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    DF 140 Hard Start Today

    I have a DF140 with about 150 hours on it. Third season. Always starts on first attempt...but today it took three separate attempts. Started on third time and ran fine. Been cold and I've not started it in two weeks. Dock hands thought fuel had drained out and I needed to pressurize. I do not...
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    Center Console Cover and Hatch Lock

    Hi all: My new Stryker t-top was installed successfully on my Robalo 1920CC and it looks great. Now that I have the t-top, and it fully extends past the center console towards the bow and extends just past the helm seats, do I still need to have a canvas console cover? I needed to pretty much...
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    New DF 140 Map sensor fault code

    I have a new DF 140 with 25 hours on it. Died yesterday and will not run....it will turn over and die. Check engine code is 3-2 which is a Map sensor 2 fault. What causes this. Anything to do with bad fuel?
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    DF 140 Loss of RPM when Trimming Down

    New DF 140 this weekend! Noticed that at speed (2000 RPM) the engine would lose about 400 RPM when I trimmed down. The loss would occur for only a second or two (for as long as I held the switch) and it would come back up to speed. No issues when tilting up. No issues at very low speed. Is this...
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    Mercury 2 Stroke Oil

    I have been using a bit more oil than usual this season on my 2000 Mariner 135. A bit smokey but nothing that would lead me to believe there are any major problems. I usually use the Mercury 'premium' 2 stroke oil. The last time I bought oil West only had the Mercury 'standard' oil, so I bought...
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    Flushing and Pee Hole

    I finally flushed my Mariner 135 last night with a hose hooked up through the flushing port. Water drained out of the bottom but it also came out through the pee hole. I assume this is normal but I want to confirm. Thanks.
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    Fresh Water Flush Mariner 135

    Do I need a special hose fitting or kit to flush my Mariner 135 (2000) with fresh water? The engine will be off when I do so I know I will not need muffs. Just worried about the hose fitting. Thanks.
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    Condensation in Cooler (Igloo) Seat

    I continue to get considerable condensation in my console cooler seat. It sits under the console cover when the boat is in the slip. I prop open the top and I've opened the drain plug to create some air flow but it still accumulates water...enought to have to wipe up. Should I drill some holes...
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    Switch Panel Question

    I have a row of toggle switches with rubber boots on my Robalo 1920. Above the switches there are smaller rubber boots....directly above each switch. They seem empty. What are they for?
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    Mariner 135 Floods

    My Mariner 135 (2000) floods when I fuel it hot and I tie up the gas dock for about 10 minutes until it clears. If I fuel when cold it starts a bit rough but not too bad. Looking for a cause...and some tricks. All other times starts fine and runs well.
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    Fuse Box on Robalo 1920 CC ?

    Where might I find the fuse box on my Robalo 1999 1920 CC? I have a couple of switches that aren't working and I want to start at the fuses.
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    Motor Running or Not When Fishing

    Just beginning to throw some lures off of my new boat and I was wondering if it was best to turn off the engine and drift, putt along under headway speed, or just throw it in neutral. I will be in an area with some decent traffic, wind, and a sprinkling of lobster pots.
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    Transponder Issue

    On a sandy bottom and at low tide, my transponder is not registering correctly. It will say 992 feet when it is not more than 3 or 4. Once the bottom changes, it corrects itself. Not a problem in deeper water but then again I don't need it as much in deeper water. I've noticed some marine...
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    Oil Cap on Resevoir Failed

    I'm been having some small oil leaks from my Mariner 135. The problem was actually identified last night as I was coming in from a real nice run up the Annisquam River into Ipswich Bay. I saw a stream of oil coming from under the cowl. I took it off and the cap on the oil resevoir had failed and...
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    Mariner 135 Too Much Oil

    I overfilled my oil tank and it overfilled the resevoir in the upper portion of the O/B. Oil leaks when the engine is tilted up (a few drops in the motor well) and also down the shaft after running. It seems llike less these days and there is no evidence of leaks. I have cleaned up the oil the...
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    Mariner 135 Hard Start After Fueling

    My O/B starts fine except after visiting the gas dock. Then it takes a while...seems flooded. I reprime but nothing. In a couple of minutes it starts rough but then smooths out. Hints?
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