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Hello folks. 5.0 mercruiser MPI here. Cruised fine until we got 2 warning beeps with an interval of a few minutes then 2 more beeps (warning) arrived at destination now boat will not start. I can get her to run if i "rev" throttle arm but as soon as I return arm to neutral position she...

will do.....thanx for pointing me in the right direction....for the record...electrical problems suck lol

replaced 90 amp fuse.....new one blew instantly when batteries turned on. I guess the next thing is to find out what is shorting out to blow that fuse all of a sudden. Nothing added or changed since last year....very perplexing. Thanks for you help

Thank you very much....I'll check it out.

seems odd since I've had running previously. Terminal connections are pristine and tight. Everything worked tuesday and it is as if someone flipped a switch and now I got nuthin.....any idea on what would cause main breaker to trip out of the blue??? Thanks for quick info

Thanks...I thought so. Is there any other in line fuse that I should look for....

OK...New issue. Tried to start motor. Turned over once then went completely dead. I have absolutely no electric from 2 fully charged batteries. I have power to lower unit but absolutely nothing any where else. Is there an in line fuse somewhere??? and thanks for reply on tune up...

Hi all. 2002 5.0mpi is a little difficult starting at first and when first throttling up sputters and kicks for a short time then runs fine. After its warm starts and runs perfect seems to be on initial start up only. Treated fuel and checked fuel/water separator. Any guesses? Appreciate all...

Thanks for the great info I really appreciate it. Trim tabs are absolutely happening...

additionally I have no idea what current pitch is. I can find absolutely no markings or engravings on existing prop and before you ask I'm not a rookie boater. I find it odd to not have prop marked some where

I generally cruise right around the 3400-3600 rpm area. Boat seems to like it around there. I rarely "peg" it....28-32 mph is fine for me..I just want the boat to get out of the water and on plain quicker and easier. On Oneida lake calm days are calm but rough days are ROUGH..lol

Fresh water (Oneida lake upstate, NY) and boat has never been in salt water. Boat is kept in water for the summer and anodes get replaced annually due to corrosion factor. I am assuming thats what your reffering to about hating the outdrive. The boat came with stainless when new and I do like...

Probably beat to death topic but...I am looking for info on recommended propeller diameter and pitch for my 2002 225 weekender. I have the 5.0l mpi with alpha outdrive. The boat came with (1 each) 3 blade and a 4 blade stainless props. I really liked the performance of the 4 blade vs 3 blade as...

I have a 2002/ 225 weekender (lovin it!!!) I am seeking advice on 4 blade stainless prop vs. 3 blade stainless and also what is the "real" recommended pitch.....5.0 litre/alpha outdrive....getting out of the hole a little quicker is my goal.....Anyone???

Thanks for the tip.....

Thanks Ollie....I have also been in touch with Taylormade who has something called a Vadney clip. Think I'll contact Great Lakes......great advice!! Thanks

hey that boat looks very familiar....lol where did the snaps come from? I have a canvas industry back ground so putting in snaps is....well a snap...(sorry about that Ihat to say it) I searched my catalogues and couldn't find...Thanks

No trim tabs. I appreciate the advice. I have the alpha outdrive and I do trim all the way down til on plane. I considered a hydrofoil due to advice from a friend who has an older Bayliner and he said it helped. His boat is an early 90s 25' with the 5.7 merc. Interestingly he installed trim tabs...

Thanks for input and I will check threads. I have to say I have owned different boats for nearly 40 years and this 225 weekender is the "cats ass" I absolutely love this boat and the 5.0 MPI has enough guts to cruise along nicely. Getting out of the "box" is a little slow but I'm not a speedy...