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    Clank From Outdrive in Neutral, Any Ideas?

    Well, the boat has run smooth for almost a year now, so figures something has to happen. A quick run-down: 1992 Mercruiser 3.0L (115 HP) w/ Alpha One Gen II outdrive. I took the boat out a couple weeks ago, and the drain plug got stuck in the boat, so I could not remove it. The boat sat for...
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    The Plug Is Stuck!!!

    Well, I have a very good system in launching / retrieving my boat. I never forget to put the plug in, and I never forget to take the plug out. However, sometimes, circumstances beyond your control prohibit you from your normal routine. My plug is a brass plug, and it had a little metal ring...
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    Most Stressful Job In The World? Driving Instructor?

    I do a lot of driving at my job, typically over 150 miles a day, so I get to see some crazy stuff. So today, I'm walking in a neighborhood, marking out the gas main, and some car comes flying by, swerving, squealing tires, just completely erratic driving. As they come closer, I see the sign on...
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    Ever Get Stuck Doing Those Side Jobs You Don't Wanna Do?

    I know everyone on here has a certain set of, um, "skills" that they can do better than their friends or acquaintances. A couple of mine happen to be wiring, improving cable television signal throughout a house, and building screen rooms (the sides, I don't deal with the roofs). When I was...
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    What Happened to The Fluid in my Compass?

    I don't know how or why, but all the fluid (water?) in my compass evaporated!:confused: It was in there before I left to work in Ohio, I covered the boat, and I come back and it's gone. .:confused: Does this mean I have to buy a whole new compass or can this one be refilled?
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    Acceptable to Put Lok-Tite on Alternator Bracket Bolt?

    This weekend, the bolt jumped out of my alternator bracket. I was idling and heard the strange noise right away, so I killed the engine. I found the bolt in the bilge, and put it back in. Today, it started to come loose again. The hole is not stripped, but I don't want to put my full body...
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    First Day of Holiday Weekend A Success!! It Was Wonderful!!

    Did everyone have a good Saturday of boating this Labor Day Weekend? My day was great, I still feel like it was a dream. Got the impeller replaced last night, although the shop sold my friend the wrong one while I was flying home from Ohio. I left a little later than I wanted this morning...
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    Ohio Was Great, But There's No Place Like Home. .

    Well, after working in Ohio for the last 8 weeks, I am finally headed back home to Tampa. There were good and bad times in Ohio, and some that would qualify for SHT's, so to make a list of some of the most memorable experiences: 1. Learning about tornado sirens the hard way!! I live in...
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    Symptoms of Timing Issue?

    I was just curious if I could get some symptoms of the timing being off? I don't know that mine is, just looking to gain a little knowledge. Also, are there any links on how to check / correct timing? Thank you in advance.
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    What Is Your Favorite Type of Music to Listen to While Cruising?

    I was just curious. I know I like listening to some classic rock, give me some Skynyrd, ZZ Top, George Thorogood (sp?), etc. It always seems to fit the mood. Any opinions?
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    How To Lock Your Car and Why

    This is an interesting email I just got regarding locking your car doors, just wanted to pass it along so hopefully nobody else gets victimized: How to Lock Your Car and Why I locked my car --- as I walked away I heard my car door unlock I went back and locked my car again three times. I...
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    Times Getting Hard, Reggie Fountain Files for Chapter 11

    Well, that is a pretty big hit to the boating market I believe. He has been around a while building great boats. Apparently, he plans on still making boats, but cutting the staff down to only 12. Hopefully all works out with Fountain, as well as Genmar and the rest of the boating companies...
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    Possible Issues Reaching Top End?

    I have a feeling my boat is not going to its full potential speed, and am starting with thinking it may be due to my prop. I have a 92 Sea Ray 18' bowrider, with the Mercruiser 3.0L 115HP. The WOT RPM's are in the 4300 to 4400 range. I currently have a 14 x 19 pitch SS prop. I have no...
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    Anyone Have Any Flight Horror Stories?

    Well, let me start by saying I HATE FLYING!! I would much rather drive to any destination. I know, I know, they say "you're safer in a plane." It seems like every time I turn on the news, there is another plane crash. Now we have the Hudson River collision. I just feel safer with both feet...
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    Finally I Get To Take The Boat Out!!

    So, I get home from Ohio at 7:30 on Friday night. Saturday I threw the new outdrive on, and went to my mother's birthday party for the rest of the day. So Sunday rolls around, and after repairing the small leak around the gasket (taking outdrive off and on a thousand times, stupid o-ring), I...
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