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    2003 Optimax 200hp Steady Alarm?

    Went out trolling for stripers over the weekend and we trolled for about 5 hours without any issues. Then all of a sudden I heard my alarm go off. It was a steady tone for about 20 seconds then turned off. I checked the oil, checked that it was still peeing, and all was well. We trolled for...
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    Evinrude is not peeing... at a loss!

    I like doing things on my own and typically don't give up easy. However, I am pulling my hair out! I bought a 1997 Evinrude 25hp (e25reum) from a buddy and it hadn't been run in a year. My buddy said it ran rough the last time he had it out and started barely peeing. First thing I did when I...
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    1997 25hp Evinrude

    Hey All! Just recently acquired a new to me 1997 25hp Evinrude and I have some questions I am hoping someone can help me with. (I did use the search button and couldn't find what I needed). The model number is "E25REUM" 1- I am trying to find a manual for it. In my searches I read that the...
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    Did I mess up?

    Kind of irritated right now but I will get over it :) I am curious on what everyones thoughts are. I mounted my regular transducer and my side scan transducer and it wasn't till I finished mounting them that I realized my livewell intake is right in line with my side-scan transducer. Do you...
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    Stupid Question...

    I just got done re-wiring the boat. I tested all the accessories and they worked great. I then went to crank engine and I blew the battery fuse which was 100 amps... I don't think there is an issue with it being connected wrong... I'm kinda thinking 100 amps is to small when cranking a 200hp...
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    03 Mercury 25hp 2stroke issue - model 1025301AD

    I have been very luck in the fact that I haven't had many engine issues since I bought this boat last year. Well Saturday morning I was on the water doing some trolling when I heard a steaming noise and looked back to see that my motor was no longer peeing and steam was rolling out of the pee...
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    Transom Wood Question

    I am replacing the transom on my 1648 jon boat. The wood that I pulled out was a solid piece 1.5" thick. I went to the store and bought a non-pressure treated 8x6x2 and cut it down to match the old piece. I was getting ready to put some coats of spar urethane on it and was told that I should...
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    Question on planing out...

    I have a stupid question that I believe I already know the answer too but figured for piece of mind I would ask it anyways... I am running a 16' Lowe Big John (double wide) boat with a 2002 25hp Tiller Handle 2stroke outboard. When I was out running it by myself yesterday for the first time I...
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    Running 2 stroke with too little oil?

    So lets just say some dummy decided to do the following: 25hp Mercury 2 stroke 1 gallon of correctly mixed gas/2 stroke oil currently in tank. Dumb dumb pulls up to get gas and puts in 3 more gallons forgetting to add 2 stroke oil. However he was dumb/smart enough to remember to add Marine...
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    Proper way to start engine?

    Sorry all I have another dumb question. I just want to make sure I am starting my engine correctly as I do not have an owners manual. However another member was nice enough to send me a service manual. Anyways, if someone can tell me if I am doing something wrong. This is a 2003 Mercury 25hp...
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    2003 25hp Mercury 2stroke Question

    I bought a jon boat the other day that came with a 2003 25HP Mercury 2stroke outboard. I do not know a lot about outboards and would like to read a manual on this motor to get familiar with it. Does anyone know where I can find the manual for it? Also does anyone know off hand whether I...
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    Thanks fellas!

    Hey guys! Just wanted to give you an update about my boat since yall helped me so much with it. I am moving to Chambersburg, PA and didnt want to trailer it up. A young fella around my age wanted to trade me his four wheeler for it, so I did. I am now the owner of a 2004 Honda Recon Four...
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    Is this the correct process?

    In order to start and run the engine on a hose... Is this the correct process? 1: Hook the hose to the Muffs and put them on the lower unit correctly. 2: Turn the water on... water will start going everywhere. 3: Crank the engine and let it flush. Is that the correct process? For some reason I...
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    Gearcase to house screws question

    Fellas, I have finally got my outboard put back together and want to give it a try on the hose... ONE problem! When putting the lower unit back on I realized 2 of the 4 gear housing screw holes need to be tapped as one goes in and just spins in place and the other I cant even get started down...
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    No stringers? Is it possible.

    Is it possible that my boat may not have wood stringers? It is a 1979 Lucraft Bass Boat. 17ft. I am just curious. The reason I ask is because the owner before me cut out the front livewell so he could see the bottom of the boat for some reason. When I look down there I dont see any wood...
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    Darn dogs...

    Figured yall might get a kick out of what happened today! I was working on the trailer tongue today and I unbolted the whole thing and pulled it off. I setup my little saw horses so I could start sanding it down for paint. After sanding for an hour I finally had it how I wanted. Ran to the...
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    Shift rod adjustment

    Fellas, I am having issues installing the lower unit back as I dont want to do it incorrectly. I have knocked the shift rod outta adjustment and am trying to correct it. The service manual I has tells me to adjust it to a certain height by turning it but how can I check to make sure it is at...
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    ergggghhh more probs!

    Quick question... On the lower unit there are them two bars coming out. One that comes out of the water pump thing which I think is like the driveshaft and the other one that I think deals with the gears. Should you be able to spin the one coming out of the water pump and make the prop holder...
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    Lower Unit Installation

    Fellas, Dont know if you remember but I took the lower unit off to replace the water pump a while back and then had to move so I never got to finish everything. Now I am back at it and I am having a hard time getting the lower unit back on. I am trying to do it by myself because I dont have...
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    Wiring Info

    I know when most of you restore your boat, you undo the nest of wires and re-do it for your own sake and what not. I am in the process of doing it now and have labeled the old wires before I pull them. Where do yall usually get your wire from? I was looking at spools on eBay but the wire was so...
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