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    Bolt hole repair in aluminum gunwales - any tips?

    That's what I'm looking for - thanks! Great idea. Way better than my random bolts. I bet I could blend it in so it would look factory too. Why didn't I think of that..?
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    Bolt hole repair in aluminum gunwales - any tips?

    Hi everyone, The prior owner of my aluminum boat (1996 Starcraft Islander 191v) had a pair of downriggers mounted on each gunwale. I don't have any use for them, so I've removed them. The gunwales are just painted aluminum - no wood core, etc. Do you guys have any tips for plugging the bolt...
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    1996 Mercruiser 3.0LX EST ignition issue

    Thanks Kevin - this is a big help!
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    1996 Mercruiser 3.0LX EST ignition issue

    It's a small world, isn't it? I'm pretty familiar with that area. Glad to know there's another Mainah around...
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    1996 Mercruiser 3.0LX EST ignition issue

    Thanks Bondo - that's what I'll do. I recognize your accent. Hello from the big city of Bangor, by the way...!
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    1996 Mercruiser 3.0LX EST ignition issue

    Hi Everyone, Sorry for the lengthy post - I'm trying to include all relevant info. I have a new-to-me 1996 Mercruiser 3.0LX mounted in a Starcraft Islander. The engine serial number is OF556055, and the ignition is an EST ignition. The boat started and ran fine on muffs, but a few weeks ago...
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    1996 Starcraft Islander 191v blower motor mystery

    UPDATE: The blower motor was found after removing the rear panel behind the port side rear seat cushion, below the battery compartment. I had to remove the doghouse screws to give me enough leeway to slide the panel out. The motor says it is a 165 CFM model. The motor was attached to the...
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    1996 Starcraft Islander 191v blower motor mystery

    Thanks GA. I wasn't thinking about engine air - this makes sense. This is my first I/O, so I'm still on the learning curve. I appreciate the help - thanks!
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    1996 Starcraft Islander 191v blower motor mystery

    This makes complete sense now - thanks! The exterior vents on each side do not seem directional. On both sides, the two hoses enter a small chamber vertically, and the exterior vent is just a plastic grill. Thanks again for the clarification. I'm going to dig into it this afternoon, and I'll...
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    1996 Starcraft Islander 191v blower motor mystery

    Ok, thanks for the clarification. I'll dig into it a see what I can find. It's a big help knowing there's just supposed to be one. Are the other three hoses just for makeup air? Thanks again!
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    1996 Starcraft Islander 191v blower motor mystery

    Hi Everyone, I recently acquired a 1996 Islander 191v with a MerCruiser 3.0lx. The boat is mechanically in good shape, but does have a few odds and ends that need to be addressed. One of the most important is that I can't seem to find the blower motor. I know this can be dangerous, so I'm not...
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