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Finally got a warm day. Pulled the prop, leveled the motor and loosened the upper plug and fluid came slowly running out once the plug was almost all the way out. Based on this I am assuming my...

Has anyone removed or had their parking brake removed? I never use it and it constantly rusts. How difficult to remove?

It seems the dealer may not have tightened the gearcase drain plugs all the way. Had a Yamaha mechanic friend stop by and he turned the lower plug a full turn + and the upper plug about a half turn...

Good morning to all. In early November my 250 PROXS 4-Stroke engine slung a Fury 3 prop blade damaging the lower unit cavitation plate. Mercury covered the prop and lower unit under warranty which...

I think what I will do now that Mercury allows Lithium is switch to the 12v125ah Ionic Lithium Marine Cranking Battery as I know my charger will work with that battery.

I will try and answer the questions as best I can.

1. What voltage is the AGM bank of the Ionic showing when charging? Answer: I hooked a voltmeter up today after it had been on the charger ...

First, I am not trying to blame any equipment owner or their equipment, just trying to get some answers.

I have gone through two X2 Power Group 31 batteries in 41 months. I am running a 2019...

These...

Ok. Quick update. Batteries Plus called me this morning to say the load test passed; however, when I went to pick up the battery this afternoon they said they tested again and it failed. Walked out...

Ok, next time out I will measure the voltage when running the outboard. I assume watching on the Merc Monitor will suffice as appose to the sonar? Brought the battery in for a load test yesterday,...

Lithium batteries are not recommended for use with the Pro XS Four Stroke engines.

No. The Lithium batteries are only running my trolling motor. All electronics are on the cranking battery as they were the day I purchased the boat. I feel like the X2 should not have an issue...

I could use a little help please. In December 2019 I installed an X2Power Group 31 AGM, 1150 CCA cranking battery because the interstate battery was already dying 6 months in. In April of this year,...

I had 3 of 8 plugs foul with only 35 hours. Boat would not get on plane that day. Dealer replaced all 8 and was able to cover under warranty.

Well, turns out it was brake pads; thanks for the info CATFAN. The pads on the two forward wheels were separated from the backing plates and broke in two pieces. Tire shop fixed that with new pads...

While I had a forward and rear tire off I noticed the rear calipers are still nice and new looking (shiny zinc) while the front calipers are "brown" and look like the gone to hell and back (rust...

Pad is slightly more worn (thinner, but still there), just barely wants to turn; like the caliper is stuck closed.

OK, found the issue. Port side forward barely moves (takes a lot of effort to get it to budge) and starboard side forward is not much better (spins about 3/4 turn freely and then stops). Both rear...

Well, I wish it was as simple as rust, but I am not sure it is. I went out this morning to inspect all four rotors, and on the external sides there was very little rust if any. I did not pull the...

Forgive me, but if the brakes are "locked out" how would they be rubbing? Isn't there clearance between the pads and rotors when not engaged?

2019 Ranger dual torsion axle surge brake trailer with parking brake. Recently, each time I pull my boat, for the first time each use, there is squealing when towing at slower speeds (25mph or less)....

Disclosure, I am not in the insurance industry. Nothing new; insurance companies, are in it for the money and are always raising your rates even when you have not had a claim. The rate increase is...

Well, I had my engine submerged deeper than the engine in the picture, so....must be another reason. I'll try again and see what happens.

Update: To answer your questions Don; No Alarms ever or Smart Craft Gauge Alerts (only 44 hours on the engine though) since I took possession 1.5 years ago (brand new purchase). I put 15 gallons of...

Don,

I tried this and I have no PSI on Smartcraft Gauge and no water coming out of the tell-tail; yet when the engine is idling at the boat ramp I read 2- 5 PSI on Smartcraft Gauge. Any idea why...