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    5.0L MPI Bravo III Q’s

    First day out in my new to me ‘05 Searay 240SD. Ran great. Few Q’s: -what’s redline? Didn’t see in owners manual or on flame arrestor. -Cruising around 30mph seemed like I had to hold the steering wheel to left. Not noticeable or pronounced at slow speeds. Is this torque steer from props...
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    Anode bolt access hole plug

    I know some will think this a dumb question but is the plug that covers the access hole to get to the anode bolt important? Changed the anodes on my B3 yesterday and plug was missing.
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    Electronics winter storage

    Hi, I have a Garmin removable screen & a hand held rechargeable radio. Is it bad to store in an attached garage that could get below freezing (garage door could be left open or possible power failure or...?). Typically it?s cold but above freezing but no guarantees. Any real world risk for...
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    Why not use Aluminum anodes?

    Trying to figure out why everyone with a fiberglass hull doesn?t use aluminum anodes? According to my research: - they have more negative potential then zinc - can protect in salt, brackish, & fresh (important to me) - cheaper. So better, more flexible & cheaper.... what?s the catch? Why...
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    EZ Loader Adjustable trailers

    How do the ?adjustable? trailers from EZ Loader adjust? They have some with length listed as for a boat of length: ?23-25/27?. I?m looking at one tomorrow and don?t have a 26? boat but why don?t they list as 23-27?? I have a 24? and am worried the trailer is too long. I won?t have boat to...
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    Boats that been sitting

    Been shopping for my next boat..., Found a 2007 Cobalt 5.0L / Alpha1 in my area last used in 2009 or 2010 (2009 registration sticker & a sticker for winterization for 2010-2011). Get this.... the boat has less than 20 hours since new. Guy said he hardly used it. Claims the marina ran it out...
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    Does drive corrosion on outside pose mechanical risk?

    Was looking at a boat (2002) that was used in salt for part of its life. The Alpha1 was corroded horribly. I noticed the non-insulated ground wire was just hanging there unattached. Can I assume that wire is part of the anti-corrosion system and being unattached is probably the cause for so...
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    Another dies going into gear

    2000 Mercruiser 3.0L Dies on the trailer when shifted into forward. Had problems going into gear beginning of last year. I shimmed up the interrupt switch to get through most of the season. Near end of season, I replaced the lower shift cable following instructions to the tee. All was...
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    Like it sank... In my driveway!

    Went to winterize my 2000 Bayliner 3.0L, took off the cover in my driveway and saw water. Pulled back the engine cover and the bilge is filled up to almost the oil pan rail. Starter is probably 85% submerged. Water on top of plastic fuel tank. Apparently some wood splinters and stuff clogged...
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    Is this fuel filter safe?

    Any reason this wouldn't be safe in an I/O compartment? It would be on side opposite the exhaust on my 3.0L. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CSEUPG/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_2?colid=RM1MPDBRHZU7&coliid=I2BEKYCSXNIY0R No room for a canister type filter. Would like a filter inline before the...
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    Shift Cable Adjustment and interrupter switch question

    2000 Bayliner Capri 1950, 3.0L. Starting up my second season as a boater. Went out on the lake. Boat immediately stalls going into reverse at light throttle. Going straight to high throttle reverse is okay. I've done my forum searching and it appears that the pros/experts all say to...
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    New boater; critique my winterization plans, 3.0

    First year of boat ownership. Great time. Now its time to think about winterizing. I've read the sticky and searched out internet info. Still its important enough that I want to make sure I'm on base here. Its a 2000 Mercruiser 3.0L Alpha in a 19' Bayliner. I know in my race car days, some...
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    Water Pump Pulley swap, 2000 3.0L

    New boater, shredded an alternator belt today. Thanks to the search function and iboats, I know how to replace it. Also read a bunch on rusty pulleys. The only pulley that I have rust in the groove is the pump. All pulleys lined up nicely. And yes, I will be zip tying a spare belt in place...
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    Timing Advance on 2000 3.0 with EST

    New guy here says hello. Just got my first boat and am learning all I can. Was giving my used boat a once over and tune-up before taking to water. Noticed the following: Timing in Base Mode: 2 ATDC like posted on flame arrestor = COOL At Idle (out of Base Mode): 11-12 BTDC = COOL Full...
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