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    New canvas bow cover rolling at edges, solutions?

    My last cover was made by a semi truck tarp company. A bit heavy but after more than 15 years, no cracks, no shrinking, no discoloring, no retreating to make it waterproof. Yes they are heavier, and harder to wrestle around, but I expect it to outlive me and cost less to begin with.
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    MerCruiser 3.0 Runs Poorly As It Warms Up

    Years back, my 3.0 had similar issues as the poster described. Posting the info on a couple different forums and a talk with my mechanic, all agreed the first step should be a compression test .. Sure enough 2-3 was low on compression. Pulled the head and sent it to the mechanic. In the mean...
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    1997 Mirrocraft 18' aluminum fish n ski

    Nothing wrong with a Mirror boat, owned a couple and they were great boats. You don't need a Starcraft name to have a good boat....I have owned more aluminum boats than I have fingers and toes, over half were Star crafts but, I have actually had fewer issues with Mirro and my Sylvans. Most all...
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    Johnson 4HP questions

    Easy to make an extension for the throttle lever, not an ideal situation but very doable. Not sure it will plane with only 4 hp, but should be a fun little boat to play with.
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    Johnson 4HP questions

    If it hasn't run in 4 years, the carb will need a clean and rebuild with new gaskets. Get a factory rebuild kit so you get all the needed setup information to start. Clean out fuel tank, check hose and fittings to be sure they are still good. New spark plugs will only help, but check spark to...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 prop suggestions.

    Is the engine running up to par, check that first. Is your rpm figured with a light load or a heavy load ? Many folks get the prop setup with a light load at max rpm rating so they don't bog down when loaded. If you always carry a heavy load then prop accordingly. Rule of thumb is...one inch...
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    MerCruiser 3.0 Runs Poorly As It Warms Up

    Why spend hours digging deep for an issue if the engine is not up to par ? Compression check is easy, simple and free so why not start with the simple stuff first. The local marina which has been in business for over 50 years and their mechanic which is a long time friend speak often about the...
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    Fuel delivery on a TRACKER V18 FISH AND SKI 2013. Merc 150 EFI

    Air pressure might be a bit much, how about squeezing the primer ball and see if fuel pushes thru ? Disconnect fuel line going into filter and squeeze...fuel comming out ? If so then a clogged filter ?
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    MerCruiser 3.0 Runs Poorly As It Warms Up

    Do a compression check, these 4 cylinder engines are known for warped heads if they ever run hot. Quick and cheap test to see if the engine is healthy before digging deeper.
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    1971 3.0 Liter Carb Question..

    Adjusting the carb mixture on a trailer does not work ! Get everything set correctly and go for a ride on the water, dead idle or as slow as you can go then adjust. My 3.0 after a complete tuneup and a head rework ( warped head) it would idle down to 600 rpm and run there for quite some time...
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    1987 Smoker Craft rebuild

    Good start !!
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    Best hitch protector?

    When someone threatens you or your wife or tries to steal her purse or take your vehicle, the show of a weapon will normally send them running but you need to be prepared if they don't run. Mine has saved us on a couple occasions without ever firing a shot. When a thug broke into our barn, a...
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    need to determine what prop I need

    Was the prop performing OK before the damage ? If it was, then just replace it with the same make and model...
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    Best hitch protector?

    The majority of the time when a legal gun is used for self defense, no shot is ever fired !! Never hear that on the news.....just the appearance of self protection normally stops the attack, but that isn't a juicy story for the media.
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    Boat taking on water !!!

    Gotta get down in there to see where the water is coming in at.....boats can leak in different areas, gotta hunt it down.
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    3.0 liter carb problem

    Why replace something that can easily be fixed ?? Been a boater for 60 years, never saw a carb go bad that can't be rebuilt and cleaned. A good rebuild kit will give you all the settings needed to get your carb running like new. Buying an aftermarket carb does not mean the new carb comes...
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    Best hitch protector?

    I am in the same situation your in, retired, my boat is economical to operate and just enjoy being on the water. I take my precautions with locking my stuff but also watch where I go and what type of area I am in. There are closer, larger, and busier ramps but also have higher crime rates...
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    Best hitch protector?

    Crime is rampant because the penalties are gone. Very few criminals serve any real penalties, most are plea bargained down for a hand slap only. I live in an area where crime is very light, we all work together to watch out and help each other. I have friends that live in higher crime...
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    New canvas bow cover rolling at edges, solutions?

    Some materials have a tendency to curl at the edges when it shrinks, you mentioned old cover so age may have caught up. Is the cover tight after snapped on or a little loose ? When I had covers made in past years, they used a material like convertable car tops are made from with no issues...
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    New canvas bow cover rolling at edges, solutions?

    What type of material ?
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