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    Merc 3.0 belt replacements can be challenging time-wise, but would you,

    What is so difficult, could change mine in a half hour or less. I always kept a spare zip tied in place so only had a couple of bolts to loosen to slide the new one into place. Now...if you can't acess your motor.....thats another story !!
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    Help with Engine ID / prop

    Bottom line is, you need to look carefully for a serial or model number, mabey on your title, should be under cowl or on mounting bracket!!! As far as correct prop goes, there is no such thing...a correct prop is based on the wot rpm compared to the max rpm rating on your motor. In other...
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    Bellows Water Detector - Retrofit?

    If you have the right tools and nake a good setup ( home made in my case) it only takes a half hour to pull the drive. Gimbal bearing is easy to check by hand once drive is removed. If your mechanic tells you to spend 2500 bucks just because you have it off....you need to find another...
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    Bellows Water Detector - Retrofit?

    So the drive needs pulled not that hard....pulled mine off every fall in prep for winter storage. Had the opportunity to check everything over, lube, change lower unit etc. When spring came, install and ready for the water in less than an hour. Didn' t see it being a big deal...
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    what is it with spark plug $$$$

    That I know, because my neighbor has three of them and he constantly complains about it !!! No complaints though when he pulls his 8K lb trailer !!
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    Gear lube

    If my motor is in very good condition, I go with what the mfgr recomends, even if it costs more, it is worth it !! Now, if the motor is a beater and only used ocassionally, I use Walmart Super Tech and have had good sucess with it.
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    Question about the right propeller for my boat

    You might need more than one prop, depending on the load and what your going to do for rhe day. Heavier loads require less pitch, light loads more pitch but if your skiing or wakeboarding, then a different pitch might be needed. No one prop will do everything perfect...
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    Information on Tomahawk boat

    Is there a motor for it.....trailer ?....be prepared to spend a couple thou to get it ready for the water, plus motor, plus trailer. Not trying to scare you off, just trying to be honest.
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    Information on Tomahawk boat

    Looks kike 60's era fiberglass boat. Just be aware that there is a plywood/ wood skeleton under that fiberglass that is, in all probability rotten after all these years. That will need removed and replaced to make the boat safe for operation. Imaging the boat collapsing at speed while your...
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    Restoring 1988 19’ bayliner capri

    You picked a challenging project...good luck.
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    leaking riveted starcraft ('82 MR180)

    Have had a few names like that myself for their stores !!
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    Time for a new battery charger

    When you have multiple uses for a battery they will have a longer healthier life. They are made to be used...however, most all battery mfgrs recomend keeping a battery near full charge when not in use, is better for long life.. Just leaving it on a charger is not that good either, a proper "...
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    Time for a new battery charger

    While not marine apporoved I am sure, my boat has multiple chargers built in. There is a heavy duty extension cord running under the decking with multiple outlets for 110v plugs. All the chargers (3) plug into the main power cord then a plug comes out of a small hatch where my cord in my barn...
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    Retractable Transom Tie Down Strap size

    That isn't all bad !! Closed now, but some years back had a nice set of ramps controled by park rangers. Long lines over a quarter mile but ten ramps....rangers kept thing moving right along. At the end of the parking lot, they created a couple fake docks and a pretend ramp...designed as a...
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    what is it with spark plug $$$$

    Wait until you buy them for your hi tech electronic controlled engine in your car !! Neighbor had a tuneup on his hemi....plugs, wires, etc....over 300 bucks in plugs and wires ...no labor !!
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    So I became a proud boat owner today.

    Unfortunately we saw how well that worked so now we have foam. I can remember back seeing a hollow core boat sink from damage ( drunk driver) you could tell where the boat was from the continous flow of air bubbles.....
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    Retractable Transom Tie Down Strap size

    Looks like you have a bunch of ramps to use, people need to learn patience !! A lot bigger than the ramps I use....
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    2006 merc 40 4 stroke

    Wasp or bees nest in cowling vents ? When installing cowel does it push on any wires to create a short ? Does it pinch a fuel line ?
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    Parallel battery specs

    A boat is not the best place for a fire or explosion, so why take that chance ??
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    Prop for Homemade Pontoon

    Back in my younger days, working at a marina next to our cottage, they had a pontoon with rectangle logs. The idea was to carry weight. You see the marina had a derrick/ winch on the front to do dock maintenence and stack up large concrete rectangles to make a breakwall. The nearby town...
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