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    Easily convert your boat into a Hybrid!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgZb9G5xoXs Watch this video above to see how most of us have super economical boats and don't even know it. It really is cheap to boat if you don't mind cruising at less than sailboat speeds and get the right stuff.
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    Bravo Maintenance / Removal

    https://youtu.be/Ucm5hjvocvw How to keep your Bravo running smooth.
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    My Boat Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88XQEGjKArU Now that winter is here to stay this is all we have until next summer anybody else have some?
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    Winterizing the Mercruiser MX 6.2 MPI

    I know it's too early for some but boating season ends in August for me. Summing up all the guides / manuals here's what has worked for me in the past and is what I think is important to do: 1. Empty and replace the fuel filter 2. , I warm up the engine on muffs for 5 minutes at high idle...
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    Mercruiser manual pin testing technique

    Mercruiser manual says: ECM Connector and EFI Symptoms Chart The following charts will aid in diagnosis of symptoms. These voltages were derived from a known good engine. The voltages shown were done with the electrical system intact and operational. These are voltage requirements to...
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    6.2 MPI Cranks but won't start.

    My 2001 Mercruiser 6.2 with only 280 hours on it was running fine a few days ago but today I turned the ignition on, heard the couple beeps along with the fuel pump running up to build pressure and stop. Then I went on to turn the key farther to crank it over but it didn't fire? Cranking great...
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    Engine Oil, here we go again

    I know this horse was beat to death in past posts but...:deadhorse: My 2001 Mercruiser owners manual recommends 25-40 Merc oil first, then if not available use 30 or 40 straight weight depending on temp, then goes on to if you can't get Merc or straight use 20-40 and lastly 20-50. At the very...
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    Cuddyy cabin floor drain

    I have a puddle problem in my 2001 Crownline with water dripping off people from swimming... puddling up on the floor when they go in the cabin. Inside the floor is lower than the rest of the boat floor. Is it possible to open it with a holesaw in the middle and installing a drain grate from the...
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    Crownline Roll Call!!

    Re: Crownline Roll Call!! 225 CCR cuddy with a 6.2 litre that has captains call exhaust out the back, fuel injected Mercruiser of coarse, and a Bravo 1 drive. I was told she goes over 65 with no passengers but I haven't tried yet. I'm happy at 40 and cruise at around 30 because my tank stays...
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    Question on bilge pump

    Re: Question on bilge pump I agree there are times that we never have enough pumps!
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    2 Whites

    I wanted to order some Gel coat repair for my all White with Black stripes 2001 Crownline 225 CCR but found there is 2 shades of white for that year. How do I know what one I have? Opal or Moonstone?
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    Getting up on a plane

    I have wondered about and would like to hear some opinions on: Is it better for the drive and engine to go from idle to full throttle to get up on a plane or gradually work your way up without EVER dumping the throttle WIDE OPEN?
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    Seafoam and alcohol in gas

    I read all over the internet that Seafoam has alcohol and people don't trust it in their boat tank because that's what they are trying to protect it from. I don't know if I believe them because, At the Seafoam website they say: Sea Foam has been tested and proven to work well in Ethanol blended...
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    Crownline fuel tank access

    I was going to change the fuel line to my tank in my 2002 Crownline 225 CCR but I can't figure out how the carpeted plywood cut out in the floor comes off. Does anyone know? There's no visible screws just a big carpeted square with a 60 gallon tank under it. :facepalm:
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    Free Fuel Stabilizer

    A wise old mechanic told me the other day if you want to preserve your fuel and protect your engine mix in some transmission fluid. Has anyone heard of this? Could it be true?
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