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    5.0 Multiple Issues

    Ok so the boat in question is a 1989 Celebrity 20' Cuddy with a 5.0 Merc/Alpha 1. First problem is that I think I have a small oil leak somewhere, I replaced the main bearing last year thinking that was the problem but it is still leaking a little bit. Basically I can use the boat for 6 hours...
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    4 Blade Recommendations

    Boat: 1989 Celebrity 20' cuddy Motor: Mercruiser 5.0 200hp Max RPM: 4200-4600 Current Prop: 14 1/2 x 19P 3 blade (not sure what brand), newly reconditioned. Current Performance: reaches 4600 RPMs at WOT, 1/2 tank (20gals) fuel = 47-52mph depending on conditions. Dilemma: With a 1/2 tank...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 oil pressure question

    Today while I was out on the water I noticed that when I was up on plane (3000 rpms - 4600 rpms) my oil pressure would be pegged at almost 80psi. At idle it would be around 40 psi. As soon as I would give it some throttle it would jump way up. Also I noticed while checking the oil that there...
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    Decal Paint Fade

    I searched and searched the forum and didn't come up with anything that really fit my question, so I am counting on some gurus to help me out. I know dealing with the paint/gelcoat on a boat is like re-inventing the wheel so I am not looking for fundamentals. I have my own assumptions on what...
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    5.0 First Start Up!

    Ok couple questions. I searched and searched the forums for threads pertaining to my thread but couldn't come up with anything since there are so many. The boat/motor in question is a 1989 21' Celebrity with a 5.0 Merc I/O Alpha 1 Anyway, yesterday I put the boat I picked up in December...
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    21' Cuddy 3050lbs - What Prop?

    Boat has a 5.0L Merc with a Alpha One Drive, the dry weight is 3050lbs. What pitch and type of prop would work best on this boat, to be honest I just bought the boat, I don't even know what size is on it, I would assume it is a 17 or 18 pitch, and its a three blade. The prop is sort of shot, I...
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    1989 Celebrity 199 SE Cuddy

    Just bought this thing yesterday, kind of fell into my hands so to speak (usually when the best deals do). The boat is in immaculate shape, the only thing that is wrong (which is minor) is one of the clear plastic windows on the cover has a hole in it. The boat has a newly rebuilt 5.0 Merc...
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