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    Raising Motor

    1988 merc blk max 150<br /> I want to raise the motor on my CC. The catavation plate rides about 2in, below the bottom of the boat. Any tricks? I need to raise it 2 holes. I don't have a hoist to get it higher. Also how much does the moter weigh?<br /> Thanks, Dead Eye
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    Replace Gunwale rod storage

    1988 Wellcraft Fisherman<br /> Love this boat. I wanted to treat her nice and replace the under gunwale rod holders. They are cracked and the sun tore them up, very brittle. Anyone know where to get replacements?<br /> Thanks, Dead Eye
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    Extending the trailer

    I currently have a 1988 Wellcraft cc on my trailer. The tongue [don't know what the main bar is called] of the trailer can be extended {pulled out from a sleve] and rebolted. The crank arm is bolted on, so it can be moved also. It will extend almost 4ft. Single axel, seemes to be heavy...
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    Water in lower unit

    Changed tho oil todat. Brown milky oil. The moter did not have a gasket on the fill screw. Maybe I'm wishing but would that cause water to infiltrate? How do you test for leaks?<br />Also on the magnetic fill screw there were a few small frags, a problem?<br /> Thanks, Dead Eye
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    Damaged Prop

    Last week I pulled the boat out and towed it home. boo hoo hoo I noticed the prop was damaged. The prop must of been hit at my slip. One blade has two cracks about 1/2in. long, about an in. apart. The blade is slightly bent . [ looks like a flap ,only way I can describe it ] can it be fixed...
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    "sneezing?" at cold start

    1988 150 blk max<br /> <br /> When I start the motor in the morning it tends to sneeze (the only way I can describe it). It starts up after a few sneezes and runs great after that. Another thing I noticed is sometimes there is a small amt. of feul comming out of the prop when I tilt it down...
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    Kind of 150 merc

    1988 150 blk max<br /> Serial # 0b303295 . Can anyone tell me if this motor is a special model (xr2, Ect...) What does the letters mean after the motor type. <br /><br /> Thanks, Dead Eye
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    Hard to start when warmed up

    1988 150 blk max<br /> The moter was just tuned up in April. I put about 30 hrs on it since then. The moter starts right ut runs great. The problem is when I try to start it after fishing for a half hour or so it is hard to start. I have to push the throttle up to start it. I don't think this is...
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    Solar Chargers

    I keep my boat in a slip all summer. Iwant to make sure the battery is fully charged when I arrive on the weekends. I disconnect every thing with the exception the bilge pump when I leave.<br />I am looking for a cheap 1 1/2 amp solar charger.Do they work? Will they fry the battery? Does anyone...
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    Sand-blasting bottom

    There must be 12 coats of bottom paint on my new-to-me boat. Recently sanded it and painted it. Next year I want to get to the gel-coat and paint it . I know there are solvents to remove the paint. My question is has anyony had any experience with their boat getting sandblasted? I want to get...
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    Boat wax

    I am going to wax my boat and put it in the water for the season. What is the best wax to use? Eaist to use? What do I use on the anti-skid parts of the boat? Can I wax the rough portions? Will the wax come off or will it make it too slippery? Is there any way to protect the anti-skid areas from...
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    Casting deck protectant

    I have a 1988 18 ft cc wellcraft. The bow casting platform is anti-skid gelcoat. As well the anti-skid goes down the gunnals to the stern. I waxed the boat . Is there a product (wax like treatment) for the anti-skid parts of my boat? It seems like it could use something to brighten the boat...
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    Hose to what?

    Hose to what? 1988 150 blk max<br /> Just got my motor out of the shop. Runs great!<br />My question is : there is a hose comming out of the wiring harness into the motor right in front of the starter. Goes into a brass 90 elbow. Another hose after the elbow going nowhere, I looked around to...
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    Spring Fever

    1988 blk max 150<br /> I got it bad!!! Did alot of work on the motor , ready to go,{almost} Replaced the water pump, rebuilt the feul pump, replaced the poppet{what a difference that made}. Just got it out of the shop , had a sync & link done. The motor purrs. Only one bad thing, The wrench...
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    Water in gas

    Just got the boat out of the shop today. Wrench told me there was water in the gas. Said to drain the tank. Is there a easy way to remove the water. It's a built in tank with 20 gallons in it.<br /> Thanks, Dead Eye
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    Doel-fins

    I just bought Doel-fins for my 1988 150 blk max. I was looking to get up on plane faster. Also i am looking to stay on plane at reduced speeds. Any comments on Doel-fins? I did not buy the other ones at the store, not just the prices were higher, they looked too large.<br /> Thanks, Dead Eye
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    Fuel gague wiring diagram

    1988 wellcraft<br /> Can anyone help me wire my feul gague. wires were removed when I bought the boat and I want to rewire it.<br /> Thanke, Dead Eye
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    Poppet Question

    1988 150 blk max<br /> I just took the poppet valve off the motor. It had sand inbedded in the diaphragm. Had seaweed in the spring. The marina said the parts have to ordered individually. I thought a post metioned a kit? It seems the diaphragm is the only part that looks questionable on...
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    Steers Right

    1988 150 blk max<br /> Started the boat {on the trailer) backed down the ramp. In gear the motor turns right. How do I fix this proublem?<br /> Thanks, Dead Eye
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    Poppet again

    I am going to replace the poppet this weekend. Seems the tell-tale only gives intermintent sprays at idle, even after it is warmed up. Just want to be sure it works. There is a slight salt residue on a small section of the head gasket. I just got the boat end of last season. never saw any...
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