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  1. Philster

    First startup of the season since winterization. What should I know or do?

    Lifelong 2-stroke outboard guy most of my life. When I ran an I/O, it was stored at the marina year round and they winterized and summerized. So, with the boat now in my driveway my plan for tomorrow is that I am going to hook the water up to the outdrive and fire the 502 up (actually going to...
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    Gauges, gauges, gauges: Replace/rewire questions...

    My fiance decided that her new engagement ring was so nice that she went ahead and ordered me some Livorsi gauges and connectors that I was drooling over. She conspired with her brother-in-law, and they got them from CP via a link on the web (hey, pretty smart on their part, I guess). Despite...
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    Of Risers and Manifolds and Used Boats.

    I bought my Scarab after a survey in which there were two sea trials and the Scarab was at the surveyor's own boat yard for two weeks. I cannot tell you how old the risers/manifolds are. The surveyor made no mention to replace them. The boat was used in fresh and salt water and rack stored...
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    Gear lube slowly dripping from pitot intake on Bravo One outdrive

    Title says it all. Definitely a very slow drip from the pitot-speedo (tiny) hole on front of outdrive. Don't know how worried I am supposed to be.
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    Sorry, second inquiry into how to over-ride trim limit (trailer trim switch FAIL)

    I've been told before to bypass the trim limit thingy and use my trim button to raise my drive for trailering... but I just ain't seeing it... ...and it takes a lot for me to admit something like this, because I wrench on everything.... But I can't be sure near the transom/outdrive what...
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    Repairing chips in composite hull...

    I have a DuPont ? Composite hull. How can I repair chips and/or gouges? I have two little chunks/chips near the bow that I'd like to fill in. Well below the gel. In one, I can see some fibers/sheet material. Any suggestions?
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    Charging the ol' battery....

    Scarab has been laid up and well-covered since November when she last ran. I did not remove the battery. All the accessories work and the hatch has been up/down a number of times since March, but I decided to charge the battery, since I didn't all winter. (Yes, I know I ran a risk of a...
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    What parts and maintenance items MUST be OEM (Mercruiser)?

    After reading numerous threads, I would notice every once in a while somewhere it'd be mentioned that you must use part x, y or z and that it must be OEM. I remember only a couple of these recommendations, but I don't know if there is a master list or master reference guide. So... for...
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    Fuel Gauge/Sender Questions

    Parked on the trailer, with a full tank, my fuel gauge will read 3/4 full and rapidly spike up to full and back to 3/4. It's one of the pesky things I just need to obsess about. I am guessing there is an opportunity for this to work better. In such a case, does this sound like a sending...
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    Trim works on Bravo One, Trailer Trim doesn't

    I've been on the boards long enough to know I should search, but I am working off my blackberry, so it is not practical right now and I need an answer, because.... I am about to head out to trailer my boat (2-hour, 80 mile drive) to be rack stored. I went to raise the outdrive to 'trailer up'...
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    Merc 500 EFI Bad Seals/Gaskets story

    So, my buddy let's his wife take the Baja out... and before she knows it, there is a hissing sound and some steam and the smell of oil. She turns around, gets right back to the marina and just leaves it for the Mercruiser techs, who -- I am certain -- got one good look at her and probably...
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    Anyone know the date of manufacture on this prop (code included)

    Is there anyway to tell when this prop was made? DE Quicksilver 48 13246 450 23P http://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/boa/1631985689.html My Scarab rolled out of the factory with a 23-pitch Mirage (which I don't have). The previous owner replaced it with a 25-pitch Mirage and used the Scarab...
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    Help us modify this Mercruiser 502 exhaust system.

    I am doing some work on the Scarab soon. I was going to put CMI headers on her, but I really don't need them, or the cost. I canceled the install. I want to lose the big red "exhaust cans" that are part of the 'whisper quiet' exhaust from Wellcraft. They make an annoying, sort-of-tinny...
  14. Philster

    Just sent deposit to marina for 2010 season: 4/15 to 10/15. Come on Spring!!!

    In the great North East of the good ol' U.S.of A, it is that time of year! Time to get frantic about boating season. In a little over 30 days, I will be hauling the Scarab down to Wildwood, NJ. where she'll be plucked from her trailer (home for the past several months) by a mighty forklift...
  15. Philster

    If I add a flush kit, what will I be flushing...

    Engine: Raw-water cooled 502 Mercury in my Scarab. History: Always a trailered boat. Flushed on the muffs after each use (most use is salt water). This saltwater season: Rack storage. Need to add a flush kit. Return to marina, pull up at staging dock. Clean out boat, unload passengers and...
  16. Philster

    Great Nor' Easter of 2010. Show Pics.

    Taking a beating here in Delaware, about two miles from the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. 18" of snow with about 6-8" more to come and winds of 40-50mph. My tow vehicle looks like a Dodge Fastback, but my Sharkskin cover on the Scarab repels everything. :) Send pics if you are stuck in the...
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    Cape Charles, VA and other areas on/around the peninsula

    Apparently, according to my better half, we are going to do some boating around Cape Charles this summer. New area to me. I am excited. I have absolutely no clue what is down there, what to explore and/or how to get the most fun out of our boats (16' Alumacraft and 26' Scarab). All I know...
  18. Philster

    Looking over new full-size trucks, finding only Class III hitches (5000lb max)

    I need a new truck. I have a 6500-6700lb load to tow and this is over class III limits. I've towed this load with a Dodge Ram Quad Cab, but time for a new truck. It is. As a matter of fact, while the sticker is worn on the old Dodge hitch, I think it has a class III hitch despite being...
  19. Philster

    Trace amounts of water in bilge. What to do?

    Okay, so I am just doing some final things with the Scarab and trailer, like lubing everything, double checking this 'n' that, and disconnecting the hydraulic lift arms from the engine cover, so I can pull the battery, etc. I have the boat bow raised up with a decided back tilt, plug is out and...
  20. Philster

    Surge Brakes. About the reverse lockout, etc

    I've hauled my 26' Scarab three times. Twice, the trip was 100 miles or more. I just got the boat/trailer in October. I was reading some other posts and encountered something that made me go "hmmmm" : Some other boaters have mentioned that the only way their surge-brake equipped trailer can...
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