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    Question on Shore power

    Just put my boat in the water tonight. This is the first boat I have had with a shore power connection. I connected shore cable together, but the light on the fuse breaker panel that says "available power" stayed off. I had just launched so didn't have a meter with me to check anything. But I...
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    Question on NMEA connection for marine VHF

    Adding a few new items to my new to me boat. Just installed Raymarine Axium 9RV and a Horizon Eclipse VHF radio. The VHF is supposed to be able to show GPS coordinates on it but it needs to be connected somehow to the Axium and I'm not quite sure how to that. The Axium has a cable coming out of...
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    Question on tape for engine hatchk

    Working on a few items for my new boat. One thing I have noticed is the tape seal that goes around the engine compartment hatch is peeling and falling off. I'm assuming this is some sort of special tape that is designed to keep engine fumes in the compartment and out of the cabin when the hatch...
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    Can't seem to find a big enough fuse block

    Just picked up a new to me boat. 2001 Maxum 2400scr. Was advised that there were some electrical issues. Looking at the fuse block and it seems to be kinda toast. One fuse slot is literally melted. So figured I would just replace the whole block than try to chase down electrical demons. In...
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    Question on vents on Starboard side of boat

    Just picked up my new to me boat and going through it (lots of questions to come I'm sure, so apologizing now :) ) I was walking around the boat and I found these 3 holes on the side. The two on the right seem to be connected to something inside. The one on the left is legit just a whole in...
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    Anyway to tell outdrive type

    Getting a new boat and trying to get ahead of the game and order my usual maintenance items ahead of time so I can just pop them on when I pick it up. Was looking to grab my zincs but trying to determine what type of outdrive I have. I'm assuming it's an Alpha 1 Gen 2 which was what my last boat...
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    Question on fuel

    Hey everyone, Buying a new boat and it's a bit bigger than my old one. Old fuel tank was 21 gallons, new one is 70. Engine is a 2001 5.0 Mercruiser. In the past, I have always only put a few gallons of fuel from the local gas station to get it running from the winter and do all my checks, then...
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    How do you match new trailer to existing boat?

    Hey everyone, I am buying a new to me boat. 2001 Maxum 2400SCR. It does not have a trailer, so I went out bought one as I need one to get it home and I would prefer to have a trailer for the boat. It's a 2021 Ventura Com-6000t XF. My question I have, the boat is currently on blocks. The marina...
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    Bought a new boat..loooads of questions LOL

    Hey there, I just put a deposit down on a 2001 Maxum 2400SCR. Just waiting for ice to melt for a sea trial and she will be all mine. My previous boat was a 2004 Maxum 1800SR3. It did not have nearly the amount of bells and whistles that the new boat has. We went and looked at it today and I...
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    Issue with acceleration 2010 3.0 Mercruiser

    Having an issue with my engine and kind of at a loss as to what it could be. Beginning of the season, replaced the fuel water separator filter and plugs like I do every year. Had some running issues after it was in the water so ended up rebuilding the carb. When putting carb back on, found the...
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    Cup holder for pull out tray on Maxum SR3 1800

    Hello all, I am cleaning up my boat and getting her ready to launch. The below shelf pulls out from under the seat that sits on top of the engine compartment cover. This pic is of the bottom of it. It has always driven me crazy that most things slide right through the cup hole because it is too...
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    Underwater Lighting

    Thinking of adding some blue under water lighting to my boat. With an 18' boat...can I get away with just one light at the stern? Lights themselves are pretty pricey...so having to buy two may sway my decision to even add it in. Any brand in particular everyone likes? Leaning towards the...
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    Name of gauge plug

    I am replacing the speedometer on my boat. The new gauge requires a ground, constant 12v and keyed 12v., They attach to the gauge on 3 big screw posts. The posts are in kind of a triangle shape. The other gauges on the boat have a plug that connects to all 3 posts on the back of the gauge with a...
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    Replacing Bellows Alpha one Gen 2 Questions

    Good morning, I need to replace my water pump this year (2 years old) and figured I should probably do the bellows while I have it apart. Boat is 15 years old and I'm pretty sure they are original. I did the bellows on an Alpha 1 Gen 1 - 7 or 8 years ago...wondering if there is much difference...
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    Mercathode - Worth it?

    I didn't even know a Mercathode systemem existed. Now I am intrigued. I looked up and it seems the Mercruisers come with them, except for the 4 cylinders, which I have. Worth installing one? My boat sits in a saltwater slip from April to November, but not connected to power at all. (But it can be)
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    Going to be below freezing and boat is still in the water

    Hey all, My boat is still in the water (saltwater). Was trying to leave in as long as possible to get a few more dives in. This weekend, it is supposed to drop down into the 20's overnight (Rhode Island). I have a 2010 Mercuiser 3.0. Draining the block is easy enough, it's just 2 hoses. So I...
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    Issue with Voltmeter on dash reading low

    Been having an issue with my voltmeter gauge. It generally reads about 12-13v depending on RPM. I assumed the alternator was dying and even started looking into grabbing a new one. But before ordering, I put my hand held voltmeter on the back of the alternator and she is charging at...
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    Is there an issue going from a 3 wire bilge float to 2 wire?

    Hey guys!! So per my other post, I confirmed my switch was toast. So need to pick up a new float switch. All the new ones I have seen are 2 wires, and the one I have is 3 wires. Is that going to be an issue, or is it something that is pretty easy to switch out? Or am I going to have to rewire...
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    How to test an electromagnetic float switch out of the boat

    Looking to test my float switch to see if it's working. I recently replaced the bilge pump...and not 100% positive I am connecting the wires back together correctly...pretty sure, but want to rule out the switch definitively before I buy a new one. Switch is a Johnson Model 3615 Automatic Float...
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    Drilling holes for new bilge pump

    Afternoon all!! Picked up a new pump to upgrade the volume flow of my old one. Everything fits except the new bolt pattern doesn't match the old one (of course) I filled the old holes with silicone, and went to drill pilot holes for new ones, but the drill doesn't fit between the hull and the...
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