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    Boat won't go into gear! What did I do wrong?

    I just changed out the impeller and got it all put back together but now the boat dies as soon as I try to put it into gear. Even when the motor isn't running it still won't go into gear. <br />(Alpha I drive)<br /><br />What the heck did I do wrong during reassembly?<br /><br />I thought I...
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    Impeller problem

    I have taken the lower unit off of my Alpha I drive in order to change out the impeller and assembly. But I am having problems. <br />How does the old impeller come off of the shaft? Or does the shaft come out with the impeller still on it and then the impeller slides off the bottom of the...
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    Overheating problem

    Had my boat out today and I noticed the temp gauge creeping up into the "red" zone. I have had the boat out about 15 other times this summer with no problems.<br /><br />Here is the situation; the temp got high when I was crusing very slowly in a no wake zone for about 5 minutes after putting...
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    Prop Question---does size matter?

    I'm going to invest in a stainless steel prop and ditch my aluminum prop. But I have a question...my prop right now is 15 inch diameter and the stainless steel props I'm looking at is 14.25 inches. <br />If both props are the same pitch will diameter make any difference in RPMs? <br />And...
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    Good brands of S/S props?

    What are some quality S/S prop manufacturers? <br />Can I expect any top end MPH gain from switching from an aluminum prop to S/S?<br /><br />Boat is an 84 Sea Ray, 20' 350/mercruiser, used on small lakes.<br /><br />Thank you!
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    Need help getting the most performance out of my boat...

    I'm looking for help finding what brand/type of stainless steel prop to buy for my boat. I will probably get the same pitch as I have now, but my current prop has a little damage. Boat is an 20 foot fiberglass, deep-V, 1984 Sea Ray with 350/Mercruiser and I'm guessing Alpha I outdrive.<br /><br...
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    Need help finding a steering wheel

    Hello, newbie on this board. I need some help locating a steering wheel for my 1984 Sea Ray Monaco 207 with 350 Chevy/Mercruiser. It does not use the 3/4 keyway, it uses a 3 bolt hub. Where can a find a steering wheel to fit?<br /><br />Thank you!<br />Don
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