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    Fried Raccoon anyone???

    This was more like a George foreman grilll and lightning combo.
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    Fried Raccoon anyone???

    Rocoons are constantly climbing my multipole fences and doing damage to my property and enclosed garbage bin.Bought a Have-a-Heart trap and have been catching a few and dropping them off (relocating) at a nature preserve which is only a few miles from me. One nasty one decided while in the trap...
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    cockpit enclosure

    greatlakesboattop.com Got OEM top and enclosure with railing for my Grady white.Charlie
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    RE: Issues with Mercruiser 5.0 LX 4 Barrel Carb

    Pull the oil fill cap on the valve cover and look for water in oil foam before you go any further.Charlie
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    Cylinder head anode??? Do I need one??

    Thanks,looks like they are gonna be hard for me to find on my motor.This is my 3rd year with this motor so hopefully they have been replaced before.Charlie
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    Cylinder head anode??? Do I need one??

    Been on Sim Yamaha site getting a water pump kit.Saw several cylinder head anodes.News to me??? do I need one or should I be replacing one that I didn't know I had?? Year 2000 200hp Saltwater Series 2 stroke.SX200 .I have the transom bracket anode and the keg/fin anode and that's all that I know...
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    SEI Marine products...Anyone buy from them?? Quality??

    Ok,Thats why I am asking.Got my answer on SEI products.Thanks guys!! I am an Oem guy however I do not shy away from quality aftermarket parts like Sierra,Quicksilver,etc. I have used GLM water pump kits on my Mercruisers and the parts always look pretty new when I change them out.Never a cracked...
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    SEI Marine products...Anyone buy from them?? Quality??

    Thanks,That looks like the right # .that is not the complete kit with housing.What you are seeing does not have the housing or the collar/tabs.Piecemealing it comes out to the same $125 Charlie
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    SEI Marine products...Anyone buy from them?? Quality??

    Anyone ever buy from SEI ?? I am wanting to buy a complete water pump kit for my 200hp Yamaha 2 stroke.OEM "complete" kit is averaging $125 + shipping .I have no problem using aftermarket parts as long as it is a name brand like Sierra,Quicksilver,GLM etc.,SEI marine products has the complete...
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    Darn Mice Can Be Expensive

    and my wife asks me why I put mouse traps everywhere in the fall thru winter, inside and outside.Charlie
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    Does anyone know the name of this boat?

    The boat value is whatever it is worth to you.to anyone else it would be $0 value unless it is aluminum and then you have some scrap value.its a pretty cool concept if you are looking to restore it.Charlie
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    Fresh water system Winterization....anyone drain system for winter storage?

    I will keep the same procedure that has worked for me for a looooong time. I was just curious what you guys were doing since my wife very innocently made a pretty good suggestion.Charlie
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    1986 270 Amberjack Sea Ray

    Keep looking and retrofit if no luck.Your wiper is not exclusive to your boat. Many older boat wipers will fit.charlie
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    Fresh water system Winterization....anyone drain system for winter storage?

    I have done same procedure for 30+ years without an issue.Drain system and add 4-5 gallons of pink water system AF and run through the faucets until all faucets pour pink. Always leave system pressurized.Our area here in NY have plenty of below freezing days and nights and sometimes a few weeks...
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    Who didn't winterize??

    Drain it AND light bulb it(not led). Dipstick heater???? Though I dont think they come long enough for a marine engine.But worth a try for $30 Charlie
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    Alpha outdrive upper and lower interchangeability

    Thanks guys!! I guess I had it backwards.Thanks again. Charlie
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    Alpha outdrive upper and lower interchangeability

    I have twin 5.0 XL mercruisers with alpha drives 1988 .I have a spare lower unit. A friend has a complete outdrive which looks same as mine however I believe it is from a 4cyl motor.The large tag on the back of the upper has a large 4 on it and 3.0 liter just under the 4. Is this outdrive...
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    Running engine on Trailer.

    The flushing port is for FLUSHING. You must use muffs on the lower unit to draw the water through the impeller and up to the block. You run the very good chance of ruining the impeller if you run the motor using flushing port only. When I am running on muffs,I first fill the block by using the...
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    5.7 Vortec dist, trying to seal the cap/rotor due to constant corrosion. Merc 350 Mag MPI Horizon.

    Had similar issue with an old Searay I once owned .I used a spray can of "Wire drier" inside the cap and outside .Made a big difference however the cure was to STOP any water from coming down from above.Large drip tray as mentioned is a great idea.I changed out my camper back screens to plastic...
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    Recycled my fresh water system antifreeze .Anyone else do this???

    Im thinkin its time to close my post when livestock is mentioned and Im asking about a fresh water system on my boat..Thanks all
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