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  1. striker1211

    Is the magnet on the drain plug supposed to be removable?

    I was changing my lower unit oil for the season and noticed some shavings on it for the first time and took a paper towel to clean it off only to have the magnet portion pull out from the plug. I've never looked that closely at it before (in five years I haven't had any shavings before...) so I...
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    '96 Sea Ray Mercury 115 ELPTO 2+2 Fuel Line Replacement

    My outboard's fuel line is looking a little worse for wear. No leaks yet but it is developing small surface cracks that I would like to rectify. The problem is I find lots of videos on how to replace the fuels lines on 50hp outboards with portable fuel tanks but not a lot on how to replace the...
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    I wore a hole in the carpet....

    So I wore a hole in the carpet from standing at the steering wheel. It is about 10 x 10 inches. I'm sure I could find the carpet somewhere and piece it in but does anyone have any suggestions for a "floor mat" that I can glue down that won't look tacky? Thanks.
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    Black vs Blue rub rail insert?

    So last summer a friend of mine ran the boat into a dock because the brakes failed and damaged a 13 inch section of the plastic/vinyl rub rail. It fell in the water never to be found. I contacted Taco and Barbour and they don't make blue anymore. Sea Ray themselves said they don't use it...
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    Preparing boat for the summer...

    Just a few quick questions: I changed my lower unit oil before winter hit with SAE 90 (Mercury High Performance Gear Lube +). Should I change it again now in the spring? Could any water really get into the lower unit without being in a lake? I was planning on doing it but from what I read the...
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    18 ft Bow rider storage during winter, worth shrink wrapping?

    It is that time of year and I never realized how sad fall can be until I bought my boat. I have to get her all ready for storage in a harsh michigan winter. I am already on track to change out lower unit oil, drain gas as much as I can, and flush the outboard with antifreeze. If I am forgetting...
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    Misfire & Stall at night, after amplifier install.

    So I have a noodle scratcher here. My 1996 Mercury 115hp 2-Stroke (0G386904) gave me some troubles last weekend. It seems to run fine now. I installed a 360W amplifier and all new speakers in my boat before this last trip. At night time, when the temperature of the air had dropped roughly 10...
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    Safe to drill into this area for amp?

    I purchased an amp for my system that needs air cooling. I cannot store it in the back bench like I thought (I didn't like it by the gas tank anyways) so I am thinking of mounting it under the passenger side side skirt on the opposite side of the engine harness wiring. The thing I am curious...
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    Does this idle seem rough? '96 Mercury 115 ELPTO (Video)

    I read that my engine (0G386904) runs on 2 cylinders until I hit a certain RPM range so it has a somewhat rough idle by spec. I feel that the motor has a lot of shaking going on regardless but decided I'd let the experts give her a listen. In the video you'll notice a lot of left-to-right...
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    25 Things I've learned in my first two weeks of boating...

    I hope this list helps at least one person... 1. ALWAYS put the drain plug in before you leave the house. The launch is busy and everybody is rushing you. 2. ALWAYS put the drain plug in, period :) 3. My outboard motor (some might not) has a "kick stand" to hold the motor up while going down...
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    1996 Mercury 115 HP Outboard Oil Injected 2-Stroke Not Peeing.

    I am pretty sure the impeller bit the dust after trolling through some sandy areas yesterday, but I just wanted to check and see if there would be any CHANCE that a new prop (Turning Point 2143-2111 w/ slip ring) could cause problems with water intake/outtake? The new prop has a front ring (slip...
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    Pimp My Boat! Wiring suggestions....

    Alrighty, I think I am all set for anything now... My question is, should I even worry about a hard switch for the accessories? I am going to take the faceplate from the radio and the fishfinder inside when I am not using them. My plan is to use the existing wiring for my old cassette deck that...
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    Good idea, bad idea? Plan to get under a low bridge....

    This whole thread is hypothetical so please don't laugh... I have a bridge on a chain of lakes that my windshield is just 2 inches too low for. The bridge is right in the middle of the chain. I have been toying with the idea of taking the windshield off, but I really like the functionality of...
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    New prop for Mercury 115HP on 1996 SeaRay 175

    1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. None, really. Want good acceleration and high top speed if possible, but I am happy with current prop 2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless as a minimum. 48 77348 A40 21P (I think it is a Mercury Aluminum, don't know...
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    Anything in particular to check on a 1996 SeaRay 175 OB?

    I am buying my first boat tomorrow (hopefully) and am taking the test drive tomorrow morning. I have read the various "used checklists" but am wondering if the 96 SeaRay 175 had any problems in particular that would be a deal breaker for $6000 w/ trailer & original 115 merc ELPTO. Also, are...
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