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    Boat motor hatch/cover plastic inserts

    I thought rod holders, but they seem too close to each other. Maybe they're for cup holders. Measure the diameter. You might find universal cup holders that drop right in those holes. Could be vents too, I guess. If that's the case, and if cup holders fit, cut the bottom off the cup...
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    Forgot plug, part of the club now

    Bummer! Sorry to hear that. My State doesn't require having the drain plug out when trailering, as some do, so my drain plug stays screwed in all season. But that doesn't disqualify me from joining the forgot the drain plug club! I suspect my day will come...eventually. No one is safe...
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    Help me be the hero :-), Mercury 4.3 – no spark

    Get yourself a small weatherproof box to keep tools and other small essential items in. I have a pocket sized multimeter that folds up into it's own hard case. It was a Radio Shack item, but I just saw some similar ones on Amazon for $14-$16. I keep spare fuses and bulbs, electrical tape...
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    Older Boats Not Welcome at Lake George, NY

    I'm sure if you check the DEC website, you'll find the info you need. Here in Pennsylvania, they are very thorough. Web pages describe all their facilities, state wide.
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    Faulty sending/sensors?

    That is exactly what I was trying to say Chris. Maybe I didn't convey it clearly. I only use the needle on the temp gauge as a reference. The numbers and the increments are pretty much useless. I did give a guesstimate that mine runs around 160. After a new thermostat and impeller, I...
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    Older Boats Not Welcome at Lake George, NY

    I figured there had to be State run ramps. Lake George is pretty big and the DEC should have a presence there.
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    Tired of carpet! Looking for something else?

    Last year I paid $525 to spray my 6'6" Silverado bed with Line-X. Prices can vary in different areas. Shop around. I believe a marine version for boats was mentioned earlier in this thread. I don't know what the difference is in both materials used and cost. I do know you can pay extra for the...
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    Faulty sending/sensors?

    IR thermometer is a great idea. I gotta get one of those! So many uses for one. Exhaust, wheel bearing temperatures, etc...
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    Faulty sending/sensors?

    Adding to what previously I stated for reference. I said my temp gauge usually reads a little under 175. Looking at it yesterday, I can estimate that it's reading around 160, which is great. The gauge increments are a bit strange, but that's what I figured. So, as I suggested, start fresh by...
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    Tired of carpet! Looking for something else?

    I had my pickup truck bed done with Line-X. It looks and performs great. Very durable. I didn't know there was a fishing boat version of the product. It would definitely be an awesome way to cover the inside of an aluminum fishing boat and probably help deaden sound too.
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    Faulty sending/sensors?

    I'll follow... My boat is basically the same, but it's a 2003. I don't know which engine you have, but I have the 190 hp 4.3L Alpha 1 gen 2. When was the last time you changed the impeller? How about the thermostat? My temperature gauge reads a little under 175, but it's hard to trust...
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    Time to reassemble

    Another success story! Happy boating!
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    Older Boats Not Welcome at Lake George, NY

    I've been contemplating taking a trip up to Lake George. Haven't been there since I was a kid. Probably 50 years ago! Anyway, aren't there any pay daily launches or even free State launches on such a big lake? I get the convenience of joining a club membership with launch access, but it's...
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    Miss marked prop?

    Interesting and well detailed thread. Can't wait for the follow up.
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    4.3l electric fuel pump conversion

    I don't know about electric fuel pumps for boats, but any muscle car conversion I've done needed a fuel pressure regulator. This may not be needed with a Mercruiser pump. Maybe they are set at a certain pressure or they have a built in regulator, I really don't know. My 4.3 has the...
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    Ease of towing larger boat

    Agree with what has been said. Have you seen the insane prices of trucks these days? New or used. The used ones are going for the price of new ones and the new ones are $60k-$70k on average last I looked. And that's the 1500's. The 2500's and 3500's are the price of a small home where I...
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    Help me be the hero :-), Mercury 4.3 – no spark

    I have the same year and engine (2003 4.3L) and went through this a few years ago too. Mine also had the original two wire sensor. It was just an exposed circuit board. It was all corroded. The new one is completely sealed and has three wires. The old one got its ground from the mounting...
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    Help me be the hero :-), Mercury 4.3 – no spark

    That troubleshooting chart is very thorough. You will find the answer while going through those steps. If you can't rig up a test light, go to any auto parts store or Wally world and pick up a cheapo 12v test light or better yet, get a multimeter. I keep a very small Radio Shack compact...
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    Best leather shoulder holster for daily concealed carry?

    I use a clip-on, in-the-waistband for my browning Hi-Power, 9mm. It's a bit large for conceal carry. I leave my t-shirt out over it during the summer. It clips onto my belt. I can wear it inside the waistband or between my pants and belt with the muzzle in my pocket.
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    Never underestimate the power of the mechanical fuel pump

    Wow! That's a lot of pressure! No wonder it was flooding the carb.
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