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    Another surge question

    My surge brake master cylinder was rusty inside. I got fed up with poor performance, bleeding brakes, changing slave cylinders and that annoying slapping every time I stop and go. I converted to electric brakes. So much smoother and no banging noises when braking or accelerating from a stop...
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    Looking to buy a budget saltwater boat

    Your use of the statement "I want to get my feet wet" made me chuckle, but in a bad way! As stated, it's hard for us to make that decision from a distance. Do your homework. Read throughout this forum to get some pointers. It greatly depends on how well a used boat was cared for and...
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    Draining storage areas of water on on 21 Stingray 172SC

    That's strange. My bow rider has drain tubes connecting all the under deck chambers. It all ends up in the bilge, below the engine (I/O). I always check to make sure those tubes are not clogged.
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    Need More Bling

    Nice truck @alldodge! Congratulations! Those new Rams are gorgeous!
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    5.7 Mercruiser(thunderbolt iv)/Alfa 1 out drive intermittent issue

    Here's a long shot idea... Have you checked to see if it's getting fuel? Any chance the boat is sitting at different angles at the two different locations and the fuel tank is close to empty? Maybe at the lake, the boat is at a certain angle and there's no fuel near the fuel pickup. Long shot...
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    2003 mercruiser 4.3 issues

    Wow! That's great! At least you ended up with a great tune-up. You'll be good for a while.
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    2003 mercruiser 4.3 issues

    I have the same engine, same year. A couple of years ago I used that troubleshooting chart and had to replace the ignition sensor in the distributor. The old one from the factory was a plain, exposed circuit board! The new one was a sealed, encased unit. It was not difficult to do and it...
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    Other causes for prop slip?

    I just realized it's a Volvo and I don't know much about those. I just assumed most props had the replaceable rubber hub for any fluctuations and to have a bit of give to save the prop.
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    MerCruiser 4.3 Fuel Problem (I think)

    Another newbie tip... Never run your engine with the drive up in trailer position. Too steep of an angle can damage the drive's u-joints. Whenever the engine is running, the u-joints are spinning.
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    MerCruiser 4.3 Fuel Problem (I think)

    Just as a note to someone new to the hobby... Never run your boat out of the water without a water hose connected to it, not even for a few seconds. You can easily do catastrophic damage to several parts. I would immediately change out the impeller on any boat "new" to me and especially...
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    Other causes for prop slip?

    I don't think anyone asked this... Did you replace the rubber hub too, or just the prop alone?
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    Trouble pulling skier out of the hole

    Probably prop related. I don't pull skiers, but would improper trim have that effect? I have a brother-in-law that had no idea what his trim was for. I had to explain it to him.
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    what cleaning agent to use on a 2016 Four Winds H1 90

    Don't use anything with ammonia in it on your cushions. Ammonia tends to turn them yellow. When I bought my boat, the dealer told me this and suggested Spray Nine Multi-Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser/Disinfectant as a cleaner and 303 Protectant afterward.
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    Confused and frustrated

    Since you are not familiar with how your engine is cooled... Make sure you don't run the engine with the outdrive out of the water unless you have a garden hose connected. Not even for a few seconds. A lot of damage can occur when these engines overheat. And don't ever run the engine with the...
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    Semi fitted boat covers, how to choose one?

    I have a Classic Accessories cover for 6 years now. It cost me $169 in 2015. It's not a custom cover, but the fit is really good on my 2003, 18 foot bow rider. They had different size ranges to choose from. Mine was type D. The boat stays out during the boating season and is garage kept in...
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    Where to start? Mercruiser Overheat / Thanks

    I'm gonna tag along to see how things go.
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    Shaft stuck in gimble bearing with broken u joints out drive is off

    Untamed equestrians! Ha! Sounds like something Tea'lc would say! Actually he did say that in one episode!
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    1990 5.7. 260 Overcooling at idle.

    That's great! Looks real nice! I would have bet it wasn't approved! Sorry for questioning it. It's just that I've seen what a boat in flames looks like.
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    Mercruiser were 4.3 MPI first run of the season question

    I will add... Check the condition of the bellows
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    1990 5.7. 260 Overcooling at idle.

    Is that air filter marine approved? It's supposed to be a spark arrestor, not an automotive air cleaner. Correct me (and I apologize) if I'm wrong.
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