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    advantages of a cupped prop vs non cupped

    I am running 15x16 4 blade alum props on twin 5.0lx alphas. Big 28ft boat 10ft beam.I didnt realize my props were not cupped and boatyard offered to have them cupped for about $25 each.What should I expect to be different if I cup them.Charlie
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    insects inside my walls???

    I have been hearing slight noises that I thought were backround noise from my tv.When I shut the tv off late last night I still heard the slight noise.Kind of a grinding noise but you really have to concentrate to hear it.I followed it to where I thought it was coming from and it was an outside...
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    Worst anchor i have ever purchased

    I have always used a fluke type anchor on all of my boats without a problem.I purchased a Hooker brand anchor as a second anchor for when I need to drop one off the back.The back anchor does not have to hold much,just to stop the swaying,the front does all the holding.It is the absolute WORST...
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    Replacement decals for motor cover

    I am looking to replace the decals on my 1995 evinrude 150 ocean pro.Anyone have a good source?? Charlie
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    update on bowlift attempts

    Hey guys,I needed some opinions over the winter to help get my bow up while cruising without getting prop blowout.The boat is a heavy 280 Regal with a 10ft beam twin 5.0s and alphas.I was running 141/2x17 cupped alum props.When planed off the boat the boat went like a bat out of Heck but ran...
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    Adding Marvel Mystery oil to fuel

    I fuel up my 2 boats by stopping at gas station near my boats and filling 5-6 gal containers.I always add some marvel mystery oil to my v8 mercruisers gas instead of the lead substitute.I ocasionally add just an ounce or two to the fuel mix for my evinrude.Is adding this to the gas oil mixture...
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    favorite water absorber wanted

    My 150 Rude Ocean Pro bogged and cut out yesterday.I emptied the fuel water seperator and was able to bring it back in and change it so the day was not lost.The only water absorber product on the shelf of the marine store was Starbrite water absorber.I have never known Starbrite to be of top...
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    pressure pump wont stop

    Hi guys,my freshwater system has been fine,pumping up the pressure and stopping itself when pressurized and turning itself back on when I begin to use water and the pressure drops a little.The other day the pump ran and never stopped,I have pressure but the pump wont stop.Is there a repair kit...
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    Shore power,boat outlets out

    I usually leave a fan running in my cabin.When i got to my boat after a heavy rain shower,the fan was not running.I checked and all the outlets were not working.The outlet breaker was not tripped but I changed the breaker any way.1 of the outlets in the cockpit may have gotten pretty wet and I...
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    steering helm/cable reeplacement

    Hi guys,my 17ft Mako needs a new helm.when I turn the wheel to port it turns the motor fine but when i turn to stbd and get it almost as far as it should go the wheel make a popping sound and just turns and I cant get the motor to turn back.I assume I need to replace the helm.Should I also...
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    Stern light replacement choice opinions

    I am replacing the stern light on my 280 regal because the chrome ring is pitted.The choices at the marine store are an Attwood Stainless ring with a regular bulb for only $15(i like the idea of stainless) or a Perko chrome over brass with a glass fuse- like bulb for $30.Which sounds better and...
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    Ebay standard procedure

    I dont ebay much but recently I put an item for auction.My payment procedure was contact me immediately at auctions end and payment 48hours.The auction ended Last Wednesday night and the winner did not contact me until Sunday after I sent him numerous emails and invoices.I assumed he turned his...
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    Thanks Tom @ bennett trimtabs

    I hooked up with Tom Mcgaw from bennett trimtabs on this forum and he helped me through a trimtab reseal and a modification to get more range out of the tabs and even sent me the proper o-rings to do the job.He emailed me ,sent me instructions and even offered me his phone # to walk me through...
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    twin 5.0 run at different temps

    Hi guys,I need a few ideas.I have twin 5.0lx merc stern drives(230 hp).I have had this boat for 1 full season and before I ever put it in the water I did a water pump service in the o/ds,water circulator pumps,manifolds and risers and thermostats.My port temp is right where I want it to be and...
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    less labor w/o VRO?????

    Hi guys,I am having a motor swapped over to my mako from another boat.The motor going on to my Mako has oil injection and I am requesting to the mechanic to eliminate the oil injection while doing the the swap for me.Will this result in less labor cost and about how much if so???The motor is a...
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    zinc i/o fin sealer

    Had a problem last season with zinc fin falling off and I used whatever I had on hand to seal the threads and keep it in place after replacing it twice and ruining 1 prop(I guess the zinc hit the prop when it fell off).The report is that blue rtv sealant worked great!!!!!I just removed it and it...
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    Quicksilver 2 cycle oil

    I am curious if Quicksilver 2 cycle oil is as good as it is expensive?????Charlie
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    Grease out of back of hub

    hi guys,I dont know much about trailers so when i got my 80 something Shorlander I had a local trailer place put new hubs on it.I dont trailer much and I grease the heck out of the bearing buddies before and after I trailer and the only problem i can see is that grease seems to sling out of the...
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    Spark plugs short reach???

    I had new manifolds put on one of my motors.Since acess is a problem I asked that new plugs be put in while the manifold was off.I supplied the plugs NGK YR5.The mechanic never put them in because he said they were much shorter than the plugs that were in there.Are shorter plugs ok????The motor...
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    alpha trim cylinder retaining ring

    The retaining ring seems to have broken loose and is sliding on the ram.Can I get a new one and replace it without taking the whole thing apart????Charlie
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