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    Rathy now with MB Boats

    Thats right, Aaron Rathy signed a long term deal with MB Sports. He now is sporting a new F21 Tomcat. You can check out the announcement and a video on MB Sports home page (www.mbsports.net)
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    Need to find Owners or Service Manual for 5hp Merc

    Buddy of mine picked up a small fishing boat with a 5hp 4 Stroke Merc on it. We are having some mixture issues and a case of a missing vaccum line. So, we tried searchign the net, but figured asking the experts here could be quicker. So, anyone got a link to a pdf version?
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    Hitch Drop question

    So, my last truck was lifted a bit, and I had to use a 5" hitch drop for my ball. Well said truck is gone, and with my "new to me" SUV, it sits a lot lower. With some decent weather this weekend, I decided it would be a good time to start to get things ready for boating season. Checked the...
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    ANyone towing with an Avalanche or Cadillac EXT?

    Well, I had to seel my F-250 Extended cab that had the 7.3L Diesel... hated to do it, but well I need more room for my baby. The seat in the back cause the passenger seat to have to move too far forward for anyone to ride with me comfortably,a nd well the wife needs to go to the lake as well...
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    Well, I am here

    Well, I am here and have an MB... anyone else?
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    Dual Battery Switch Set Up Question

    So, my new to me boat has a dual battery set up with a switch. So, first question. What Switch position would I normally operate in. Second, should I switch to just one if I am sitting in a cover runnign the radio? Lasly, I am asking this because I have a 6 Channel Amp, and I am not sure...
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    Nauticus XS Trim Tab issues

    So, my port side trim tab broke at the end of last season and I have been forgetting to get this taken care of. The top pivot point has plastic threads in it, and one day toward the end of last season, the gas cylinder poped out of it. I am guessing this is because of the pressure pushing up on...
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    Nauticus SX Smart Tabs Installed, but have questions

    I got them installed, and let me tell you... it took some time to get up the nerve to drill holes in my 2 year old boat. :eek: Anyway, this is on a 2006 Sea Ray 195 Sport with the 220hp Engine. I have the SX-80 Model as my boat is about 20'. So, the Questions are? 1. If I place my hand under...
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    Tire PSI Rting Qestion.

    I know this may border on duh... but I have three different tires out here, on three different vehicles, nd they all have a max load rating at 50PSI. Does that mean I should run them at 50PSI, or just that I could? These Three tires are on: Boat trailor 84 Bronco 00 F250 Diesel All...
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    SX Smart Tabs Just Arrived

    GOt my SX Smart Tabs in the mail yesterday. I got the sit for the 20' Boat with up to 250hp (Mine is 20'4" OAL with a 220hp Engine). Looks pretty easy to install. Still need to get over drilling holes in the hull of a boat with 18 hours on it.
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    Thought I would Share... New Tow Rig

    Well, since purchasing my boat I have had 3 differnt tow rigs now. The first was an 84 Bronco I picked up cheap locally. 302, C6, and 4X4. Did fine anc could handle my Sea Ray. Though as I towed it more I decided to trade in my Mustang and be more devoted to boating and got an Expedition, 5.4L...
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    New Tow Rig Purchased!

    Well, my dream truck finally came in at my Local Dealer. They called me right when they took it in on trade before they even got it ready to sell. Its a 2000 Copper Metallic F250 Extended Cab 4X4 with the 7.3L Diesel and auto tranny. Best part, it only has 68,000 miles on it. Can't wait to...
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    Anchor Type and Weight for my boat?

    I have an 06 Searay 195 Sport. Weighs around 2800lbs dry. Figure around 20 gallons of gas, 4 or so adults, sometimes children. Carrying not a lot of gear, just water toys and jackets. I figure around 3700-4000lbs on water. I mainly boat on lakes with little if any current. Its a mainly muddy...
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    Oil Filters for Mercuisers

    Do you have to go to a boat store to get the porper oil filter, or is the a Fram, AC Delco, STP, etc equivalent? I notices mine is mounted upside down on the top of the motor, and want to make sure i ge tthe right one. I figure this arrangement calls for a anti drainback valve or something...
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    Changing Drive Unit Oil on Merc Alpha1

    I have a Merc Alpha 1 and 4.3MPI I/O Combo. Gettign ready to do my 20 hour service and winterizing. Was planning on doing it myself as nothign seems to be too complicated. Until, I was reading hoaw to change the drive unti oil and it sayes you have to pump the unit full until air stops coming...
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