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    Intermittent electrical problem (thank you thread)

    A month ago a posted a thread regarding a very intermittent electrical problem I was having. The problem went like this; after running around the lake for awhile I would very occassionally loose ALL power on the boat (no meter, just no power to the console, no start, no trim-nothing) after...
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    50 amp breaker replacement

    I'm needing to replace my 50 amp breaker on a 1993 Bayliner Capri and was wondering if I have to put the same exact part number breaker on it, or can I get a generic 50 amp marine breaker to replace it? Logic say it does not matter, but I wanted to ask the experts. As always, thanks for sharing...
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    Alpha One Gen 2 seal question

    I made a mistake and did not notice where the 3 1/2 inch x 3/8 inch x 1/8 inch (approx size) seal went when I removed the drive a few days ago. Do I install it on the upper drive where the gear end yoke is? Does it get glued on? Thanks, Paul
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    How to determine which drive I have

    1993 Bayliner Capri 1850 4.3lx The drive has this serial number: DF040053 Any chance one of you guys have a way of determining if this is a Alpha One Gen II ? As always, thanks for the help, Paul PS I'm am ordering a transom seal kit for this drive, I noticed that the Alpha One gen I...
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    Which brand of transom seal kit?

    Well it finally happened. Drive shaft bellows developed a leak. I believe it was my fault as I started the motor with the drive in the trailor position. I started searching replacement transom seal kits and came across Mallory, Sierra, GLM , QuickSilver....etc. Prices ranged from $80 on Ebay...
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    Advice-water skis

    I have a 130 lbs 13 yr old I want to buy some beginner/trainer water skis for. I saw a pair of Hydroslide HS387 trainer skis for kids up to 125 lbs. Would I regret pushing the weight limit to 130+ on these skis? Or should I go up to an adult size and hope their not to big? Thanks for your help...
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    Brake actuator recommendation

    I hoping to get some recommendations regarding which brand of actuators. I'm having to replace a Demco model 60 and although I'm ok with this brand, I was wondering if someone had better luck with a different brand. The $110 price range Demco or the $150 Attwood etc... Thanks for the info, Paul
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    10% ethanol fuel question

    1993 Bayliner Capri 4.3lx Poly-something tank in it. Question I have is, will ethanol cause any problems with this type of tank or the fuel lines. Sticker near fuel filler says not to use ethanol as it may cause damage to fuel system. Do I need to change fuel lines, worry about the tank, will...
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    MotorHead question

    I just checked the timing on my 93 merc 4.3 and if I am correct it was off by 2 degrees. Question one is, will 2 degrees make a noticeable difference? Second question, Am I correct in assuming the timing tab marks are such: big notch (valley) is the 0 degree and then the first point is 2 degrees...
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    Eagle Seafinder 480DF

    I recently picked up this fishfinder and was wondering what use/benefit there is to using the speed/distance traveled sensor. Not quite sure why I would need to worry about this as it relates to finding fish and fishing. Opinions? Paul
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    Eagle seafinder 480DF

    After reading some of the older posts regarding the 480DF I am second guessing my consideration of this unit. I understand these posts are a year old and talking about year old models, but it still make me question Eagles quality. So, are the new models any better, more reliable? I'm trying to...
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    alpha one vertical play

    I was checking out the drive and noticed some play in the vertical direction. It appears that there is some slop where the pins go through the hydraulic cylinder mounts, both fore and aft. Is this normal wear, or do they all have this play in them? Possibly from the bouncing trailering gives it...
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    Escort trailer bunk question

    93 bayliner w/escort trailer. I bought this boat/trailer combo used about 2 months ago and while looking at the parts catalog for the trailer I noticed a picture of the side of the trailer with the bunks clearly shown. The question I have is the picture showed the U shaped channel under the bunk...
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    Oil changing tips

    93 mercruiser 4.3lx alpha drive I was hoping to get some suggestions regarding oil changing in a I/O. I tried using one of the cheap WalMart oil changing pumps and had absolutely zero luck using it. So, I tried to do it the old fashioned way. I bought a mini drain pan from the auto parts store...
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    Trailer Bunk Position

    1993 Capri 1850 LX ??Escort Trailer w/surge brakes??? I have a question regarding the proper placement of the bunks relative to the hull. Could some one post a pic of the correct placement? Currently mine contact the hull in different places, both fore and aft. Where exactly are the stringers...
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