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    How to properly fill the trim pump ?

    OK i have a mecruser outdrive. My question is can i take the fill screw out and run the pump ? I have to take the boat out in the lake to fill the resivior. ( to shallow at the dock) Is it ok to drive out. Stop with engine off. And take the screw out and fill the resivior. Then i was going to...
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    kawasaki stand up jet ski 440 good buy ?

    440 kawasaki stand up jet ski For $300. Is it worth it ? Are they fun to ride or hard to learn. Just thought it might be more fun than a sit down type. What do you all think ?
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    98' Ford explorer towing Q's

    Well heres the setup. Baby on the way and we need 2 family Vehicals. Wife is getting a 99 grand am for $2,500 and has 100000 miles on it. I wanted a f150 but with our Baby girl ( mikenzie ) only a month away i had to make a choice. And we are buying a 1998 explorer. Has 4x4 and is an auto. My...
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    Where to buy recoil parts ???

    Where can i get a recoil for a 9.9 chrysler mid 70's ????? Any one ?
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    Tilt/ trim Leeky q's ?

    Hey do you fill the resivior with the out drive up or down ? And i dont know why but my'n leaks. Not a lot but it wont stay up in trailer mode. My guage on the dash dosntwork so when i trim all the way down/In some times i hold it longer to make shure its down. Would that make some of the...
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    Using I/O in shallow water ?

    Hey is it ok to trim up the outdrive all the way in a shallow area and still use the boat to dock ?? My dock is in a shallow area when i trim it all the way up i can slip in But when i get realy close to the dock i shut the motor off and triming it up Into trailer mode. When its that high i...
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    Covering a boat at the dock ??

    How do you guys cover your boat when its tied to the dock ??
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    Removable/Colapsable Ski pylon ?

    Is there anyone who has made a homemade one ?? Id love to buy one but nothing in my price range. Unless some one found one on the cheap and would tell me?
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    My new to me boat !

    Shes a 1979 marktwain 16ft 165 I/O inline :cool: Always wanted an I/O now i got one. Bought it from a local boat shop. $1,200 is what i paid only thing wrong with it is the trim indicator dosnt work. :p Didnt get a chance to crack it wot for more than a sec. To many others on the lake that...
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    Cheap marine sound system??

    Hey just was thinking of installing a small system on our new boat. What are some cheap ways of going about doing this ? I dont need to vibrate the nuts loose on the boat. Just want some tunes out on the water. Would a car type work if i put it in the glove box ?? And are all speakers some...
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    What tools on board for an I/O ??

    OK what do you throw in your fixit bag ?? First time I/O owner here Mercurser engine Just dont want to be out on the lake and go CRAP !! If i only had a .....
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    How to pull multipull tubes and skis

    Ok hears a question for you how do you pull 2 tubes or a pair of skiers Or set of kneeboards? Can i use the y harness or will there be to much strain on the transom ? Thanks Kyle
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    Cleaning and mantaining the boat. Inside and out

    OK so what do you guys reccomend for cleaning the seats ?? And the other interior surffaces in the boat ? Then what do you use to protect them ? Armorall ? I just got a nice older boat and want to keep it looking new. Also do you scrub the out side and wax your boats ? If so what products do...
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    Mercruser Out drive prop question ??

    I have a 165 hp mercruser I/O and it has a 21 pitch prop. Question is can i switch to a 19 pitch ? What would i gain/lose if i do this ? Thanks kyle
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    Small swim platform ??

    Any one know if there is a swim platform that would attach to the boats Swim ladder. The boat has a small fixed swim ladder 2 steps. I was thinking about somthing that would clamp to the ladder rails and have 2 legs that would put pressure on the bottom of the hull. So when you stood on it it...
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    Mercrusier mantanaince schedule

    Good mornig all, Buying my first boat today !! Shes old but runs like a champ. Its a 1978 Mark Twain With a inline 6 mercusier. I just was wondering what the mantaince schedule is. Like when to change the oil and plugs ect. This will be my first inboard boat. and i need all the...
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    Ladder rack is in the way !

    Looking from the back the ladder is in the way for using the traditional Y rope. How can i pull skiers and tubes without a pylon. And cheap is the ticket. HELP !
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    Good price for this boat ?

    1978 Mark Twain 17' open bow Asking $1,200 It has a Mercruser V6 Soild no rot.
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    Fuel economy I/O Vs Outboard

    Is a Outboard more fuel eff. Than a I/O ???? By how much ?? V6 could sucks up how much gas sking or tubing?? just would like some input before i buy a boat
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    Mark Twain V6 I/O Big enuf to ski behind ? and price q's

    Hey i have a mark twain open bow im looking at. Its soild and runs great ! Has a v6 mercruser stern drive. ( 160 hp) Is that large enuf to ski behind ?? Or have a couple of people in the boat and skii/tube ? It dosnt have to be a speed deamon but just get the job done. The V6 is $1200 The V8...
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