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    Need advice about converting my gas fill to a Perko Locking Gas Fill

    I am hoping someone can give me some advice about converting my Parti Kraft pontoon gas filling system to a Perko gas filling system. The one I think will work for my pontoon is the Perko model 1399. Has anyone done this already or can give me some advice on doing this?
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    Battery Cold Crank Amps question

    I was told a recent problem I had with my MerCruiser 40HP outboard motor was because I had the wrong size battery attached. According to the mechanic I needed a minimum 800 CCA battery and I had a 495 CCA. Can someone please explain what happens with the wrong size battery? Will it cause the...
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    Maint message of SeaDoo

    I have a 2000 SeaDoo GTX. The kids took the jet ski out the other day, came back complaining of sluggish performance, and I found the engine compartment about 1/3 full of water. I drain the jet ski and it ran better. However, it cuts-out at times when given full throttle and there is a Maint...
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    Blower fuse?

    I have a 1999 Bayliner Capri 1850. The blower will not come now. I pulled the blower and connected it to another 12v source and it works. Are there any fuses I can check and where are they located? Thanks ahead of time, Ron
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    XR1800 Air/Fuel Separator Pictures

    I purchased the "Group K" Fuel/Air Separator and I am hoping someone can send me pictures of how they installed theirs into the Yamaha XR1800. I just want to make sure I do it right and SMART. If you have any please send them to: RWestman@Cox.Net Cox email limit is 20meg. Thanks, Ron
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    NEW starter and battery- Still won't turnover

    I have a Bayliner 1998 1850LS Capri 3.0L gas engine. The boat was on a lift with the drain plug out (NEVER DO THAT AGAIN) and the lift failed. The lift and boat bottomed-out causing the lower portion of the engine to be covered with lake water. I repaired the lift, changed the oil and oil...
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    NEW starter and battery- Not won't turnover

    Boat is a 1998 Bayliner 1850LS 3.0L 4-cyl gas engine This Spring the boat lift failed with boat on the lift. Of course the drain plug was out and the lift and boat bottomed out. The engine compart was about 1/3 full of water. I drained the water, replaced the oil and filter. The started worked...
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    Newbie propeller questions

    I have Bayliner 18 footer with a 3.0L engine. The engine currently has a Ballasitc 345134 (14 3/8 X 21) prop. The boat is on a lake with a 45mph limit. I usually have 1 adult and 4 teenages in the boat. We usually tow 1-2 of them. Here are my questions: 1. Wondering if a larger prop would...
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    What propeller do I have?

    Hello, I purchased a used Bayliner Capri 1850LS with a 4-cylinder 3.0 L engine. It came with a Ballastic Stainless propeller. How do I tell the model number or any other information so I can order a replacement propeller? Thanks ahead of time, Ron
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    VERY hard to turn

    Good day, I am new to boating and not sure if I have done something wrong. I bought a Bayliner Capri, I believe it is a 1986, with a 3.0L. I drained the water and put some antifreeze in the lines for outside storage. When I took the boat out this Spring the boat is VERY HARD to turn. Was I...
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