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    Where's the oil going?

    I have an '05 Alpha 1 with the remote gear lube monitor. I changed oil when I winterized it, and check fluid level every time I use the boat. Over the last mont or so, I've noticed that the fluid level in the reservoir is a couple ounces low. I have no noticeable leaks, and there is never a...
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    Auto trailer lock

    So, I'm looking for ways to get my trailer and boat off of the ramp a little quicker and more efficiently. Doesn't someone make or sell a device that locks onto the bow eye when you get the boat all the way on the trailer? I usually walk up to the bow, lean over the front and hook up the...
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    Need new upholstery

    Well, crap. My seats have gotten a little moldy. Tried to clean it off, took it to a detailer to get him to clean it off. No good. So, I know what caused it, and I know how to prevent it from happening again, but I don't know what to do about getting it replaced. I've had seats in cars...
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    Can't find cross numbers for my filter

    So, like any other cheap guy out there, I don't want to pay double price for something just because it says Mercruiser on it. In this case, it's my oil filter. Oil filter on my boat is p/n 35-866340K01 Engine is a 2004 350 MAG MPI s/n OM648967 I've looked at the filter listings here under...
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    Vinyl blisters

    So, my vinyl is starting to "blister". For lack of a better term. A very thin film peels off and it's getting worse. It still has the same color underneath, but it looks like poo as far as I'm concerned. Is this normal? Anything I can do? I assume I'll have to get it replaced, but don't...
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    Outdrive gear ratios

    So, I'm a little confused. Is the prop under driven or over driven? What I mean is, would a 1.86(ish) ratio drive be faster or slower than my 1.47? I'm not looking to change. I'm just curious because it seems like my prop is really little pitch wise, and I'm curious if it's just spinning...
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    Yet another spark plug question

    Alright. I've seen a lot of plug related threads lately, and the general consensus seems to be that you have to run marine plugs in our boats. My question is: what makes a plug "marine"? I mean if you get the correct size plug, in the correct temperature range, and with the same electrode...
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    Surging

    So, my 350 MAG MPI has ran well since I got it a few months ago. Other than cleaning the throttle body and IAC, I've done nothing. Today, I took the family out for a few hours of fun. All went well, but by the end of the evening, during a cruise across the lake (approx 4000 RPM), the motor...
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    350 Mag MPI hard starting

    Sometimes my engine is a little tough to start. I'll have to give it a little throttle to start up, and it usually cranks over for a couple of seconds before it fires. I turn the key to the "on" position and wait for the fuel pump to get pressured up before attempting to start. Also, I...
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    How young is too young?

    So, at what point is a kid old enough to be a boater? I haven't looked into PFD's for little ones yet, so I thought I'd ask here first. Our newest "bobber" is a little over 8 months old right now, so we're looking at an 10 to 11 month old when we get ready to start up. I'm just looking for...
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    Too small of a prop?

    So, I understand the pitch of a prop. Lower pitch equals lower top speed, more RPM at a given speed, and quicker hole shot. My question is, can a prop with too little pitch hurt your hole shot? I have a 21 foot 2004 Rinker RX-1 with the 330 HP 350 Mag engine. The prop is a stainless 3 blade...
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    Removable tongue security

    So, like a lot of you, I have to keep my boat stored outside. I have a removable tongue, which allows me to not have the sidewalk blocked. My question is, what do you do to keep a thief that has a tongue with them from driving off with your baby? I'm thinking I'll take a piece of 3" square...
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