Forum: General
09-26-2010, 05:17 AM
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nice
Nice boat, looks just like mine, what year is it?
Doug
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Forum: Repairs
09-25-2010, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,315
new engine
Thanks again for the input,
I'm looking around at alternatives a bit more before I decide, boat still at the shop.
Looks like we're likely to have tropical weather here when snapper season...
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Forum: Repairs
09-24-2010, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 739
sand
They sell pumice or crushed walnut shells for that, sand rolls over & comes off, messes up the whole job.
Doug
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Forum: Repairs
09-23-2010, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,315
new motor
Thanks for all the input guys.
It is an EFI, & the plan was to use the controls from my 200 offshore that are on the boat.
Didn't ask about a warranty, I'll add that to the list.
I was...
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Forum: Repairs
09-22-2010, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,315
new Motor
Thanks lumber, so you think it's a good deal right?
Your '
87 is a dual console?!! I thought they only came out later?
Doug
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Forum: Repairs
09-22-2010, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,315
New Engine
Took the boat to the shop last week, shift cable had frozen & broken. Turns out the shift shaft had frozen & the motor was so rusted up the mechanic said he could not get it apart to fix.
Motor...
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Forum: Boats For Sale or Wanted
08-08-2010, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 584
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Forum: Repairs
04-11-2010, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 8
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What MJ said, I've never been able to get it to...
What MJ said, I've never been able to get it to prime without filling the bowl, then I disconnect from the engine, stick something in the ball valve & pump till it comes out without air, otherwise...
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Forum: Repairs
04-08-2010, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 812
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Forum: Repairs
04-08-2010, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 812
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Forum: Repairs
04-07-2010, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 677
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Forum: Repairs
03-21-2010, 07:45 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 971
bearing
I'm thinking you'll need that washer. Did the castle nut tighten up OK without it? (& then you back it off 1/2 turn or so.)
Also like mj said you need to be sure the spindle (round part) is...
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Forum: Performance
11-07-2009, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,053
bunks
I have the 3x8's on edge too & it seems to be a much sturdier arrangement, a 2 x 6 flat bend way too easy so your support is only close to where the brackets are.
I was skeptical of them when I...
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Forum: Repairs
01-07-2009, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 883
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Forum: Repairs
12-17-2008, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 883
New Switch boxes on Merc
I had a thread here a while back but it's time to start again.
I've been chasing down an intermittant problem with my '96 Mecury 200 offshore (2.5L) for a while now & with some help from y'all...
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Forum: Repairs
12-17-2008, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 855
don't do it
As a park & refuge ranger on the gulf coast for 20+ years I can tell you that the life expectancy of trailer brakes even if you do a good washdown each trip is less than three years. I love trailer...
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Forum: Repairs
09-29-2008, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 917
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Forum: Repairs
09-28-2008, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 917
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Forum: Repairs
06-23-2008, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 858
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Forum: Repairs
06-21-2008, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 534
Might be a simple fix to just unplug the fuel...
Might be a simple fix to just unplug the fuel line & run it dry at the end of the day, or doesn't that work with oil injection?
I neutered my 200 merc years ago.
I have done it for years &...
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Forum: General
06-17-2008, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,299
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Forum: Repairs
06-06-2008, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 917
Thanks for the input guys, I was thinking...
Thanks for the input guys, I was thinking electrical since it came & went like somebody throwing a switch. I have a 6 gallon tank just filled up. & I'm on the hunt for a new bulb, hose & water...
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Forum: Repairs
06-05-2008, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 917
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Forum: Repairs
06-04-2008, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 917
Hey Bigshrimpin!
I have a mercury question for you. I have an '96 200hp mercury offshore. It has an erratic problem. I'm offshore Monday, boat started great, ran great, all that. Sat at the beach a couple hours &...
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Forum: General
02-22-2008, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 833
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