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  1. sogood

    First Launch Question

    I will hopefully be splashing my current boat for the first time, in the not too distant future. I have already launched a smaller 16' cabin cruiser from a different, smaller slip than the one I will be using for the new boat. My current daily driver/tow vehicle is a 4.0 litre Jaguar XJ6...
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    Outdrive position question

    I've read in numerous places, advising that the leg/outdrive should be left in the down position when moored/ on the hard etc. to avoid stressing or straining the bellows, leading to possible splits. My issue is that when I finally get onto my mooring (Big splash approaching) it will be in a...
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    Choke question

    The mechanical choke on my engine didn't seem to be opening the choke plate fully and despite replacing the choke it still only opens the plate part way. There is still plenty of movement in the plate after the engine has warmed up to operating temperature ( showing about 115 degrees on the...
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    Mooring question

    In plain English if possible , what would the recommend length be for a mooring pennant . I'm talking specifically about the mooring line from the boat to the actual mooring buoy and would apply to my 25' Wellcraft Sportsman. Either with or without a pick up buoy. I would be mooring on a single...
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    Boating in Ireland

    I thought I'd share with you, what boating in Ireland is like. For starters, we have very little, if any, real regulation governing this particular activity. I'm not saying that's a good thing. It makes boating a lot easier, with less bureaucratic interfering. Having said that, it means that...
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    Shift cable length

    Is there a specific length, give or take, for the shift cable on my Mercruiser/Alpha One outdrive. I think the cable could do with being replaced, as shifting is a bit stiff and I'm poking around in that area at the moment anyway. The cable that's currently on the boat seems to be much longer...
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    Power steering question.

    I'm in the process of repairing a leak in my power steering. The leak is at the valve assembly, beneath the valve guide. The rubber seal that sits between the guide and the actuator assembly is shot to pieces. There are a number of "O" rings in there as well and I'd like to replace the lot. The...
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    Gear shift adjustment

    I've been trying to adjust my gear shift cables, as I had reverse gear with no problem, but no forward. I can engage forward by pushing manually on the cable. Everything moves as it should, remote cable and shift cable. I followed a vey good tutorial on youtube but found that when marking and...
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    Window trim multiple posts

    Apologies for the multiple posts on the above. I didn't realise that it was actually posting, as my computer told me it was "working on it". Maybe a mod can remove the first batch? Thanks.
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    Window Trim

    ​Hi guys. Looking for any information or help in my search for window trim. I'm refurbing a 1990 Wellcraft Sportsman 250 and need to replace the old window trim, as much of the existing trim is either broken or damaged. My online searches led me to Taylormade systems, as I was led to believe...
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    Exhaust query

    Just out of curiosity, wondering what, if any, are the advantages/ disadvantages of through transom exhausts , as opposed to Y pipes and exiting via the leg? Other than exhaust fumes possibly smelling / staining the transom etc. Thoughts welcome.
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    Fuel pump priming.

    Not exactly engine related, so hopefully I'm in the right place. Just wondering if a mechanical fuel pump needs to be primed, when a tank has been totally emptied, with no fuel in the fuel line. Can the pump suck air until the fuel comes through? If it has to be primed, what's the best method to...
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    Shift interrupt.

    Just for the purpose of removing any potential issue to a non starting engine, what's the best way to disable/bypass the shift interrupt switch ( temporarily) Should it be disconnected or should I connect the two wires together? Thanks.
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    No start.

    Today I finally got everything buttoned down on my boat in preparation for starting her up after a "rest" of just over a year. She started and ran when I bought her in April 2016 and I've been busy overhauling, refurbing, refitting etc. since then, as time allowed. I'm surprised it ran at all...
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    Stuck Throttle Solid.

    Going through my new to me boat, I got my shift cables adjusted and all seems well in that respect. However, I find that the throttle control on the actual carburettor is stuck, pretty solid. I've sprayed it liberally with WD40 and shall wait until tomorrow to see if there's any change. I've...
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    Exhaust gaskets

    Why are there two different types of exhaust manifold to elbow gasket available and are they interchangeable. I'm specifically referring to the square type gasket, one of which has four slots, one along each side between the fixing bolts, whereas the other type has only two slots, opposite each...
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    Tank cleaning

    After having drained very old fuel from the aluminium tank on my boat, I want to clean out the fuel system, including the tank. Removing the tank isn't really an option, so it must be flushed in situ. To facilitate this, I'm considering cutting an access panel into the top of the tank, like...
  18. sogood

    Two little questions.

    Where do the rocker cover vent hoses go to? Mine only has one on place and it just floats loose. Thought I read somewhere that they go up to the carb somewhere. Secondly, should I expect my gear change to be stiffer when the engine isn't running? Thanks in advance.
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    Engine flush

    Apart from using muff, is there any other "access point" to flush my engine? I'm thinking specifically of using my freshwater holding tank to flush the engine, after its saltwater use. The tank would hold much more water ( about 60 litres) than I would normally use. I was thinking of plumbing...
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    Leg query

    When fitting the lower leg , after an impeller replacement , is it necessary or advisable to seal the joint between upper and lower sections? Thanks.
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