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    Oil Capacity 2011 Mercury 5.0 MPI

    I'm a little confused. New boat to me. First oil change. I have the manual and it states 4.5 quarts for all models. Then it states to go off the actual dipstick reading. It says to take a reading while at rest in the water 5 minutes after shut down to allow oil to drain into the pan. Am I...
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    What was original equipment on this boat?

    Is there a resource to find what propeller would have come standard with a boat when new? I just acquired a used 2011 Ebbtide 2200 SS SC Fun Cruiser with the 260 HP 5.0 Mercruiser and Alpha 1 Gen 2 drive and it has a 14x20p 4 blade aluminum prop. I don't know if this is the correct prop for...
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    What is this opening?

    New to me 2011 Ebbtide 2200 SS Fun Cruiser. To the left of the drain there is another hole in the transom that I didn't have on my previous boat. I have the drain plug, but I don't have anything for the other hole. Just want to make sure nothing is supposed to go in there before I launch for the...
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    Outdrive Paint

    I just purchased a 2011 Ebbtide 2200 Fun Cruiser and the engine runs great! This boat is six years old and the lower unit was recently replaced. The upper unit looks like it's 20 years old. What would cause this condition when the rest of the boat looks brand new?
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    "You're gonna need a bigger boat!"

    Have outgrown my current 20yr old 18' bowrider. Looking at deck boats. My eyes are bigger than my garage. Would love a Chaparral, Monterey or Crownline, but although the garage is 28' deep, it only has a 6'10" high opening. I'm not looking to pay for storage and I can't have it sitting...
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    Mercruiser Alpha 1 VS. Volvo Penta SX

    I have owned a Volvo Penta 4.3 GL with an SX outdrive for 20 years. I am comfortable servicing both. I am considering a boat with a Mercruiser 5.0 and an Alpha 1 outdrive. The 5.0 looks easier to service with the top mounted oil filter, so I'm not really concerned about the motor. My concern...
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    Impeller replacement interval

    OK guys.... For the last 7 years, my boat has been stored in a garage at Lake Havasu City, AZ where the temps top 120? for several months. Prior to Havasu, the boat spent most of its time in a garage in Southern CA and I could go 4 years on an impeller because the boat saw little use. I have...
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    Reusing Outdrive Attachment Nuts

    How many times can the 6 nuts be reused when removing and reinstalling the SX outdrive? My manual says they should not be reused but I can't find replacements, and I've been reusing mine since new. ​Should I be concerned? What source should I be using to find replacements? Thank you.
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    1997 4.3GL PLKD running cold even at idle (doesn't warm up)

    Problem solved Problem solved Problem solved. It was a blocked "bypass passage" just like everyone said. I took the thermostat housing off for the third time and used a new "aftermarket" TS housing as a guide. I was able to locate the proper passage and with a stiff copper wire I was able...
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    1997 4.3GL PLKD running cold even at idle (doesn't warm up)

    Noticed a change in operating temperature the last two outings. Normal operating temp was around 150 and time before last it was running around 125. Last outing the gauge stayed at 100. Assumed I had a thermostat stuck open and would replace it with year end maintenance. When I replaced the...
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    OEM Volvo Penta Thermostat VS Sierra Aftermarket

    Any opinions on the difference between an OEM Volvo Penta thermostat (part #3856961) and the Sierra aftermarket version? Are they the same part just rebranded or is there a significant difference? Thanks!
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    bad fuel pump?

    1997 Volvo Penta 4.3GL PLKD. Engine started and ran for a few seconds. Will crank but will not start. Will start with starter fluid directly in the carb but dies immediately when fluid burns off so fuel delivery is the problem, right? I dont have my computer. Im on my phone. Where do I start?
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    Volvo Penta SX-C1 Trim Fluid Leak

    1997 Volvo Penta 4.3GL with SX-C1 outdrive. Boat is used about once a month and garaged at vacation house when not in use. After returning to my boat after about a month of sitting, I noticed a small puddle of red trim/tilt fluid on the garage floor under one of my trim rams. Maybe a couple...
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    Neutral Safety Switch?

    1997 Reinell 180 w/Volvo Penta 4.3GL PLKD purchased new I have an intermittent starting problem that has gotten progressively worse through the years. Sometimes when I turn the ignition key, there is no reaction. No start, no click....just silence. At first, I could move the shift lever...
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    Volvo 4.3GL Running hot on plane

    The history: I own a boat with a raw water cooled Volvo 4.3GL PLKD with an SX outdrive that I bought new in 1997. The boat is used 100% in fresh water and used only 2-3 times a year for maybe an hour or two per use. I live in Southern California, so when it's not being used, the boat is...
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