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    Carbed 4.3 timing adjustment sanity check

    Thank you! I was using a static light. I’ll get an advance one. Also - what’s the friggen size on that hold down bolt? I was able to wedge a 14mm in there but it wasn’t pretty. Gonna order the correct offset ones.
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    Carbed 4.3 timing adjustment sanity check

    Hey Guys, Recently picked up some dieseling, so wanted to make sure the timing was right. Am I missing something on setting the timing on this guy? The factory manual came in and was unclear as to the actual timing marks. I followed the grounding purple wire, checking rpm and had a valid...
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    Anchors and Chains.-

    Looking forward to hearing your results. I need to get something for my 19’ bowrider that is only on lakes and I just can’t bring myself to get the huge danforth that comes recommended. My bow storage bins just aren’t that big.
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    Radio reception in a big metal morton building

    You should be able to get away with a small outdoor antenna under an eave on the side of the building facing the stations you want to pick up. I would try something like this temporarily and run a cable through a window to test the mounting locations...
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    Any lasting proven method of painting a prop ??

    You are slamming the door on “opinions” but I’m going to give one anyway. 😁 Have you tried powdercoating? Gotta change the adhesion method if manually brushing or spraying paint on isn’t working. Just a humble suggestion. Good luck!
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    18' 190hp bowrider nicked prop upgrade

    1.81 I went ahead and ordered a stainless 3 blade TP of the same size and pitch as what’s on the boat. I used several online sizing tools and that’s what they all came back with. So I’ll see how that one does and maybe get the four blade later for watersports.
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    Bayliner Capri 2150 resurrection.

    Rotella makes great oil for heavy duty applications, imo.
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    03 Bayliner 185 with Merc 4.3, random beeping

    Well, looks like the Mercury shop manual I ordered can’t get here soon enough. The boat has started dieseling. Yea, I searched threads and see how dangerous that is. Will be busting out the old timing light
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    18' 190hp bowrider nicked prop upgrade

    Thank you. I'm thinking you are right. The math doesn't make sense. I tried to hook up an old external inductive tach this morning but it's gone kaput. Have another on order and will try that one out.
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    Random

    Dang. I'll be hitting (something something mid 50's) in a couple of weeks as well.
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    18' 190hp bowrider nicked prop upgrade

    Hello All, New to me boat with a couple of nicks in the prop so I want to get that swapped out. It's a three blade aluminum 14x23P and I'd like to try out a stainless. I'm on a large and deep freshwater lake with good charts so a bottom strike is remote. 1) Performance issue you are trying to...
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    Chartplotter with gauges and future expansion for a lake boat?

    Wow. That’s brilliant! Thank you.
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    Chartplotter with gauges and future expansion for a lake boat?

    Thanks, Scott. The boat has a carbed motor so I’m gonna say not likely to have that interface. 😁 (fwiw, 03 Bayliner 185 with Mercruiser 4.3 that apparently dates from 98 according to the serial number)
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    Chartplotter with gauges and future expansion for a lake boat?

    I’ve got an 18’ bowrider with stern drive on Lake Hartwell. It’s got a basic depthfinder now and I’m looking for more capabilities. Fishing will come later but I am mainly interested in good autorouting and charts. I also want to have the engine meters, fuel flow, etc. to better watch for...
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    Just thought I'd share a nice photo.

    Had a wonderful cruise on the lake today. Fantastic weather!
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    03 Bayliner 185 with Merc 4.3, random beeping

    Great idea. I will do that. Thank you!
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    03 Bayliner 185 with Merc 4.3, random beeping

    Thanks. Wasn’t sure where to put this since it’s a polite beep and not the main alarm buzzer. Nothing else happens that I can tell and the motor sounds very smooth.
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    03 Bayliner 185 with Merc 4.3, random beeping

    This is weird. All of the gauges work and look normal. But while underway and at random times, there is an occasional short beep from the dash. Sometimes it will repeat or go away as soon as it starts. This is while cruising under 3k rpm and with the trim all the way down to rule out thermal...
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    03 4.3 carb and manifolds

    Thanks! Yes, Mine is that same configuration. My biggest issue currently are the cushions blowing out when trailering. I have only taken one other person with me so far, so I've just been leaving them at home. I'm glad to hear yours is doing so well for you. I agree that taking care of these...
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    03 4.3 carb and manifolds

    Do those come with an insurance policy for a new long block when things go pop? 😉
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