150 Merc wont idle down

I have been working on a 1995 150 Mercury. It runs great but it will not idle down. I can not get it to run lower than around 1200 RPM. Too be clear,

Today, 07:30 PM

This is not Photoshopped...

Believe it or not, this was not touched by Photoshop, except to just make it smaller to post here. The image was shot on the Great South Bay, Long Island.

Today, 07:20 PM

WTB: Lower Cowls for 1989 Mariner Magnum II 150hp 2.4l

WTB Looking for lower cowls for a 1989 Mariner Magnum II 150hp 2.4l engine. Possibly interested in an excellent condition rebuilt or running outboard

Today, 07:16 PM

IBEX 2025 Electric

Two things:

IBEX 2025 Electric (Cudes posted it as 2024 before he took it down. I'm sure by accident, so here you go Cudes, fixed now. Not

Today, 06:42 PM

Would you use it

Today, 06:28 PM

2.4 Bridgeport timing procedure

Hey all, trying to find the right information on this. I tried searching but all I can find is how to time a carb motor or laser style EFI. I have the

Today, 05:18 PM

Fiber reed life?

I’ve got a 7 petal intake with fiber reeds that’s been sitting on the shelf for 30 years. Are they ok to run?

Today, 04:33 PM

Bob's Exhaust Tuner Question

For those of you who use one of these on your 2/2.4/2.5 liter motors, have you found that the use of one of these tuners has moved your power band up

Today, 03:44 PM

Power Trim Issue

I have a 3-ram trim in my boat with a new pump/motor. When not under power the system raises and lowers the engine w/o problems. But, when under load

Today, 03:34 PM

Boat enthusiasts in the Entertainment Industry.

It has been 46 years since Cowboy Duke craved a boat wake off the California coast in the Pacific Ocean.

Today, 02:19 PM

Switzercraft SS170 transom rebuild

Started a transom rebuild today.This going to be a little different than most in that
switzer 170s have quite a bit of metal built into the rear

Today, 01:04 PM

Low profile lower unit fittings

I'm looking for a source of aluminum 1/2NPT male to female 90 degree fittings like the stainless ones Bob's sells with their nosecone kits. I'm wanting

Today, 11:24 AM

Moving sale

35 Year marine tech. selling it all. All is 2 stroke, 2, 2.4 200hp. 2, 2.0L 150hp. 1, 2.4 150hp. long blocks assembled, complete motors, not assembled.

Today, 11:21 AM

Bob's nose cone = not a good choice?

I just sunk $1000 + into a beautiful Bob's nose cone, and I'm disappointed. Here's where I was, and where I'm at.
Where I was:
2.4 175 on

Today, 10:23 AM

gearcase oil for 1962 Mercury 500 (50 HP)

I recently bought a 1962 Mercury 500 aka 50 HP. It came on a boat that I wanted.



The gearcase leaks. I found someone to

Today, 09:59 AM