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    Trim Tabs

    Have a 19' Marlin Fisherman's Cuddy. Thinking about installing trim tabs. Any suggestions as to what trim tabs to use?
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    Engine Swap 4.3 in place of 3.0 LX

    I have a 3.0LX 1991 engine that probably is going to need to be rebuilt. Will I have a lot problems if I decide to swap for a 4.3 or a V8. The boat I have is 19' Marlin Fisherman's Cuddy. Is this a bolt up operation to the out drive assembly or is there more to it than that? My out drive...
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    Marine Radio

    Hope this is the right area to ask this question. Looking to purchase a Shakespeare SE2510 VHF Radio. Antenna is a Shakespeare Galaxy 9'-6" 6dB VHF. Any opinions Thanks
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    9 1/2 hp Evinrude Water Impellor

    Changed out the water impellor. After getting it back together it doesn't spit out water. Dropped the lower end again and thought I angled the impellor blades the other direction. Put it back together and still doesn't spit water out the exhaust hole. Did I angle them the wrong way again or...
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    9 1/2 Evinrude Runs Great at 3/4 Choke Dies With No Choke

    Have a 1968 9 1/2 hp Evinrude Sportwin. Runs good at 3/4 choke. It will idle smoothly. When I open the choke all the way it wants to die unless I am at 3/4 throttle or more. Has new gas and oil mixture at 50:1. Motor has sat for 2+ years. At 3/4 choke it starts on the 2nd or 3rd pull when...
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    3.0LX 1990 Ignition and Fuel Pumb

    Engine serial #OD-428548. It has DDI ignition on it. Want to change to a newer ignition. What will work with my motor and what kind of dollars can expect to spend? Also, is it possible to rebuild the fuel pump on this same motor?
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    Mercarb

    Can someone tell me what the difference is between a mercarb 815396 and a 815397?
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    3.0LX Mercruiser New Problem

    Changed oil and spark plugs. Also changed water circulation pump and thermostat housing. Was no water in the oil at the time of changing. Ran the motor for about 2 - 2 1/2 hours. Checked the oil and was a dirty milky color. Is it possible to have gotten water in the oil if the water...
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    3.0 LX Mercruiser Sputters and Dies

    I have a Mercruiser 3.0LX Engine Serial #OD 428548 Digital Distributorless Ignition. At idle it does not miss. When moving at 1500 rpm's can feel the motor miss (sometimes). When giving it more throttle it continues to miss more and gets to about 2000 rpm's and sometimes backfires. If I give it...
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    Alpha Drive Gen I or Gen II

    my outdrive is an alpha one serial number OD476082 is this a gen I or a gen II? also I have a motor, mercruiser 3.0LX digital ignition serial number OD428548 - does anyone know what year this is?
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    3.0l Mercruiser

    I am having to replace my 3.0L mercruiser. If I want to put a v6 or v8 instead, will it bolt up to my outdrive?
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    Ambassadeur 7000 C4LD

    Does anyone have a Ambassadeur 7000 C4LD? EDIT: Check the rules, Brad. Soliciting is forbidden.
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    lowrance transducer 106-23 grey connectors

    does anyone know where there might be a transducer for lowrance lcx 16ci for sale? part number 106-23
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    Engine HP

    Is a 9.9 honda big enough to use as a trolling motor for a 1989 Seaswirl Striper 210 Also, what length shaft should be used? 20"?
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    1994 205 Seasiwrl Striper

    Does anyone know what the max rated horsepower is for this boat? Thanks
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