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    Mako 2004 195 DC Bow Deck Seat Question

    I would like to install a pedestal seat on the deck but am concerned about drilling a hole without knowing about the space below; a boat dealer said that I need to establish an access hole to attach the pedestal securely because screwing the pedestal plate to the deck would not hold it securely...
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    Bilge Pump Question

    My boat has a battery control switch with the positions Battery #1...both...Battery#2 and Off. I have been told to put the switch in the off position when the boat is docked. I have also been told that the bilge pump will automatically kick on even when the master switch is in the "off"...
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    Water Separator for the Suzuki DF 150

    What is the recommended water separtor for the Suzuki DF 150...just recently bought a new Suzuki and want to give it the best or care. Need your input. The brochure said it had a water separator on the air take but this must not be the same thing as a water separator to protect the fuel line...
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    Something Seems Suspicious Here...Opinions Sought

    Puchased a boat with a 2010 Suzuki 150; the boat is a 2007 Mako. When advertised the dealer stated the motor had 1200 hours on it. I questioned that and the salesman said that probably was not correct. It was used as a pleasure rental boat in the area of Destin Florida; I said I would not buy a...
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    Installation Location Recommendations

    I have purchased a 2007 Mako 195 DC which has a seat on each side of the outboard motor and the battery compartment is under one of the seats that are in front of the outboard motor. I am considering mounting the battery charger on the wall under the left seat when looking towards the motor...
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    Seeking Battery Charger Opinions

    I have a dual battery set up on a very nice used boat that I purchased recently. It is set up with a battery switch for choosing battery #1,#2, and both; I need advice for from my very good friends on the iforum that have been so patient with me in the past on other questions. I have heard that...
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    Suzuki 150 Stroke. How is it on gas ?

    I know 4 strokes are great on gas. Just looking for opinions from users.
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    Suzuki Outboard Question!! Need Input .

    A boat for sale has a Suzuki with 1200 hours on it and I have found out that it was used as a rental boat. The marine company that has it on consignment says it has an excellent service record. The boat is a 19 Mako, which looks real clean and the asking price is $15,900. The boat is 2007 mako...
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    1200 Hours on a Suzuki sf 150...caution!! or is this not out of the ordinary?

    A beautiful boat is for sale (2007 Mako 195 DC) with a 2009 Suzuki 150sf with 1200 hours on it for $15,900. Does this look like a good deal or is it overpriced. I know that I should require a compression test I presume but would like to have opinions about the price and motor; where can I get...
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    White or Blue E-Tec 115 ...Is there a difference other than color?

    Is there a difference other than color; someone once said the white one is the "saltwater" one. Does this mean the blue one is not made for fishing in saltwater?
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    90 E-Tec or 115 E-Tec Decision

    My boat of interest is the Key West 176 DC; I am trying to make a decision about the 90 or 115 ETec...This boat is not that big and the saving would be about a thousand between the two engines. The negative about the 115 is that the oil tank would not be part of the motor and would be separate...
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    2004 90 E-Tec Opinions

    There is a 2004 Sea Hunt 175 Escape DC advertised with a 2004 90 Etec on it; does anyone have any input about whether this was a good or a bad year for etec.
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    Hydraulic Steering Question

    I am planning to buy a Key West 176 DC soon and will purchase it with either a Suzuki 115 or 140 Four Stroke or a Yamaha of either of the same; looking for opinions regarding paying for hydrolic steering if it does not come with the package.
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    Too Much Power Question

    A friend has an Avenger 226 bay boat with a 300hp Yamaha 4 stroke on it. I do not have a boat yet but had planned on getting a 17 or 18 foot rig with a 90 or 110 outboard on it. I know this is a much bigger engine than I planned to buy and am worried about the gas consumption. The deal seems...
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    Bay Boat Questions

    Is the Avenger Bay Boat a Naurtic Star with a different name; I know someone that has an Avenger model 226 with a dual console (walk through windshield) on it. I like the configuration; it seems rare to find a bay boat with a windhshield that is a "walkthrough". You get the benefits of a lot of...
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    2004 90 E-Tec Question

    Was this a good year for E-Tec. I have a boat I am considering buying which is a 175 Sea Hunt Escape with a 2004 90 Etec with 95 hours on it. The asking price is $13,000. Looking for opinions on price and motor.
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    2007 Lincoln Navigator for Towing?

    I am conidering the 2007 Lincoln Navigator as my choice for an SUV for boat towing. It is rated as capable of towing 9,000 pounds. It is a beautiful SUV and wanted to get opinions.
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    Sea Hunt Question

    I have seen a 2004 Sea Hunt 175 Escape advertised with 90 E-Tec advertised for $13,000...if everthing checks out does this seem like a good deal? It is a dual console which is what I would be looking for. Is the Sea Hunt 175 Escape made by Key West but with a different company name on it. It...
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    Towing Concerns ?

    I have a 2007 Cadillac STS and plan to buy a Tracker Pro Guide V-175 with a total package weight of 2518 pounds; looking for opinions. The hitch that is designed for this car has a rating description of "Gross Load Capacity when used as a weight carrying hitch: 2000 lbs. trailer weight and 200...
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    Key west 176dc bow rider question

    The Key West 176 dc is my choice at this time for my future boat purchase; however, I have a concern about how a folding casting seat fits on the small flat section between the two bow cushions under the area where the anchor is stored. The dealer in my area does not have a 176dc in stock to...
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