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    whats draining my battery??

    i have a two battery system. the switch reads off, 1, all, 2. if i don't use the boat for 3-4 weeks, which ever one i have the battery switched to, is dead. if i leave it on"all", then they are both dead. its not normally a problem unless i don't use the boat for a long period, but something...
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    prop shaft

    i removed my prop for the first time yesterday. (115hp Merc 4 stroke). i was surprised to see the shaft dry as a bone. is this normal on a new motor?? thanks
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    What the heck??

    i've got a 2006 115hp 4 stroke thats in a heated garage.(i live in Ohio). i've been starting it about once a month and letting it run for about 10-15min., (more or less just to lubricate the top end.) i started it yesterday 1-14-2007. i noticed nothing comming out of the pee trail, so i shut it...
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    170 superfisherman

    anybody own a 170 superfisherman? i'm thinking about buying one. thanks
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    115 merc

    lookin' to buy a 115 merc. don't know which one to buy. 2 stroke or four stroke?????? thanks
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    plug wires

    Is there really any difference between automotive spark plug wires and marine wires? the local parts stores say they can't get them for boat applications. changin' plugs this spring and want to do the wires also. thanks<br />1985 wellcraft 170hp 4 cyl. merc.
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    opinions needed

    does anybody have anything good or bad to say about center console boats?? i'm lookin' to buy, but don't know anybody who owns one. thanks :confused:
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    which plugs are best??

    hi all, i bought a 19' wellcraft last fall and would like to change the plugs this spring. it has "splitfire"? plugs in it now. how long ago were they popular?? i'm thinking they are pretty old. my clymer manual says "AC R42TS". any recommendations?? i've heard "NGK or BOSCH" just lookin' for...
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    screwed up!!

    Just got done reading the winterizing crash course and realize i screwed up. i'm storing my boat in a friends pole barn and i forgot to put the outdrive down. Do I absolutely have to put the drive down? thanks
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    GOT A LEAK

    Just bought a 1985 Wellcraft 192 American. Second time out on Lake Erie I ran into some pretty rough water. Discovered i have a leak about three feet back from the bow. its right where the rub rail is. it appears there might be a seperation, maybe 6 or 8" long. Can't really see anything from the...
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    surge brakes

    just bought a used boat & trailer. when i checked the master cylinder, it was full of rusty, brown watery gunk. i'm not to sure as to how you bleed a system like this. thanks for any help
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    surge brakes

    just bought a used boat & trailer. when i checked the master cylinder, it was full of rusty, brown watery gunk. i'm not to sure as to how you bleed a system like this. thanks for any help
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    1985 wellcraft

    just bought a 1985 wellcraft with a 170hp merc. can anyone suggest a good repair manual to buy? It has a closed cooling system. Does anybody have anything to say (good or bad) about this type of system? thanks a bunch :p
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    25 HP Yamaha

    How do you change an impeller on a 25 horse yamaha. I started it up today to winterize it and its not expelling any water. Took the screen off the intake and a bunch of black plastic particles came out. I am hoping its just the impeller. thanks for any help
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    outboard or I/O

    I'm going to buy a new boat. What are the pro's and con's of outboard motors? I/O'S ? Thanks
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