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    Mercury V8 300 hp any good ?

    That makes me feel a bit better Thanks
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    Mercury V8 300 hp any good ?

    It’s a verado V8 ams mid. if that helps thanks
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    Mercury V8 300 hp any good ?

    the engine is on a fishing boat ?
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    Mercury V8 300 hp any good ?

    It’s a 2020 V8 Merc 300 so it’s not a first gen
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    Mercury V8 300 hp any good ?

    I am looking at a boat that has Mercury 300 . It was manufactured during Covid so it has the paint issues with the lower unit that seem to be pretty well documented. As far as reliability goes , does anybody have the good and bad on these motors. I never owned a Merc so I am just trying to make...
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    Intermittent starting problems…How to tell if ignition switch is bad ?

    Thanks . Sorry I forgot to mention that the ignition key has to be brought back a bit after starting , if not there is a humming noise . Not sure if it’s keeping the starter engaged or not.
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    Intermittent starting problems…How to tell if ignition switch is bad ?

    Was out fishing yesterday and boat wouldnt Start for awhile. I threw the anchor and was ready to call Tow Boat then I gave it another try and she started. When it wouldn’t start there was no noise at all, no cranking ,no clicking,nada! Got back to dock shut it off and tried it about 3 -5 times...
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    Lowrance X510 wiring question?

    Thank you that makes total sense
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    Lowrance X510 wiring question?

    Just checked my unit and I stand corrected mine is the X51
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    Lowrance X510 wiring question?

    hello, I have a Lowrance 510 bottom machine and it crapped out , there is a X510 color I can pick up at a good price but it is only the unit, now wiring or transducer. Does anyone know if my current connections and tranducer is compatible with the X510C thank you
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    Do I survey a 25K boat

    it’s aluminum
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    Do I survey a 25K boat

    I spoke to Al Steiger , 1996 they went away from wood floors but still wood transom as you mentioned. thanks
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    Do I survey a 25K boat

    It’s a Steiger Craft 23
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    Do I survey a 25K boat

    I definitely can’t drill any holes pre purchase😂. The Stringers are fiberglass and the transom didn’t seem to flex at all when I pulled down on the outboard, not sure if that is really is an indicator for a rotted transom. thanks
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    Do I survey a 25K boat

    Thanks , a friend told me that as well. I will call my insurance tomorrow
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    Do I survey a 25K boat

    So, I have had about 5 boats in my life and the only one that I did a pre purchase survey on was $50K . My current boat was $15k and all I did was Sea trial and got service records on outboard. Boat and engine has been great to me. I currently have a deposit on a boat that has an outboard thats...
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    2003 Honda staling ! Any thoughts where to look

    I’ve owned my boat 4 years and my 2003 Honda 130 has never stalled , not once! So , the last two days it stalled twice. First time at idle while while I was fishing and the second time I throttled back to neutral from running to a spot . both times the engine was running for at least an hour ...
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    Are there internal anodes on a Honda BF 130

    Thanks Matt, that makes me feel somewhat better. Have a great season !
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    Are there internal anodes on a Honda BF 130

    That was a good guess Matt, that’s my engine # range !!! Oh boy , I have owned the boat for three years and haven’t changed any under the cowling. Thanks for the help
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    Are there internal anodes on a Honda BF 130

    I have only changed these anodes every season on my 2003 Honda 130 but I recently saw a thread on a forum indicating there are anodes under the cowling that may need changing. I can’t seem to find them on the internet anywhere. Can anyone clarify this.
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