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    Mercruiser shifting - does this sound OK

    After having trouble with the drive going into forward gear, I went through the shift cable adjustment process several times using both the factory manual and a couple of the YouTube videos. I think I've got it as good as I can get it. However, there is a grinding "zing" sound going into...
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    shift cutout switch roller doesn't return to center when in reverse

    Hello, Mercruiser MCM 230 with Alpha One. Don't know how old the shift cables are. Engine stalls shifting into reverse. Went thorough the cable adjust process very carefully (I think) using both the manual and the excellent YouTube video from Chris. The result I get is the shift cutout switch...
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    added a swim platform to my 1987 Starcraft 1901S bow rider

    Last year I purchased a boat for the primary purpose of towing to the local lakes to do some skiing and tubing, with an occasional ride out to Salem Harbor mixed in. The boat did not come with a swim platform, so the way to climb aboard after jumping in was via the outdrive. We all got good at...
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    Opinions on ladder placement on swim platform

    I just added a swim platform to my 1987 Starcraft fiberglass bow rider. I ordered a 4 step collapsible ladder online which arrived today. The issue now is where to mount the ladder. I'm looking for opinions. Here are the considerations. 1. the mounting supports are long, so the holes are...
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    how much of my Alpha 1 drive should I see under full power? Can't get proper speed.

    OK, here goes: 1987 Starcraft 19' bow rider with Mercruiser 5.0 230hp and Alpha 1. Tonight out in the harbor we have the throttle set so the motor is running about 2800 RPM and the best we can manage is about 23mph, when I figure we should have been around 30mph (based on past experience)...
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    Mercrusier 230 GM 305 no starter response, then it works fine

    1987 Mercruiser 230HP GM 305 I/O. New starter late last season. Today I'm on the lake and the motor is turning over but not starting so I pull the shifter out so I can work the throttle with it not in gear and I still can't get it to start. Turns over very well, plenty of battery power. Give...
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    swim platform width feedback please

    I am going to put a full-width teak swim platform on the back of my 19' 25 year old fiberglass Starcraft bow rider (the boat has an out drive). The transom is 84" wide. I haven't purchased anything yet, and will be picking up something used to match the used appearance of my boat and to keep...
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    pull engine to replace starter?

    I have a 1987 Starcraft 191s fiberglass bow rider with a Mercruiser 230HP GM 305 small block in it. The starter motor is on the underside of the motor toward the back. It got submerged in salt water and needs to be removed and rebuilt or replaced. The problem is that it really seems to me the...
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    throttle make and how to remove trim switch?

    Can anyone tell me what make this throttle is? It is in my 87 Starcraft. the trim up function doesn't work. I ran a jumper direct to the pump and it runs the motor up. So, I guess I need to pull the switch and replace it. Can anyone tell me how to get the switch out of this throttle? It...
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    Mercury 230 bogs after about 30 minutes, works fine after cool down.

    Hello, I have a Mercruiser MCM 230, 230HP 5 liter, engine serial number B530375, drive unit serial number 0B539283, Alpha 1 on a 19' Starcraft. The issue I am having is that after about 30 minutes of boating the engine will lose power and stall. I have been able to get the motor started and...
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    Mercruiser stern drive - does this sound normal?

    Hello, First time boat owner. Been around the block with cars a lot, decided to try some boating. Acquired a 1987 Starcraft 191S, Mercruiser MCM 230, 230HP 5 liter, engine serial number B530375, drive unit serial number 0B539283, Alpha 1. First drive on the water the engine started...
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