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    How to test a tach?

    Ive searched around and cant find a way to test a tach with it out of the boat. When i turn the key on all the gauges move except the speedo and tach which is stuck at about 100rpm. I know my speedo is bad because I can blow into the tube on the back and it doesnt move. Im guessing the tach...
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    I/O Battery selector switch install

    Im adding a second battery to my boat and a battery selector switch and cant decide how to hook it up. My boat is a 20ft Bayliner capri with a 5.7L in it. My Pos battery cable runs to the starter, and The output wire from the alternator goes straight to the starter, and theres 2 other wires on...
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    1999 Bayliner 5.7 mercruiser caburetor/prop questions

    I have a 99 Bayliner 2050 with the 5.7L and like everyone else i have a long list of things I want to do with it before summer along with all the regular maintenance. Performance-wise it runs great. Has a 2bbl carb and a 21p stainless prop it runs low 50s (mph) on gps. I know a big and easy...
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    4.3 loses power, ticks after long WOT runs

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    4.3 loses power, ticks after long WOT runs

    I have a 1987 Rinker that we replaced the motor with an engine out of a 93 Blazer. Took it out last weekend and it runs great, idles fine, never dies or anything. Has lots of power, does 45mph with 2 people in it. at about 4500rpm. but when its ran for a few minutes at wide open throttle it...
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    86 Rinker OMC 4.3L swap with car block

    I bought an 86 Rinker last week with what i thought was a blown head gasket. Pulled the heads off and saw the block was cracked. So i did some looking around and found a few people who have swapped blocks or whole engines with auto engines swapping fairly minor parts. And after the third person...
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    5.7 merc running rough after warm up

    Hey i took my boat out for the first time yesterday and it started up easy, idles smooth. I let it warm up for a good 5 minutes to be safe, and it seemed to be fine, then we got out and it drove fine for a good 5-10 min at full throttle and then slowing down a slow cruise at about 1/4 throttle...
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    Swimdeck rebuild on 99 Bayliner 2050 ss

    Re: Swimdeck rebuild on 99 Bayliner 2050 ss Heres a couple pics of what i have.
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    Swimdeck rebuild on 99 Bayliner 2050 ss

    I need to rebuild my sun deck on my boat, its all rotted out and collapsed. Problem is, when i got the boat it didnt have any hinge on the rear of it. I was hoping someone on here could post pics of how theirs hinges? itd be very helpful because all i have is two 1 inch nubs that stick out on...
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    Anyone know what fuses are what on a 1999 Bayliner 2050??

    Have some electrical issues to figure out on my new boat and was wondering if anyone could tell me what the fuses behind the speedo are for. theres about 10 of them, and one of them is blown, not sure what its for tho i just got the boat yesterday.
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    Considering a 1999 Bayliner Capri 2050 any known issues?

    Im looking at getting a 1999 Bayliner 2050. its got the 5.7L mercruiser in it and am wondering if theres any common issues or things specific to this boat or engine to look for when I look at it? any tips are appreciated
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    looking at buying an 85 4 winns, any comon issues with these boats?

    ive done a little searching around and it seems these are pretty good boats. Im looking at a 1984 17 foot 4 winns marquise. Its got a 140 horse mercruiser motor, with a trailer for $800. I havent seen it yet but the lady selling it says its in good shape, but thinks theres a soft spot somewhere...
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    88 Johnson 40 hp runs/idles fine but spits and sputters when you open it up

    I just bought a 88 pontoon with a 40 horse johnson on it today for $500. It starts up and cruises at low speeds fine but when you give it full throttle it spits and sputters until you back off. im picking the boat up tomorrow and plan on pulling the plugs and checking them out right away and...
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