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    Charleston SC to Jekyll Island, GA-Need Info.

    The admiral and I are planning a one week trip, from Charleston to Jekyll Island, in April or May, and would like to know if anyone can provide information on where to put in, store the trailer/tow vehicle and where to pull out. The plan is to launch in Charleston, run down the ICW to Jekyll...
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    Questions about swapping to Vortec heads...

    I have a Mercruiser 5.7 engine, S/N 0D448389, that I would like to swap the heads to Vortec heads. I understand what is required to make the swap, but I am confused by what I read from Mercruiser. I have seen my engine listed as having 9.4 to 1 compression ratio and in another place, I see it...
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    Trailer brake help needed...

    Hi Guys, I have a 2000 Aluminator tri-axle trailer and I need so help identifying my brake calipers. The trailer mfgr. is out of business, so I can't call them for help. I was hoping that maybe someone here had similar brakes. The calipers have no markings, other than LEFT and RIGHT, so I am...
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    Oil leaking from Alpha 1 Gen 2 Drain Hole...

    I brought my boat home from the lake a few weeks ago to do some maintenance and repairs and the first thing I did was drain and refill the gear lube. The boat has been sitting in the driveway for a few weeks now with the drive tilted up, and I go out today and I find that I have gear lube...
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    M/C Thunderbolt 4 Ignition Question..

    Hi All, new member in need of some wisdom from those familiar with the M/C TB4 ignition system. I have a 1991 Bayliner with a M/C 5.7/260HP engine with an Alpha Drive. I've owned it about one year now and last summer, before I splashed it, I put in new plugs, wires, cap, rotor and rebuilt the...
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