclamp on, the bow there is no room at all, and want to use exisiting motor not change. So problem is , how do I get a motor mount, inexpensive...
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    2 Stroke Oil Habits, Filling, Storage ?

    I have a 2 stroke outboard. My question is, how do you deal with the oil? I have kept a jug of it on board with a covered measuring cup etc... tried to keep a marked water bottle filled with the 400 mls of oil needed for full tank , etc etc... Always seems dirty and not fun to do... What do...
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    Johnson Outboard Parts for Canadian boater?

    I am located in Canada, having trouble fnding local places or within the country to sell parts. Tried a few, one told me my engine didnt exist. Anyway, I have a 1989 Johnson 110 hp 2 stroke Outboard, Model J110TLAEM I would like a real manual, but need a impellor and water pump kit and maybe...
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    Johnson 110HP 1989 O/B Coooling/Telltale

    I have a 1989 Johnson Outboard, 110 hp. Being very new to boats and this one, had it for a week docked on a cottage. Last night I was forced to abort a retrieve due to a muddy rained out ramp , which I didnt find out till I was there and it was dark by the time I aborted. I took the boat...
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    1989 Johnson 110 HP outboard

    1989 Johnson 110 HP outboard Hello, new here, new to boating completely. Read the FAQ and have a few questions if you can help. On the remote control unit, there is a small black dial like thing under the key, on the johnson site its listed as a "KNOB & FRICTION ADJ. SCREW ASSY" it is now at...
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