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Hi all,
My Mercruiser 3.0 with Alpha One, with cuffs on, has water flowing only through the idle port on the starboard side and from the base of the prop. One spitting water vapor comes from the port idle port, and the same through the prop. Could anyone tell me if this is normal, and even...
When I turn the ignition key to start, the starter will click, pause (maybe 1-2 seconds) then turn the engine. It sounds like the solinoid fires, the starter gear engages, and ther starter motor just hangs momentarily before spinning. Initially, I released the key and tried again. Then I...
I continue to be interested in the true history of my used 1997 Bayliner Capri 1950. While I have the orginal purchase receipt and a solid track record of maintenance, registrations, etc, the capacity plate on this boat is for a Bayliner Capri 1850, not a 1950. Therefore it reads 950 lbs and 7...
I was thinking, instead of the conventional manifold plug removal and draining of the engine, I would:
1. Place a large catch pan under the rear transom and outdrive (24 x 36")
2. Place muffs on the intakes and attach the hose to a portable sump pump
3. Put 2 gals of antifreeze into a bucket and...
Re: boat cover
The boat I just agreed to buy is in need of a mooring cover and an exterior full storage cover. In order to use the existing mooring cover snaps, do I need a custom order cover or are all the factory covers for 1997 Bayliner Capri 1950s the same in terms of snap placement...
