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I have a 18' boat that has anti-fouling paint on it. The paint has begun to flake off in areas and I'd like to totally remove it.
First question: What is the anti-fouling paint for? Is it used just for saltwater applications as I only use my boat in freshwater and trailer it each time. Do I...
I purchased my first 18', 1995 Sea Ray 175 Series BR. The past owner had it painted with some sort of brown granular type paint that is just on and below the water line. It almost looks like truck bed liner material...althought not that thick.
Anyway this paint is flaking off and I'd like to...
I have a tachometer that sticks from time to time. Anyone have suggestions on troubleshoting to see if it's the meter itself , wiring or other?
Thanks in advance!
I have a 1995 Merc/AlphaI 3.0/135 HP motor that stalls when it is put in neutral/idle.
As I understand it from past postings, the rpms should be around 650/700 rpms. Is that correct?
Anything else I can try?
Thanks in advance!
I have a 1995 Mercruiser/Alpha I 3.0/135 HP motor.
Cold starting is great, full throttle to neutral, 1/4 throttle and starts on first try.
Once I shut down the motor to fish/swim... roughtly 1/2 to an 1 hour. I try to restart the motor and sometimes I have to let it sit in between cranks.
I've...
