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    Idle

    Ok so I have a 1983 v8 Mercruiser 898. Boat runs awesome but quits running if left in idle for more than 7 or 8 seconds. Is there anyway to adjust the idle? If so how. That carb is looking rough can I use any carb cleaner to spray on that to clean it. BTW I love these forums. Everyone has...
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    Prop Diameter

    Ok been reading in the forums and cant find the answer to my question. I have a Prop with Part #48 78118 A40 17p after searching I have found that that prop is 14.5 diameter and 17"pitch. My question is can I use a prop with 141/4 diameter. If so would I notice?
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    What the heck is this?????

    Ok so what is this? It looks like some typ of line should be connected.
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    Oil Filter

    Hello, I have an 83 EBBTIDE Catalina 190 V8 Mercruiser and im trying to do some maintenance. Right now it has a Puralator oil filter. Im sure thats not what should be on there. Ive tried to find soething on the net to look it up but not having any luck. What Oil Filter Make and Model should i...
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    Bunk Boards

    OK just got a new boat. 1983 ebbtide catalina. The guy I bought the boat off of must have replaced the bunk boards and did not carpet them. So my first launch is this weekend and I would like to replace the baords and carpet them. My question is would it be ok to use 2x4's? It has 2x6's on it...
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    Q6 Tahoe

    Ok so I have a 2006 Q6 Tahoe. My question is there are what appears to be 2 drain holes in the back toward the bottom of the boat. Why are there 2 drains? OR are they?
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    Engine In down position

    Should my outboard lock in the down position?
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    What is it's function?

    Ok obviously a new boater. My engine has three positions. Up all the way Im guessing for tow, Half way down as long as this lever is down, and all the way down. What is the purpose of this mid down position?
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    Should this hole be here?

    Should this hole be here? What is its function? It looks like it is low enough to take water in. The only thing going through this is the speedometer tube. Thanks in Advance.
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    How to test your water pump

    Ok, don't have my boat out yet. If I put the muffs on and start the engine should I see the water come out of the pee holes in the top of my engine? Should it be a steady stream? I just want to make sure that it is working before I waste my time and money on engine repair.
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    Water pump

    Ok getting closer to going out for the first time. Just trying to educate myself as much as possible before I go. After reading some post Im realizing that one of the things i might run into is a failing water pump. I have a 1977 115 hp ob Evinrude. What should I be looking for? From what i have...
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    Bearings how to check

    Ok so I searched the forums looking for this answer and could not find it anywhere. Just got my first boat and when I took it home I could hear some rubbing or squeaking coming from the trailer. My question is how do I check if my bearings are bad? IF I take them out will it be obvious...
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    Air Filters

    Are outboards supposed to have air filter? If not why?
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    What are these!!!!

    First boat and im not sure what these are for. The two things under the key hole? BIG BIG
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    Rookie First Boat

    Well This is my first boat. I know exactly nothing about boats so here I am. Ive been reading some of the forums here and you guys seem really knowledgeable and helpful. So it is a 1978 Starcraft American 16 with I know now to much engine 115hp 1977 Evinrude. Anyways what are some of the things...
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