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    Towing skiers

    Just looking for a few tips on pulling skiers on our new boat, We went from a Bayliner 175 with a 3.0 to a Sleekline with a 5.7 PCM V8. 4 blade prop. Should i be using allot less throttle to pull out a skier an rely on the horsepower to do the work !! Any tips would be appreciated. Many...
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    Seat Removal

    How'd, just wondering if anyone can tell me how to get the seats out of my 2004 Bayliner 175 XT, they are the one's that fold in the middle to become a bed all be it not very comfortable. I'm selling the boat and need to get one them repaired. See picture for type of seat.
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    Missing Anode/Fin

    How'd just wondering our alpha 1 drive is missing this anode/fin. (See Picture) will adding this make my steering any easier. Bayliner 175 with a 3.0 alpha 1 drive, no power steering. everything works fine but once under way it's a little harder to steer. It also tends to turn slight to one...
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    Hard to start 3.0 when hot

    Hi just wondering if anyone has had the same problem. when we stop the engine 3.0 Mercruiser after skiing, she gets hard to start, is this a fuel problem and does anyone have a fix for it. The engine starts instantly when cool/cold and runs perfectly. thanks
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    Engine upgrade

    Hi just wondering has anyone upgraded the engine on their Bayliner 175 to a V6. our engine is a little tired and is in need of replacement, looking at re-power. Just getting opinions, to way up my options. Other than buying a bigger boat.
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    Hydraulic Trim Line Problem

    Hi i have a 2003 Bayliner 175XT with a 3.0L Mercruiser and a Alpha 1 stern drive. I have to replace one of the hydraulic lines from the pump to the to the back of the motor where it passes through the assembly and out to the alloy block. I was told I had to remove the motor, is this correct or...
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    New Hubs and bearings

    How'd, i have just replaced both hubs and bearings and seals, Took it for a test drive for about 100 kms. My question is I noticed the hubs are now a little loose, would this be the bearings and bearings races all settling in and need a slight adjustment. It not much but it wasn't there to...
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    Long distance towing.

    How'd, just wondering, I am about to tow my Bayliner 175 on a 1400 Km trip that's one way. I have just put new complete hubs on both side with new mags and new tyres. Any one see any drama's on a trip that long. Thanks and merry xmas
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    Sump Plug Thread

    Hi can anyone tell me what thread a 2003 Mercruiser 135 HP, sump plug is. Thanks
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    Bleeding Hydraulic Trim system

    :cool:Hi, just wanting some info on bleeding my Mercruiser Alpha 1 drive trim system. I have replaced the S/S lines to the trim rams and now need to bleed air out. Any one know which is the best way to bleed them. !!! thanks
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    Steering wheel free play

    Hi, just wondering if anyone can tell me how to adjust the free play out of my steering, it has about a 1/3 of a turn of steering wheel movement. Is there an adjustment to reduce this. 2004 Bayliner 175, mechanical cable steering only. thanks
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    Long distance towing

    Hi i was wondering about changing the bearing covers on my trailer with "Bearing Buddies" http://www.allstatestrailerspares.com.au/product_info.php?cPath=65_68&products_id=659&osCsid=94c5400c15ae128ade54b4ac216c2a25 I want to tow my boat about 1250 Kms, everything is in good condition but just...
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    New Concept Bimini pics

    Howdi, just a couple more pics of our new Bimini after it's maiden voyage.
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    I/O Drive slowly going down.

    Hi we have a Bayliner 175 (2003) with a 3.0 and a Alpha 1 drive. It seems to be in good working order as far as it going up and down. My question is when we pack the boat away for any length of time the drive slowly comes down more or less to the Trimmed down position. this time frame is over...
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    New Concept Bimini

    Just added our new custom made Bimini to our BR175. nice little up grade and it works well. IT was made by "Flatwater Covers". He did and excellent job and was only $600 AU including the mounting rings.
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