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    What oil filter do I need?

    I will be changing the oil on my 2004 Bayliner 185. I need to know which filter I can get at my local auto parts store that will work with my 4.3l vortec v-6 190hp.
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    Gas tank half full of year old gas

    Boat : '04 bayliner 185 4.3l v-6 (carb) I topped of tank last fall with 10% ethanol fuel (all that's available here) and added stabil before winterizing. This summer we didn't get out much and only used 1/2 a tank. Is it safe to top off w/ 1/2 tank of fresh fuel and add stabil again and use...
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    Winterizing Questions

    Setup: 4.3l Mercruiser (vortec) w/ alpha 1 gen II outdrive Local shop wants $120 to winterize which entails the following: Stabilize Fuel Drain Block and P/S cooler Crack lower unit plug and check for water (replace gear lube if water present) Fog Engine Charge Battery Just to let you know I...
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    Boat fell!

    Okay, here's the story.. I have been storing the boat in the garage and I had the trailer on jack stands just enough to take the weight of the tires and the outdrive lowered to the ground. Here's where it gets interesting... Mother-in-law pulled her truck in the driveway, got out without putting...
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    Storing boat/trailer on jackstands

    I jacked up each side of the axle and place them on jackstands to prevent flat spots on the tires. It is in the garage. Is this okay to do?
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    Best tower for the buck?

    Lookin' to get a tower. Have my eye on the the aerial ascent. Good price but hear some negative feedback. Anybody have one that has somethin' good to say about it? Also any other recomendations? Would like to spend about a grand w/ racks. The ascend runs just about $500+ and they offer a...
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    denatured alcohol on gel coat?

    On the bow there are some scuff marks from the bow roller stop. Would it be safe to clen them off with denatured alcohol then re-wax?
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    Meguiar's 2.0 NXT Tech Wax

    Has anybody used Meguiar's 2.0 NXT Tech Wax on their boat? I apologize for all the wash/wax questions but I wanted to get it put away this weekend(boat) and the nearest place to get marine wax is 30 miles away.
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    boat was vs. dish soap

    I have been using dish soap to wash the boat, but I recently bought boat wash but it does'nt get really sudsy like dish soap. Is there an advantage to using boat wash other than it's environmentally safer. (I was boat at home on trailer not in the water) Thanks
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    Need boat wax

    Ok, I used some meguiars auto wax a couple months ago, but before I put it away in the garage I want to wash and wax again before it goes away for the winter. Last time I used a high speed buffer. I want to give it a good 'ole hand wax. Can anyone recommend a good marine wax?
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    will this black max prop fit

    48-78118 A40 17p (Merc part number) will this fit my '04 mercruiser alpha 1 gen II? Thanks
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    installing speakers in molded fiberglass

    I have a 04 bayliner 185 and want to add another set of speakers. I am good at installing stereo systems but my problem is all the panels are fiberglass. How would you cut the hole without chipping or causing any delamination? Any tips? Thanks
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    equivelant to 14 1/2 x 19p

    I was wondering if I wanted to change my 14 1/2 x 19p 3-blade prop to a 4-blade, what would be the equivelant. (size and pitch) And what would be the pros of doing such? I hear 4 blades are better than three.
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    gel coat chips (evercoat gel repair)

    I have two pencil eraser size chips on back of boat (bottom). I have a white gel coat and have been thinking of using the evercoat scratch repair gel coat system. Now, I have read the reviews and most say it did not harden. Is this because they did not block the air from the repair? Has anyone...
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    help choosing prop

    Boat is 04 bayliner 4.3l mercruiser alpha one Although I have never tried to redline it (makes me nervous). I am easily getting 4400 rpms with more throttle to give. I currently am running a 14 1/2 x 19p. I am at roughly 4000' above sea level and getting 45 mph and with three people plus me it...
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