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    1993 Maxum 2300 SCR windows

    Anybody know where to get replacement topside windows? Or would I be better off having a local shop fabricate me new plexiglass windows?
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    Working During Winter

    Hey guys I had an idea form in my head about working on the boat during the winter. My boat has a multitude of problems that ill be asking more about in later posts, but I had an idea for running the motor and not having to re-winterize every time I fix something and need to test it. Would...
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    Bad coil?

    I believe I have a bad coil. I have a 1993 Mercruiser 5.7 Thunderbolt IV with the point ignition, does anybody have the specs for what my coil should be reading? I have a pertonix coil but it’s not labeled so I have no idea what OHMs is should be reading at.. I’m wanting to go back to OEM so if...
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    Missing bolt behind motor

    I’ve been having issues with my 5.7 and while I was looking behind the motor, I noticed a bolt was missing from what I’m assuming is a water line. I’m wondering if this would’ve happened when my mechanic replaced the bellows earlier this season. The other bolt and hose clamp looks pretty new.
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    5.7 Mercruiser stalls out

    So I've been having this issue for quite some time, i've checked everything I can think of - new carb, new fuel pump, sparkplugs, plug wires, distributor cap + rotor, checked all the fuel lines, pick up tube screen, fuel filter, anti siphon valve, fuel tank vent, but nothing seems to actually...
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    New to Mooring Whips

    I've recently set up some mooring whips on the dock, but wanted to see if I did this right or need to make some corrections. Originally I had the front whip tied to the bow, but they were splayed out a little bit and I heard the only right was to use them was if they were perfectly straight off...
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    Can’t get on plane

    I have a 1993 Maxum 2300 SCR with a Jasper rebuild 5.7 I recently had a lot of work done to it, bellows, plugs, plug wires, distributor cap + rotor, compression checked, and a brand new carb but I’m still having issues getting on plane. It’s a little hard to start, and once started the RPMs seem...
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    Rainbow Exhaust 5.7 Mercruiser

    Hey guys, I put a new prop on as well as had my carb rebuilt and when I first launched it, a rainbow appeared coming out of the exhaust. What can cause this and does it have anything to do with the prop or just a bad tune? It stopped after about 2 minutes of running but its a little worrisome...
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    Boat slowly stutters and eventually stalls, can start it again after 5-20 mins

    1992 Maxum 2300 SCR - 5.7 Mercruiser I bought this boat in rough condition in early summer, first time I brought it out it started first try and got about 1,000 feet away from the dock till is sputter and died, managed to restart it after letting it sit for 5 minutes and bring it back toward...
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    95 MerCruiser 4.3 cracked block

    Hello, this is my first post and first time trying to restore a boat. I've had a problem when the motor is running where it wouldn't get above 4k rpms and had a rough idle. When trying to diagnose we have zero compression on one of the cylinders and when we looked closer, the block had a crack...
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