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    1990 Wellcraft 186 Eclipse project

    I have a 1990 WellCraft eclipse 186 I have owned the boat for 9 year we really enjoy the boat, we have done zero repairs on it except annual winterizing. I has served my family very well. Then after last season on the trailer ride home all came to an end. I ddnt touch the boat until 2 months...
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    Mercruiser engine mount sank

    Upon getting ready to winter the boat. I have a heated garage so I was not worried. I was reaching for the drain plugs on port side and discovered bad news The port side engine mount sank into the fiberglass. The boat is a 1990 welcraft eclipse 186. 4.3l merc I open the hatch each time we use...
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    1990 MercCruiser 4.3 Liter Alpha Drive doesn't Work

    On my way to the boat ramp, before I left I tested and raised the outdrive to make sure everything was working (Everything was good). 30 minutes later when I got to the boat ramp, put the boat in the water and went to trim down nothing happened (no click in the solenoid, no clicking in the...
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    Can you over rev an engine during hole shot?

    Hello, I know that we all watch the WOT rpm so we dont wreck our motors. But I was wondering because when I start from a stop (full throttle) my tach only shows 3500 rpm, and then once going to top speed I can get to 5000 rpms if trimmed way out. I never run that hard expect for testing...
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    Chevy truck loses voltage at 50mph when towing boat

    Hello, My 98 Chevy k1500 has a weird problem, When I am towing the boat (4 way flat connection with surge brakes)... My volt gauge fluctuates from 14 (normal) to 11.5 about every 10 seconds in each location, and the battery light comes on (only at 11.5 volts), but only at 50 mph and above...
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    Update on a 3 blade to 4 blade prop switch

    Just wanted to let people know my experience with change from a 3 blade to a 4 blade prop. Engine is a 4.3L 175hp and alpha one drive. I started with a 14.25x21p 3 blade Alum. 46mph and 4700rpm @ WOT I went with a 14x20p 4 blade alum. 45mph and 4500rpm @ WOT I knew my rpms would drop a...
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    swimm ladder question Fill in swim ladder mounting holes?

    Hello, I did some searching already, but wanted to make sure I have a swim ladder attached to my boats built in platform. I want a new ladder that telescopes so it's easier to get in the boat. The problem is that none of them are as wide as the one i have, so I can use the existing holes. I...
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    Video camera on boat. Opinions?

    Hello, I was wondering what some of you all are using for a video camera on the boat. I want to capture most action scenes such as skiing and tubing. I would also like to have a mount facing the rear of the boat. Any suggestions Also, i have some handles above the swim platform, I was...
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    Replacing brake lines

    Last year I changed my Master cylinder on my surge drum brake trailer. because it would leak brake fluid. Well the leaking stopped, but i still have no brakes. I bleed the brakes after install,, and some fluid did come out but was a brown rusty sludge type. So now I want to replace the brake...
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    Marine hardware question

    Hello, I am re doing some of the interior of my boat and am having trouble finding some hardware, I have posted some pictures My best description is a bolt that has sharp edges to grab the wood to prevent the screw head from spinning when you are tightening the nut. the panel i am re doing...
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    Mercrusier 4.3L Tachometer not working correctly

    On my boat (in sig) my tachometer technically works but not the way it used to. I just to make sure it has power and a good ground, both OK. I still have to check the gray "signal wire" for operation.. But I think its ok because the tach actually moves, I just know it not accurate. When I am...
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    Big Mable or Big brawler tube

    Hello, I know this is another tube thread but i have narrowed it down to two tubes. Sportstuff big mable http://www.sportsstuff.com/dyn_prod.php?p=SPT53-2213&k=68034 OR gladiator big brawler https://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?r=view&i=16842 As you can see they are very...
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    Does anyone know where to get these type of latch?

    they grommet style latches are used for my sunpad over the engine compartment. I want to use them for the bench seat also. but i cant realy find them anywhere.. The part fixed the vertical seat turns to lock in the part with the black strap. here are some pictures.. I will keep looking but...
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    Does anybody have acess to a carfax report?

    Hello, I need to run a carfax report on my parents car, does anybody have access to it for free? If not, no big deal, i can buy it, but i thought i would ask. I know how useless they can be, but i just want to see the status if the title and whether the thing is a lemon. the vin #...
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    can i use boat wash soap to wash my truck with?

    as the title says... can i use my boat wash soap to wash my truck with.... it is Seasense bio boat wash I dont have any regular car soap and dont want to buy anything else if i dont have to
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