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    changing the driveshaft seal on an inboard ski boat

    I have a 1997 Ski Centurion Elite Bowrider and I believe it's way overdue for a new driveshaft seal - it's never been changed. Rather than a slow steady drip, it now leaks constantly although slowly. I think it's been tightened as far as it can go. Any advice? Is this a do it yourself...
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    1997 mercruiser 350 magnum tourn ski - no voltage at gauge

    De winterized my 1997 mercruiser 350 magnum tournament ski (carbureted) motor last weekend and all checked out great at home. Took it out last night for the first time this season and it started and ran fine, however I noticed my ammeter gauge was not registering at all. Stopped and checked...
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    1997 mercruiser 5.7 magnum tournament ski skips backfires and dies

    Need some help diagnosing a problem. I have a 1997 mercruiser 350 magnum tournament ski - carbureted motor and today on the lake it ran fine for about an hour then started to skip and misfire then idled very roughly and died - could not start it again. Boat did the same thing a couple of weeks...
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    VM trailer brake quick disconnect

    I have a 1997 VM trailer with a fulton tongue and surge brakes. The nose of the trailer is removeable and the quick disconnect fitting and brake hoses need replacement. Any suggestions for sourcing these parts? Tim
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