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    Need a New battery ,got more for less at Wallyworld....I think

    Had to replace battery to crank a Mercruiser V8 and need a deep cycle/starting.I have had extremely good luck with Walmart batteries in any of my vehicles.I was prepared to get a group 27 with 775 mca for approx $100.Then I came across a group 29 with 865 mca that was a little less$$ .Its a very...
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    Anyone know of a Quality Aftermarket Yamaha parts supplier

    i have a 2000 200hp saltwater series .Only using oem parts when I service .The Yamaha supplier SIM has recently had some supply issues and after waiting 1 month for some pretty basic parts I cancelled the order.For my mercruiser I have used Quicksilver,Sierra etc when Mercruiser parts were not...
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    Quality aftermarket parts supplier???

    i have a 2000 200hp saltwater series .Only using oem parts when I service .The supplier SIM has recently had some supply issues and after waiting 1 month for some pretty basic parts I cancelled the order.For my mercruiser I have used Quicksilver,Sierra etc when Mercruiser parts were not...
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    Alpha lower unit crack in strange place?

    Take a look at pics.This is an alpha drive that I keep as a spare.I have had this for a long time and never noticed since I have several layers of paint on it.I assume empty cavity on inside of the cracked area?? Am I jb welding? Charlie
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    Pre-alpha drive -interchangeable?

    I have available to me a pre alpha drive off of a v8. I like the idea of having a spare drive .Im running twin Alpha drives 1988 Mercruiser 5.0 XL .Can this pre alpha drive work for me as a spare?? Or can the upper or lower be interchanged with my alpha ?? BTW it would be strictly for emergency...
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    Any lasting proven method of painting a prop ??

    Only looking for someone that has repainted a prop and paint stayed on prop after using .I have tried several methods ,primers and paints ,prepwork and always get the same results.Paint loss immediately without prop hitting bottom/sand .Part of my issue is that my props are submerged for 5...
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    2003 5.0 Vortec i/o Tstat housing sensor connection

    This new to me 5.0 has a wire connection under the Tstat housing .The connection seems to be a push tab connector with an additional wire with loop connector under the push tab.It does not seem to be able to make a solid connection on the additional wire.I experienced erratic temp gage last...
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    2 Fuel Water filters ,2 totally different fuel contents,Fuel pros ,have a look at this

    I have twin 5.0 mercruisers i/o .Both run off of same fuel tank.Pulled fuel water separators for spring start up.Emptied contents of each in to separate containers and found totally different results.Different brand filters on each motor.Take a look and what do you think?? BTW fuel was...
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    Craigslist scammers ? or am I being paranoid?

    I have purchased a few things off Craigslist,not many.I have always communicated thru email and after a few emails exchanged I asked "When and where"? Most direct you to their home and quick and easy.I have sold very few things thru Craigslist however I have an outboard for sale and most...
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    Riser hose water flow pinched

    Check out the pic.Hard to see but the riser hose has a bit of a restriction against the lift plate. Not sure if that is what it is called.New to me 5.0 used motor that I got in a pinch when I found my stbd motor was in a bad way.The riser hose has a slight restriction against the plate.My...
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    Grady white thru hull size?

    Anyone know the thruhull size of bilge and cockpit drains on a Grady White? I have a 208 Adventure and these thruhulls are huge for this size boat and heavy duty looking.This would be specifically for appearance as the exterior are worn.Thanks Charlie
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    Replacing Thru hull ...size??

    Done a lot but never replaced a thruhull .Wanna do a stainless as it is right on the waterline.Bathroom sink discharge is a 1" id clear plastic hose not reinforced.Should one assume the thruhull needs to be a 3/4 ?? My 1st thought was to get a 1" thru hull and heat the hose end and work it onto...
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    Backdrop eisenglass/canvas leaking /dripping

    Anyone have similar leak issue or solution?? Pic is the center portion of my 3 piece backdrop.The lower horizontal seam/sewpoint seems to be catching some rain as gravity has rain running down the backdrop.There is a pretty steady drip on a normal rain,worse on heavy rain.I had plastic replaced...
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    Adding a Temp gauge

    2000 200hp Saltwater series on a Grady white Adventure.Never had a boat w/o a temp gauge and I dont like it that way.I dont do wiring so I have a very good Yammy tech that is going to do the job for me.He states that there is a kit for $179 from SIM corp.(gauge,sender,wiring harness etc)and he...
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    Anyone install this hitch on a Grand Cherokee

    https://www.reese-hitches.com/products/,R3-0122?product_type_id=2&group_id= Saw this on amazon for about $100 but never saw one like this.Simple install.All looks too easy.Even the wiring offered by "Curt" is a simple plug in.2005-2010 Grand Cherokee are interchangeable .Looking to add a hitch...
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    Cement slab floor covering options

    Had a flood on ground level during a boiler failure.Laundry room adjacent to boiler room had very old tiles .I just finished scraping the last ones up.Cement slab floor now.Anyone have experience covering cement slab floor.Looking for simple ,plain and durable.Thinking vinyl sheet or self stick...
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    Boiler Catastrophy ,Have to replace it ,Which to get?

    Woke up Sun morn to gushing water and a flood as my 30 yr old Weil McLain oil boiler burst.THANK GOD WE WERE HOME.Cant imagine if we were not home to shut water main.I have quotes on Weil Mclain wtz 03 boiler and a Peerless.Service company that I trust and have been using for past 20 years...
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    Reused my Shrinkwrap for 3rd time

    I had my boat wrapped a few years ago and the guy did a great job.I have a Regal Commodore 280 and it has a 10' beam with a pulpit ,arch and custom (extended)swim platform .It is a BIG 28" boat. I had it wrapped to the waterline so a lot of product was used.The job was done so well that I wanted...
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    Portable electric heater Thermostat jump

    I have an older 5' baseboard heater.I use it for approx 10 mins a day to slightly warm my workout room.Its been perfect.The thermostat seems to be on the fritz as it shuts off not very long after it turns on .I dont think I am gonna be able to replace the stat because of its age.I have jumped a...
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    Odd message on my MacBook Air laptop

    Has anyone had this before.When inputing a website address and hitting enter,a page comes up with a red clock stating "Clock error" with the http in the address bar having a red line thru it and the http is red.My clock and date are correct so seems suspicious.There is a blue tab on the page to...
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