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    Considering a New 2007 Osprey

    Humm, good information, but I think we're talking boats, not planes 😉 ha!
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    U-Joints for 2003 Alpha One Gen 2

    I'm going to follow since my drive is the same year.
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    Where did all the used boats and motors go?

    Just about everything has obviously gone a bit crazy. Prices have skyrocketed on literally everything from food to recreation and availability has tanked. More people have turned to boating due to Covid. The freezing temperatures in Texas this past winter has ruined many engines, so...
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    Saltwater fishing boat help?!

    I wouldn't adventure out in the ocean with anything that small. When I was in the market (9 years ago) for a power boat to use on an area lake that is 13 miles long, I was told not to get anything smaller than an 18 footer. That was good advice and I'm glad I took it. Anything smaller and I...
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    Solar panels to charge or to run a Noco dual bank charger?

    He will just have to get a bigger boat to support those bigger solar panels! Good excuse to go bigger! All kidding aside, if you're just looking to maintain the charge of the batteries, it should be ok. But if you're looking to actually charge a depleted deep cycle battery for trolling, then...
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    Is it bad to run a pwc out of the water?

    That's for the replies. I'm educated now!
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    2006 18' Ebbtie Bowrider Steering Hard to Turn

    I went through this a few years ago. I tried cleaning the old grease out, but ultimately it turned out to be my cable. Disconnect the cable at the engine. Now see if the steering wheel is still hard to turn. If it is, then replace the cable. Not just the inner core, but the complete cable...
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    2006 18' Ebbtie Bowrider Steering Hard to Turn

    Mine is a 2003 4.3L with power steering. The steering got so hard I had to fight it with two hands. I found it was the cable from the helm to the engine bay. Replaced the entire cable and all is well.
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    Will chips in my prop have an ill affect due to an imbalance?

    Ok, I ordered a new prop. Gotta get it anyway..... Thanks for the replies!
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    Will chips in my prop have an ill affect due to an imbalance?

    Hey all, 4.3L, Alpha 1 Gen 2 Mercruiser. I was idling through a no-wake zone on Lake Wallenpaupack, PA and hit a rock. The jolt wasn't too bad. The skeg is OK, but it took two1/4" chips out of one of the prop blades. Will this cause an imbalance and be detrimental to my stern drive? Can I...
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    2009 4.3 mpi running hot

    A little confusing... I'm, by far, not an Eglish major... The use of periods and commas would help clarify what you are trying to convey. If English is not your primary language, I sincerely apologize.
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    New Hitch Ball

    If you're looking for more height, just get the correct ball mount for your receiver. There's no guarantee that one (that rocks back and forth) will fit your needs. They make all kinds of hitch ball mounts. Every height you can think of, or you can get an adjustable one.
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    Couple questions about winterization..

    I don't know if I've been doing it wrong, but once the lube comes out of the (top) vent hole, I stop. Then I top off the reservoir from inside the boat. While boating, I always check the level of the reservoir and always keep a bottle in the boat.
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    New Hitch Ball

    I don't have any experience with those. They look interesting, but what is the specific problem you are having? Is there play in the contact between the trailer tongue and ball? If so, you should be able to tighten the locking mechanism to get a better bite. My hitch/ball/trailer tongue...
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    ENGINE NOT STARTING...KICKING MY BUT

    You shouldn't be removing any "shafts". Did you remove the rotor? Apparently the rotors are glued on from the factory, so they're a pain to get off. After the rotor is off, remove the two screws holding the ignition sensor and just drop the new one in. Your's may be different, here's...
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    trailer fenders

    My trailer is made by Karavan. I wiped out one of my plastic fenders and got a replacement directly from them even though it was quite a few years old. Contact the trailer manufacturer if you can't find it on the many online trailer sites.
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    1975 351cu 233hp Mercruiser, riser block off plates or not?

    Wasn't this already discussed? Why start another thread? Didn't @achris already explain the purpose and need for those plates? I consider Chris the ultimate expert on Mercruisers due to his abundance of experience, knowledge and great videos too. I wouldn't doubt his explanation. I...
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    Water in Bilge? Where can it come from.......

    No chance it's just from the boat getting rained on? Where is it kept? Is it protected by a good cover with no pooling of water occurring?
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    Is it bad to run a pwc out of the water?

    Thats very interesting! Thanks for that information!
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    Looking at 1990 Bayliner, need advice

    Wondering why you "always wanted an I/O". I have an I/O and wish it was an outboard. Too many negatives with an I/O in my opinion: - More work winterizing and risk of damage from freezing. - Engine compartment that has to be vented or you risk exploding gas fumes. - Much heavier than...
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