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Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-24-2022, 06:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,776
Posted By davidwademarine

If you think Mercury gave out some prototype...

If you think Mercury gave out some prototype engines with actual horsepower decals, I’ve got some oceanfront property in Arizona that you may be interested in.

There’s a reason Mercury went back...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-30-2021, 05:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,620
Posted By davidwademarine

There’s a Service Bulletin that addresses the...

There’s a Service Bulletin that addresses the motor mounts. It includes relocating a grounding strap that is believed to allow a motor mount bolt to loosen. The other bolts are torqued to a higher...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-09-2021, 06:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,620
Posted By davidwademarine

I’ve handled a quad set of 450s that went over...

I’ve handled a quad set of 450s that went over 2500 hours in a charter application with no problems. Also seen some snap driveshafts within 100 hours, but that’s on Freeman 47s that tip the scales at...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-20-2021, 06:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,245
Posted By davidwademarine

It provides key-on power to the display and just...

It provides key-on power to the display and just connects to the power harness on the VV screen.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-19-2021, 06:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,245
Posted By davidwademarine

No. The VVLink module harness will plug into the...

No. The VVLink module harness will plug into the same Junction Box as the SC5000. You will need to connect the VVLink and VV502 to your existing NMEA2000 backbone. If you don’t already have one,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-07-2021, 05:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 18,431
Posted By davidwademarine

If that’s how you want to look at it. AGM...

If that’s how you want to look at it. AGM batteries are required due to the DTS system, not the alternators.



The V6s and V8s, no matter if they’re mechanical or DTS controls, all use the same...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-06-2021, 07:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 18,431
Posted By davidwademarine

My info comes directly from Mercury’s engineering...

My info comes directly from Mercury’s engineering department, not ‘multiple sources online’. I’ve been handling Verados and DTS since their release in 2004.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-06-2021, 06:24 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 18,431
Posted By davidwademarine

AGM batteries are required to extend the life of...

AGM batteries are required to extend the life of the batteries, not the alternators. AGM batteries can handle voltage spikes and drops from the DTS system and power steering better than a lead acid...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-31-2021, 06:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 18,431
Posted By davidwademarine

Go with a pair of V8 300 ProXS or even a set of...

Go with a pair of V8 300 ProXS or even a set of 300Rs. Around 540 pounds each for 25” midsections. They’re available with mechanical or DTS controls and they’ll retain your current steering setup....
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-24-2021, 05:28 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 53,727
Posted By davidwademarine

I never said it’s a maintenance issue. More of an...

I never said it’s a maintenance issue. More of an inexperienced dealer/tech issue and a complete failure to be proactive. We see it with our local dealers often. These products are only as good as...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-23-2021, 06:13 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 53,727
Posted By davidwademarine

We maintain several 450R powered boats. Singles...

We maintain several 450R powered boats. Singles and multi-engines. This includes a charter fishing boat with over 2500 hours on a quad set and no major issues. None of the others (20+) in our care...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2021, 06:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,068
Posted By davidwademarine

They don’t have to turn you in. If we connect our...

They don’t have to turn you in. If we connect our CDS laptop to an engine for diagnostics, it downloads the information and uploads it to Mercury. It’s out of our control.

No one ever reads the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-25-2021, 06:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,068
Posted By davidwademarine

In the end, it all boils down to the EPA and the...

In the end, it all boils down to the EPA and the Clean Water Act.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-24-2021, 05:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,068
Posted By davidwademarine

Just an FYI, you may find someone to reflash it...

Just an FYI, you may find someone to reflash it illegally but if the engine is under warranty then it won’t be for long. All it takes is for a dealer to connect their CDS laptop or a customer to log...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-13-2021, 07:08 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 20,024
Posted By davidwademarine

We maintain several 450s (singles and...

We maintain several 450s (singles and multi-engine) approaching 500-1000 hours of use as well as a quad set on a offshore charter fishing boat that are over 2000 hours of use. Not one prop or lower...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-08-2020, 07:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,397
Posted By davidwademarine

This makes no sense as we maintain hundreds of...

This makes no sense as we maintain hundreds of Mercury powered fishing boats in south Louisiana. We also handle much of the Mercury powered charter fleet in Venice and those guys are putting...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-02-2020, 06:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,567
Posted By davidwademarine

There is a rigging center, new engine rigging...

There is a rigging center, new engine rigging harness and a new DTS clean power harness required. Everything at the dash can stay. Also, you’ll need a 1/2” fuel pickup and fuel line. The new standard...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
10-28-2020, 05:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,138
Posted By davidwademarine

Contact Roadster Shop for pricing information....

Contact Roadster Shop for pricing information. https://roadstershop.com/engines/mercury-racing-sb4-dohc/
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-25-2020, 06:32 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,838
Posted By davidwademarine

Were the FSM and O2 sensor improperly diagnosed...

Were the FSM and O2 sensor improperly diagnosed or did another problem come up? If the cowling was installed and everything started worked properly, it sounds like they’re missing a loose connection,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-07-2020, 05:50 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,838
Posted By davidwademarine

Good to hear. Hopefully they can make something...

Good to hear. Hopefully they can make something happen for you. Keep us updated. I’m here to help in any way possible.

Just a head’s up for everyone. This isn’t specific to Mercury. The other...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-06-2020, 07:24 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,838
Posted By davidwademarine

Find a dealer who has 450s just hanging around in...

Find a dealer who has 450s just hanging around in stock to ‘borrow’ parts from. I’ll help you out, no one has any.



Up to 3 weeks shipping delay for anything coming out of Fond du Lac, even if...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
08-06-2020, 06:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,838
Posted By davidwademarine

Gator, I responded to your PM. I completely...

Gator, I responded to your PM. I completely understand your frustration, but everything has changed due to the WuFlu. Supply chains have been slowed or even cut off and production is suffering. Place...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-22-2020, 06:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,213
Posted By davidwademarine

The 400R came out before the 400M. It had options...

The 400R came out before the 400M. It had options of the SportMaster lower or standard HD lower. They also had the rear wing plate version for a sport cat’s tie bar. When the 400M was released, the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-14-2020, 06:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 715
Posted By davidwademarine

Look into GemLux’s Coastal Outrigger bases and...

Look into GemLux’s Coastal Outrigger bases and Fly Shade. I installed a setup last week on a 32 Yellowfin and was very impressed. It can be combined with their shade setup for the Deluxe or Bluewater...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-07-2020, 06:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,356
Posted By davidwademarine

BTW, if you’re going to be running over 85mph...

BTW, if you’re going to be running over 85mph then the SportMaster gearcase will need to be your choice. It only has a low-water pickup.
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