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I had my boat in for winterization at Plapps - when I repeatedly tried to call the dealership on 11/24 and received no answer, I drove there on the 25th. My boat was sitting on the lot which looked...

Thanks for the advice - I really appreciate it. Lark

When I purchased my Triton 186 Magnum, I also purchased a boat cover with it from Triton. It fits my dual console and has two rachet straps which I attach on the rear of the boat. I have never towed...

Mustang auto inflatable all the way!

Lark

Thanks to the advice I received on this board, I got some muffs and tightened the reservoir cap which then refilled nicely. After the first time I took the boat out, I pulled the cowling off and the...

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I am a novice and am mechanically challenged. When I returned from the lake this morning, I noticed some oil coming out of the engine. When I removed the cowling, my oil reservoir cap was loose and I...

After its third yr, I am going to have the impeller replaced on my Optimax 150. Anyone have a educated guess as to what I should budget for having a mechanic do it in the state of Ohio?

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I have 12 1/2 in deep cycle battery trays - need 12 3/4 for new batteries - is it possible or is it what it is?

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Lark

Can someone explain the disadvantages vs advantages of each. I am looking for a new starting battery - gp 27 - preferably sealed. I do see a lot of dual purposes being advertised.

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Lark

Well, this is going to be a dumb question so be prepared. Why do my marine batteries have dual posts- the ones that are covered by a plastic knob. Could this posts be used to jumpstart your battery?...

I have a cranking battery and two deep cycles batteries on board. Let's say the starting battery does not crank when I am in the middle of the lake (even though I charge with an on-board charger...

An addendum to my battery question: If you bring them inside and charge them, does anyone have a recommendation as to a simple & safe charger?

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Lark

Store my boat inside an area but is not heated. Have a sealed cranking battery and two unsealed deep cycle batteries. What do you do with them over the winter - do you pull them from the boat and...

Thanks for all of the great info - you can be assured that I will use it wisely.

One further question. In that my knowledge of batteries is challenged, someone suggested that because I have inside...

This is my first year to go through the winterization process.

I am going to take my boat to the dealer next week to have it winterized - fogging, fuel stabilizer,gear lube is what the dealer...

Thanks for the video!

Scary but instructive -it is nice to see it without actually experiencing it for the first time.

Thanks Again!

Lark

Thanks for everyone's advice for it worked . I did trim down and experimented with the jackplate. Finally, the advice to mash the hotfoot proved to cure my problem. I took the boat out yesterday and...

Thanks for all of the advice for it worked. I did trim down all of the way and played with the placement of the jackplate. The thing which assisted the most was not being so hesitant with the hot...

Noel,

Thanks for the reply.

Should the engine resevoir tank have been filled up initially? My engine has only 6 1/2 hrs on it. I will check the cap and go from there. I have not recceived any...

The other day I had the cowling off the Optimax 150 so as to polish it. I noticed there was no oil in the reservoir tank mounted under the cowling. In that I am a mechanically challenged, my question...

Just finished the breakin period with my 186 triton magnum, 150 optimax, 6" T&H jackplate. During the first four hours, I followed Mercury's instructions as to rpm's, idle time, speed change...

Thanks for your replies - I sure appreciate you taking your time and patience to answer.

Lark

Boat : Triton 186 Magnum Outboard: 150 Optimax

While I know that the bilge pump is to rid water from the bilge, can you use it to rid fumes from the gas tank compartment. Our state (Ohio) requires...

It is a three bank with a triton name on it - i have been told that it is a private-branded Dual Pro. Would this shut off the charge when completed?