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    Anybody see one of these come out of their motor before?

    Was in my driveway last night and a little bit of movement caught my eye. Found this fella back there. Was still in there when I went to bed last night, hopefully he's gone when I get home tonight, lol!


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    strictly a MARINER issue not common at all on MERC HP engines
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    Did you check his serial number?


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    That is an aftermarket rodent removal and theft deterrent device. While it will not void the warranty, it may cause your mechanic to charge you extra for shorts cleaning and removal of device.

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    wait till you open livewell lid and theres a cotton mouth waiting for ya,[ I don't fish at night no more]
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    Quote Originally Posted by 06 SB View Post
    That is an aftermarket rodent removal and theft deterrent device. While it will not void the warranty, it may cause your mechanic to charge you extra for shorts cleaning and removal of device.


    That will make you think twice about doing your own maintenance.

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    That’s what happens when you buy your gas additives from a snake oil salesman. Stick to Don’s cocktail, guaranteed not to cause snake infestations.
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    Lol, just premium plus and stabil right now for me, worked well for the last 200 hours with a can of seafoam about once a year. That aside though, I was pretty startled when I saw it. Not something you expect to be crawling around on the boat! Funny part was by the time I could pull the boat out of the carport he disappeared for a while and I couldn't find him (too chicken to pull the cowl off because I wasn't sure what he was!). About 20 minutes later he popped his head out of the starboard vent and before I could get a closer picture he went back in. He popped back out the port side a little later for just a minute. I pushed the boat back in for the night. Next night after work I very, very cautiously pulled the cowl off and he was gone. Hopefully he's out there eating some mice for me!
    1995 Allison XB-2003 225 Super Mag. It's slow and I'm ok with that.

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    he just wanted a ride
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    Had a few over the years get in the boat with me. Snakes everywhere on bistineau and red river.....
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    pellet gun,nutra rats and snakes, fish aint bittn go huntn
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