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    mercruiser 4.3L and 4.3LX...what's the dif?

    Hi, Can somebody tell me if I can use parts numbers in the service manual #18 (made for 4.3L) for my 4.3LX? What's the dif between L and LX? Thanks
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    Hull not strong enough?

    Hi, I would like to install a bow mount trolling motor on my 1996 maxum 19 feet. I spoke with a tech guy in a boat dealer and he told not to do that because my boat wasn't made for that kind of use. Unless I find a way to re-inforce the hull by adding a 3/4'' plywood or a metal plate...
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    Trimming problem

    Hi, I got a trimming issue on my mercruiser 4.3LX alpha 1 gen 2. I can trim it down but not up. The only way to trim it up is to use the ''trailer'' button. Any idea? Thanks
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    1996 Mercruiser 4.3LX starting problem

    Hi everyone, I just bought a 1996 Maxum with a mercruiser 4.3LX alpha one gen 2. I tried to start it last night and it didn't work. The engine is tumbling but no fire. I know that I should hear a sound from the fuel pump but nothing. I checked the fuse box and one of the 2 5amp fuse was...
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    Boat lift: Cantilever vs Vertical

    Hi, I would like to have your fair opinions on cantilever vs vertical boat lifts. I'm on a campground with a bunch of old man and they're all against vertical lifts claiming that cantilever is better. But no one can tell me exactly why. I'm looking to buy a shore station vertical lift. The...
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    43lbs thrust for 19' 2500 lbs bowrider

    Hi, Does someone here knows if 43lbs thrust for a trolling motor bow mounted on a 19' bowrider will be enough? Because I can get one very cheap but I don't want to throw money for nothing. I don't fish in rough water and I do it only 3-4 hours each time. The main purpose of a trolling motor...
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    Trailer name plate: What GWVR and GAVR means?

    Hi, I recently imported a boat and a trailer from US to Canada. I need the trailer's information for a survey. English is not my primary language so I need a little help. I saw 2 slightly different weigth on the name plate. GWVR and GAVR. I was wondering if somebody could tell me what these...
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    How much thrust and what shaft lenght should I use?

    Hi, I have a 19' bowrider. Around 2500lbs. I'm looking to buy a bow mountTrolling motor. I've just bought the boat and didn't put it in the water yet so I don't know exactly what lenght of shaft I need. Anyone knows a way to calculate this? Also, will 55lbs thrust be enough to steer my...
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    Boat lift cables routing

    Hi, Does anybody have a diagram or something like that that could help me figuring out how to do this? It's for a vertical boat lift. Thanks a lot
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    Wire harness installation for a TM on a bowrider

    Hi, I'm looking to buy a bowrider soon. Personnally, I would buy a bass boat but because I have a wife (and she doesn't like fishing), there is no other choice than a bowrider. But I made a deal with her. I can install a bow mounted TM. I checked for a fish and ski boat but there's not many...
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    Converting saltwater boat to freshwater boat?

    Hi, Is it possible to convert a saltwater boat to a freshwater boat? If yes, what do you exactly have to do and how much can it costs? Thanks
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