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    Trim solenoid 1976 140 hp mercruiser

    I have a 1976 140 hp mercruiser with the 3 button trim system and 1 solenoid for the trim sensor part #89 68258. What has been happening is when I turn the key to the start position I get a "click" and the motor does not start. This click is coming from this trim solenoid. Repeated attempts, the...
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    Which Fram oil filter for 3.0?

    Could someone give me the Fram (or other brand) filter # for a Mercruiser 3.0? Thank you!
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    Tracfone?

    I am considering getting the Admiral a Tracfone for Christmas. We do not presently have a cell phone (don’t laugh). This phone would see limited use. We live in the country and have 2 teenage boys involved in sports and church functions. Trying to coordinate rides with neighbors and friends...
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    Which Coffee Maker

    We are in the market for a coffee maker. I have been trying to find some comparisons on-line with out much success. So I thought I would ask the experts! We don't drink allot of coffee, about 8 cups total per day between the Admiral and myself. I don't want a cheapie Mr. Coffee unit,(been there...
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    Lurkers?

    How many of you out there are lurkers on this site? I know I am! I love reading about boating and such, but I do not participate much. I find it very time consuming to put together a lengthy post, especially if it involves something political or controversial. Here is a chance for you to post...
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    Pics San Juan Islands Washington

    We spent last week in the San Juan Islands in Washington state. What an awesome place for boaters! You could spend a lifetime exploring all the islands there.<br /><br />We loaded truck, gear and boat onto a ferry in Anacortes for a 1 hr trip to Orcas Island.<br /> <br /><br />We rented a...
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    Boating pics from long ago

    I think this was brought up a while back, about how we all looked in our younger years. Here is a couple of mine, any of you have any? <br /><br />Me in the early 80's at Perris Lake in So. Cal.<br /><br /> <br /><br />The Admiral in the late 70's at Lake Havasu, about 10 years before I met...
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    Washington (San Juan Islands)

    Anyone here have recent updates on Washington bottom fishing. I am heading to the San Juans the end of this month and I heard they were going to close off shore for bottom fish. Does this mean the San Juans will be closed also? Thanks for any help. I will be taking my 19' boat and taking it over...
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    Power trim on pre alpha

    I have a new to me 1976 Glasply with the 140 hp Mercruiser. I have a Clymer manual which as most of you know is very vague! My questions are on the power trim. After running the engine and bringing it up to temperature yesterday, I shut off the engine and opened the fill plug on the power trim...
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    Friday Humor (edited for I-Boats readers)

    :D :D
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    what kind of oil?

    Oh boy, here we go! :rolleyes:
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    Help! Latex foam mattress

    We purchased a Latex foam mattress about 6 mos. ago and we just can't get used to it. We wake up feeling like we are laying on a heat pad. We went with the latex because it was suppose to "breathe" better than the memory foam and was not supposed to be hot. The comfort is great and we like that...
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    Anchoring a 19' cuddy

    Been getting the new to me 19' cuddy ready for this year, and one question I have....do you guys have any "tricks" for anchoring? The scenarios I envision are these.<br />1: Keep the anchor in the cabin and when ready to anchor, climb over stuff stored in the cabin and squirm up through the...
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    Camera shows 'last words' of tsunami victims

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