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    Mercury 90 HP OB 2 stroke on Whaler - No Power to Trim or Starter Solenoid

    Before first time 2019 launch, I verified all electrical systems were good, cleaned and tightened connections, made sure the battery was charged (output 12.75V), and started her up on the ear muffs. Lunched, went for a short ride, trimmed up and down and then docked the boat. Returned an hour...
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    2005 Starcraft Nexstar 2010 Value

    I put a small deposit on a very clean 2005 Starcraft Nexstar 2010 and plan to take it for a test drive Friday. It's a 1 owner freshwater boat, 20ft, 220 HP V8, extended swim platform, Bimini top, am/fm cd radio, full covers, dual axle trailer with surge brakes. Except for a few hull scratches...
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    1987 Mercruiser 3.0l spark plaugs

    My engine currently has ACR42T and the marina recommended Champion RV15YC4. However, I was told by an online parts store that the RV15YC4 was too hot and I should use the RV9YC. I bought the RV15YC4, but will they be ok in my 1987 engine? thanks!
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    Another Bellows Question

    I have an 87 Century with a Mercruiser I/O. When I made the deal 2 years ago, the owner had the shift cable, shift cable bellows and drive shaft bellows replaced at a cost of $650. However, he did not replace the water intake hose or the exhaust bellows. Last fall when I had the boat winterized...
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    Panel Mount Ignition Fuse Amperage?

    I have a 1987 Century with Mercruiser 3.0l I/O engine. I was checking my fuses and when I twisted the ignition fuse to get it out, the top broke off from the glass tube and got stuck in the twist cap. I got the top out, but it was mangled. I can read SSA32V, but I'm not sure of the amperage for...
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    Possible Main Seal Leak?

    Late last summer I decided to enter the world of boating. As a starter, we bought a 1987 Century from a friend with a Alpha 3.0l Mercruiser with a 1998 ShoreLand'r trailer for $2,600. The owner had just replaced the bellows and steering cable. The rest of the boar was in real nice shape. We used...
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