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    Dry joint exhaust pros/cons

    Thanks ,that is reassuring info.
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    Can you start these in cold temperatures out of water?

    You certainly can however you will have to run antifreeze thru it when you are done after you introduce fresh water into the system.If you pull the drive off ,you can try to start it without introducing water into the system as long as you are just trying to see if it runs.You can have it run...
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    Dry joint exhaust pros/cons

    Need to replace one of my 1988 5.0XL alpha motors.Found a complete drop in 5.0 bravo with dry joint exhaust approx 15 years newer at a very reputable boat yard.They said they are gonna pull the old motor and modify this one to accept an alpha to match what I have.I am a little leary of this...
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    No visible mold but there is a musky smell

    Ozone generator will help,HOWEVER it will burn out in a hot cabin.Been there,done that. IMHO ,I think you are missing something.It sounds like you have done a pretty thorough job with bleach but you are missing somewhere.I suggest flushing full strength REGULAR bleach down the head.Wait about a...
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    Hull vents

    The vents are multi-purpose.They allow fumes and vapor and heat and moisture to escape and the reverse vent pulls fresh air in as you are under way.I would not recommend eliminating any vents.Perhaps you can relocate a vent or extend the size of it,etc.Charlie
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    Airless paint sprayer,use old or buy new?

    I have a 30 year old craftsman airless that I have not used in a very long time.I plan on doing some exterior and interior house painting.Should I automatically assume that airless sprayers have improved greatly over the past 30 years and break out another $100 and get a new one?? Anyone used...
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    1988 Merc 5.0XL with alpha drives engine replacement suggestions

    thanks Matt,guess its worth a try fixing first
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    Alpha 1 clattering noise behind prop???

    It got better all by itself???? U joints....or if the clattering returns you can just turn up the stereo.Charlie
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    Waterline for 1964 16' Starcraft

    Best to launch the boat and let it sit in a slip or dockside with no one aboard for an hour or so.See if you can get it back onto the trailer without boarding it.There should be a waterline you can follow.Blue tape it off and then go several inches above that.Perfect would be to have the...
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    Starting Mercruiser 350HP In/Out Board Engine after 4 years

    MMO is Marvel mystery oil.Great for winterizing and long term lube.Its a good alternative to fogging oil.Fogging oil is the internal lube that is necessary for any storage that will be more than a month,Hopefully you pulled the tstat while last winterizing.Charlie
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    1988 Merc 5.0XL with alpha drives engine replacement suggestions

    That must have been a pretty good feeling when you got it all done.Yes I am on LI .Bummer as I used to have a few GM old time mechanics as friends that have since moved south.These guys could take apart a motor while holding a full blown conversation and put it back together so effortlessly.I...
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    Considering New Boat

    Regal is a great boat and it is not at a premium price point.I have owned 2 and I highly recommend them and the hulls cant be beat.I think they now have a lifetime warranty on the hull. Charlie
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    1988 Merc 5.0XL with alpha drives engine replacement suggestions

    Thanks again guys.I think I am gonna go over the options with a local reliable marine mechanic.Unfortunately my capabilities and experience are non existant when it comes to tearing down a motor.I am more of an exhaust manifold/riser,outdrive waterpump service type of guy.Just the basics sorry...
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    Starting Mercruiser 350HP In/Out Board Engine after 4 years

    I would pull the plugs and clean or replace.I would also spray some fogging oil in each cylinder before replacing each plug.I would also spray some fogging oil or MMO into the carb.You are going to have to replace the impeller in the outdrive so prior to doing that ,crank the engine to be sure...
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    1988 Merc 5.0XL with alpha drives engine replacement suggestions

    Thanks guys but I am only replacing one of them.How whacked out would it be if I replaced it with a 5.7 and had mismatched motors until other needs replacement and then finish the pair?? Charlie
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    Mercruiser spark plug replacement question?

    Plugs can be easily cleaned and regapped .After cleaning if they look completely intact then reuse them.Charlie
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    1988 Merc 5.0XL with alpha drives engine replacement suggestions

    One of my extremely low hour twins is gonna need replacing.Water in oil that i was not aware of.Gonna get a few quotes this week for an "off season" job.Anyone done the same?? Charlie
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    Tiara 31 open Vs Torjan 11meter 1985-1995 models yrs

    That vintage Trojan was produced by Bertram.Your not gonna find a better built boat than that!! It has quite a wide beam too.Charlie
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    How to Remove Several Coats of Bottom Paint?

    Before biting the bullet for $1k I would rent a real pressure washer.One with serious psi.Depending on the condition of the paint ,you should be able to remove a huge amount of the unsound paint.If you get the angle of the fan tip correct ,you may be able to remove all of the paint.You can also...
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    Need to resurface a cement stoop

    Original stoop from 1970 when my family had the house built.Its a solid 5 step stoop.I am calling it cement as it is made of small rock and "cement" and was skimcoated with a smooth finish .The skimcoat almost immediately began lifting and has pretty much vanished over the years.The stoop is...
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