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  1. 90stingray

    Anyone ever try this to add a folding tongue???

    My trailer is not setup very well to add a typical folding tongue. Even tho my setup fits in the garage, its super tight and something needs done. So at a minimum i am going to have to cut the tongue and add a A frame style coupler that would save me about 10". My thoughts if i have to modify...
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    has anyone found a good bowstop roller?

    2001 gx185 the bow is a bit more rounded than a traditional boat... wondering if anyone has found a bow roller that fits these glastron hulls better. Let me know, thanks.
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    Scary trailer... thank goodness it's not mine

    Was cruising thru Ebay and saw this 2001 Crownline REPO. She's in pretty sad shape. This trailer makes me scared to buy anything along the coast.
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    Changing prop shaft... alpha one gen one

    I had a thread that stripped when snugging down the prop nut. I know that the shaft replacement is usually a deal breaker and costs more than a sei lower. But I did a little thinking outside the box... local marine repair had a good used shaft for $75. I took them just the lower half and he...
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    I want the best of both worlds...

    Hello, i have a 1990 Stingray 536zpx 17-6' open bow 4.3 Merc. w/ Alpha one. Here's some boat specs i know... 88" beam, 19* deadrise, 15* transom angle, 30" max draft. Came stock with a 3 blade 23p. Absolute dog! I have added a whale tail... i know :facepalm: Next boat will be trim tabs all...
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    whats your favorite tire... radial or bias?

    I am just curious what everyones favorite tire construction is... radial or bias ply? My trailer came with the 20 year old original bias ply tires. I ran them for a couple months until I bought new wheels and radial tires. Having run these radials for a couple years... I almost like the...
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    Any opinions of turning point hustler 4 blade props???

    I have a 18p 4 blade alum on my 17.5' stingray. Was looking at turning points hustler alum 4 blade 17p. I am at 4600... but with the 17p should get me close to my max of 4800. Just wondering if anyone had any opinions on this brand. Let me know.
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    Thunderbolt IV timing advance...

    Previous post, if you want to get more up to speed: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=447155&highlight=4.3+surge+backfire Working on 1990 4.3 V6. Anywho, I still am fighting my surge and backfire around 4000 rpm's. I took her out last weekend and was able to get 4400 rpm before the...
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    Is this engine mount correct? Have pic.

    I bought this boat about 3 years ago... had everything check out when i bought it. Its always seemed like the engine vibrates the boat when running, more than i thought it should. Passed it off as a 20 year old boat. This spring I have checked bellows, changed gimbal bearing, etc. I checked...
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    Aftermarket trim pump assy... has anyone bought one before?

    My trim pump has been getting slower and slower going up each year. It is also getting louder and louder. Figured its time for a new one... but dang... they are expensive! Found a few assys on ebay for like $200. Just wondered if anyone has tried the cheap-o pump assys and what the outcome...
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    Exhaust tube vs. exhaust bellows

    Wondering if anyone has run the exhaust tube instead of the exhaust bellows? And what the pros and cons of each would be. Is it too noisy? I have a 4.3 v6 and alpha one. Bellows are getting a little cracked out... just trying to plan ahead when it comes time to change. Let me know what you...
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    Alpha one gen one shifting

    Changed impeller and reassembled drive last winter but never started her. Shifts good into fwd but if I go to reverse it clicks like not fully engaged. Did I get the shifter paw one spline off when reassembling? Would it be better to open drive back up and move it one spline? Or should i...
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    Gimbal bearing change... double check

    Hey, i have a 90 4.3 V6 w/ alpha one. While engine is running there is a noticable growling grumbling noise coming from transom area. Gimbal bearing is suspect. I pulled the drive and sure enough feels rough when you put a little pressure to the sides while turning it. U joints feel good...
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    Alpha One Gen One U Joints: Part number help

    Hey i looked at the sticky in the adults only section under u joint part number and there were only part numbers for the gen 2 drive. I would like a spicer part number or something i can get at a parts store on the cheap. Have an alpha one gen one, s/n OD462242. 1.84 Ratio behind a 4.3 V6...
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    Bow safety chain or strap?

    When should a safety chain be used and when should a strap be used? Both are in conjuction with the winch strap of course. My trailer came with a loop welded to the winch stand... i am assuming for a strap. But i drilled a hole in below the winch and mounted a wratcheting nylon webbed cargo...
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    How do i buy a winterized boat?

    What's everyones thoughts about looking to buy a winterized boat. Its a 1991 Larson 20 footer. 350 mercruiser and alpha one. At a minimum I would like to start the engine... but she's all drained out of water. And the temps here are high of 35. Whats the normal procedure one should take? Thanks.
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    4.3 Mercruiser backfires @ 4000rpm and above

    Hey all! Been a long time follower of this site... but just joined today :) Got a 17.5' 1990 Stingray 4.3 w/ alpha one. Bought her early last year. It's always had a surge and backfire at any rpm above 4000. I have done new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, coil, fuel pump, new fuel lines, added...
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