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    Looking for Hatch Adjusters

    Looking for a pair (L&R) hatch adjuster arms... The originals are TaylorMade on a 2000 Chaparral 230 SSi cuddy Photo attached. Any advice or leads appreciated. Thanks
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    mercruiser 3.0 starter hangs

    On occasion when I turn the ig key, the starter doesn't turn over, just a click. If I try it 2 or 3 times it will start the engine. This is a new development. I've only had the boat out a couple times this year, but battery is new last year and is charged. Q: is this how starters typically fail?
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    Mercruiser 3.0L 140hp Alpha 1 Black Fluid in Bilge

    1985 Mercruiser 140hp with Alpha 1 Sterndrive I've kept the bilge clean between outings. It picks up some seawater during the day, but nothing serious, maybe a cup or two. I've only had it out 2x this year and both times there was a black fluid in the bilge. There's no oil anywhere on the...
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    Launching Solo Q

    I usually launch my boat myself and retrieve it with no problem... as long as there is a dock I can tie off to while I go park the truck and trailer. I'm looking at a closer launch located on a river, two in fact, but neither have a dock. Decent ramps, good water, but I'm having a problem...
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    Number of Splines Alpha One 140hp?

    I was given two props, both in great condition, for use as a get-home prop. in case of damage to primary prop, to keep onboard. Both are smaller than my prop, which is okay, but the number of splines is 13. Does anyone know the number of splines on a standard 14x19 prop for Mercruiser Alpha One...
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    Ski Compartment Lining. Spray-On Bedliner Recommendation?

    Have a ski locker in boat, used to be carpeted, but with fuel leak last season, couldn't get smell out, so I ripped the carpet out and cleaned the compartment down to fiberglass. Seawater does slosh up into this area on occasion. Was thinking about using a spray-on bedliner product to finish...
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    Adding Trailer Wobble Roller Assembly - Size?

    Re: Adding Trailer Wobble Roller Assembly - Size? It loads ok... most of the time. I usually launch/retrieve solo. I'm concerned about the weight in the back with so little support. Here's a couple shots (fore/aft) of the wobble and roller positions. Don't think the trailer was designed for...
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    Adding Trailer Wobble Roller Assembly - Size?

    My trailer has only a single roller and two wobbles (one each side) supporting the stern of my 17' boat (about 2000 lb including 500 lb engine). I'd like to add another pair of wobble assemblies for additional support. How do you determine what size/type you need? I've attached a pic showing...
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    Prop Number ID?

    have 1985 MerCruiser 140 w/Alpha 1 Stern Drive numbers on current prop: 7A201619 and DIANJOU I'm guessing 16" dia prop, 19" pitch? it's aluminum, 3-blade, and has a few little bites out the blade edges... thinking about a replacement, but having hard time finding a replacement prop with these...
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    MerCruiser Alpha 1 Trim Tab Anode Hex Size?

    Okay, trying to change the trim tab zinc sacrificial on my '85 Alpha 1 sterndrive. Every hexhead (allen) wrench I have falls thru the hole. It must be bigger than 7/16" - before I go to the hardware store, can someone tell me the size I need? 3/8" or bigger? Thnx!
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    Tricks to Compounding a Hull?

    Re: Tricks to Compounding a Hull? Okay, call me stubborn... but why didn't you guys tell me about the vaseline trick? Oh yeah, that's right, you did... Well, after arm, back and shoulder breaking compounding and polishing one side, I decided to do the trim with vaseline for a test. Boy, was I...
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    Tricks to Compounding a Hull?

    What's the trick? An hour of compounding and while it shows some color I have streaks. Either I'm using too much or too little material and working the surface too long or not long enough? I'm using an electric drill with pad adapter for application. Any advice? Thanks
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    Best Way to Bring Back Discharged Battery

    Bought a new marine starting battery last summer. Winterized in November, disconnected all leads to battery. Probably should've attached a solar trickle charger, but I didn't. I'm hoping I didn't damage it. What's the best way to bring it back? I'm assuming it's discharged. I have a multi-stage...
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    Possible to Re-Weatherize a Boat Cover?

    Anyone have success rejuvenating an old boat cover? Water seeps thru. Is there a spray or a conditioner that can re-waterproof a cover? This is a Cabela cover, feels like cotton duck. Thanks.
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    Faded Red Hull Restoration Q

    Was gonna buy the 3M compound for heavily oxidized surfaces to restore my '85 Chris-Craft. Is there a better product? Thanks.
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