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    Help with livewell pump leak

    I have a significant leak in my aerator pump. Has anyone had this happen with this cartridge style pump before? I would like to know if this looks like I need to replace the entire housing, or if this is a common issue with just the cartridge and I would be OK to order the cartridge only. I’ve...
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    Need help - second rebuild

    Hi All, I'm looking for some advice... I have a '04 75hp merc 2 stroke. I had the motor rebuilt 2 years ago per the advice of a few marine mechanics as it started knocking randomly. All turned out supposedly well with the rebuild... Fast forward two years later and my motor started knocking...
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    Rebuilt engine break in

    Hi, I'm looking for some advice on the proper break in procedure for my 2004 75 merc 2stroke I just had rebuilt. From what I know, I'm supposed to run 50:1 oil/gas mixture for the first two tanks. The engine is oil injected. Then I'm supposed to: - idle for 10 mins, - then vary throttle not...
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    Towing with a Jeep liberty or Ford Escape?

    Hi, I'm in the market for a new vehicle. My boat is a 1600 Sylvan Expedition SC with a 75hp merc 2 stroke... Can anyone provide input on towing with a Liberty 3.7l or Escape v6 3l? Are they sufficient or should I stay away.. hearing a lot of mixed opinions! Thanks
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    Protecting a new boat carpet..

    I just redid my boat carpet... I'm thinking I should spray something on it to help protect it. Does anyone do that it if so, what's recommended? something like Scotchgard? Thanks
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    Cleaning oxidation of aluminum seat bases

    Any suggestions on how to clean this up? When I pulled these off my boat, two of the five had some bad oxidation underneath. I took a wire cap brush to one of them which works ok however can anyone recommend some alternate methods? Thanks
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    Lepage Contact cement... Ok for marine carpet adhesive?

    Is contact cement generally the same compound across brands? Im throwing on my new carpet tonight and can only find Lepage contact cement here. Anyone know if this is ok to use?
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    Redoing boat carpet project questions

    Hi, new to the forum. Found this place through extensive google searching on boats, seems like a great place to learn! I am a newish boat owner and I am installing a new carpet for the first time. I'm a huge fisherman which has lead me to purchase my first used boat - a Sylvan 1600 Expedtion...
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