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    Thinking of selling, need some advice

    well let me first start off by saying i'm absolutely in love with my boat and treat it as my child.........that being said, I got a REALLY good deal on it, put some work in it myself, installed the tower myself, etc. etc. Long story short I think its worth more than i have in it, (to the tune of...
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    Timing question 97 mercruiser 5.7

    I have a 97 mercruiser 5.7, 2 barrel carb. alpha 1 I've got a small problem, when i turn the key to start my boat, it turns REALLY slow for a second or two then fires right up. (this is after ive reached operating temperature and all that) I thought my battery might be weak or something so i...
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    Tire blow out....

    I'll tell everyone my little story, i'd like to know what you think. So, I just put 2 BRAND new carlisle trailer tires on my trailer that cost me about 100$ each. I told them i wanted the strongest tire i could get. The tires i had on the trailer weren't bad i just didn't know exactly how old...
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    Prop Swap Question

    First off i would like to say that i really do not know a whole lot about props other than the very basics. But i was wondering....My dad's boat has a 78' mercruiser 5.0 and he has a stainless steel 3 blade prop on it. He doesn't use the boat and probably never will again since we all left the...
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    Do these work???

    I was at academy the other day and came across these stabalizers to go on your outdrive. It says they are suppose to help plane faster, stop bow rise, etc. I was wondering, does anyone have one, or know if they work??? I got to thinking........if they worked well, i would see a whole lot more...
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    Spare Trailer hub question

    hey guys, i'm looking at investing in a spare trailer hub that comes ready to go with bearings and a seal already in place. I'm planning on carrying it with me especially on longer trips just in case something goes terribly wrong. I just put new bearings in my existing hubs so there should not...
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    Does anyone Run AMSOIL?

    i was wondering if anyone runs amsoil synthetic in their mercruiser? if so what do you think of it?
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    Sta-Bil Ethonol Treatment

    I hope this is the right forum... whats everyones opinion on using the sta-bil ethonol treatment for gas nowadays......since most gas now has to around 10 percent ethonol in it. The bottle claims that it eliminate the rust caused by the ethonol........any users? complaints? opinions? anyone run...
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    Anyone have a big air h20 tower? or...........

    Hey i was wondering if anyone has a big air h20 tower and what they thought about it. been looking at tower for a while now and this tower is by far the best looking tower for the best price that i can find. I've never had a tower before and since i have to order it from them and they ship it to...
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    Trailer tire pressure

    I was going to see what everyone thinks about trailer tire pressure I have a ski boat that the combined weight of the trailer and boat is about 4200 pounds, the previous owner told me he always ran 35 pounds. The tires bend a little more than i would like at 35 pounds. The sticker on the...
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    boat amplifier advice please

    I am thinking of installing a sub and an amp in my boat, what is everyone's position on marine amplifiers vs. car amps? My main concern with a car amp is finding a place to put it so it won't get wet and won't be exposed to moisture especially when i have the cover on it and condensation forms...
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    Mercruiser Impeller Questions

    I have read quite a few times that an impeller replacement is recommended every two years. I have a 1997 mercruiser 5.7 alpha 1 outdrive. My question is what exactly is an impeller and what does it do, as well as where it is located (i'm under the impression it is in the lower unit) why is it...
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