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    Aqua shield substitute

    Is Lucas oil marine grease a comparable substitute for aqua shield?
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    Perfect Seal

    What does everyone use as a replacement for perfect seal? Looking for something I can pick up locally since I need it this weekend.
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    Dual Battery Question

    I have a 92 Sea Ray 200 BR with a single battery. Want to add an additional battery to prevent accidnetally drain the battery with radio. Wanted to get thoughts on if a standard switch will suffice or investing in the dual circuit system is worth it. Not having to worry about switching seems...
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    Gear Lube and Impellar change

    Two newbie questions: 1. Is there a difference between High performance Gear lube 92-858064Q01 and 92-858064K01. Both say quicksilver but one has yellow label and one is black label. Are they the same? Can I mix them? 2. Changing my Impellar for the first. I have the service manual for...
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    Buffing Pads?

    Another newbie question for the forum. I have a Dewalt DWP849x 7"/9" polisher. Backing disc measures about 6.5". No ideas which pads to buy. Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated.
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    Heavy oxidation Removal

    Any tips to remove heavy oxidation. Was going to start with the Meguiers kit and their heavy oxidation remover but wanted some ideas in case that doesn't work. Or what is a way to determine the level of oxidation? Any suggestions welcome.
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    Impellar Part #

    I'm trying to find the right impellar for an SEI 116 which is a replacement for an Alpha one Gen 2. SEI web site shows a 47-43026T2 as the part. Marineengine.com shows that same mercruiser part # and a Sierra kit part number 18-3570 that has the impellar and gaskets. When I look at Sierra's...
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    Compression Testing

    Quick question...I've been overly paranoid with the first winter, and now that its finally warming up I'm eager to start working on the boat to get it ready for the season. I really want to compression test the cylinders to make sure the engine survived the winter, it was winterized at a...
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    Stereo and speakers

    Have a ‘92 BR200 with 4 speakers and a radio. Radio turns on and appears to tune, but I can only faintly hear sound. Tried ohming out a speaker...appeared to test fine, but only did one? Any diagnostic tips to troubleshoot between the radio and speakers?
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    Waxing and Buffing

    Not sure if this is the right forum section but looking for some advice and references on cleaning and waxing my hull. Questions are: 1. Best way to clean hull. Will be done on a trailer, is there a way to get under trailer bunks? 2. Steps to buffing/waxing. Recommended products? 3. Any...
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    Ready For Spring

    Ready for spring but nervous as the boat sits outside in the cold and snow :( Boat was winterized at marina, but firing it up for spring maintenance anything to inspect the engine and block to make sure winter didn't take a toll?
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    Fuel Tank Winterization

    Thoughts on fuel tank winterization. I have run non-ethanoal fuel all summer. Fuel stabilizer was added when winterizing and tank is full. I know some schools of thought are drain it completely. Asking the iboats world for best practice. thanks in advance for the advice.
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    Gear Lube

    Quick question and hoping I didn't make a mistake. Changed the gear lube last weekend and paused for a second because the Quicksilver HP gear lube was a blue/green color. Double checked the service manual, with a marina service guy and friend with a boat and all said it was the right stuff...
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    Winterization Questions

    1. Engine Oil change okay after winterizing engine? Weather isnt cooperating and running out of time to get to a marine shop. First Winter want a pro to do the engine. Was planning on a cold oil chg (I know warm is best) once the boats back to put new oil for the winter nap. 2. If I pull my...
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    Leak Suggestions

    Have a '92 Sea Ray 200BR with 4.3LX and alpha 1 Gen 2 gimbal and bell housing and SEI 116 upper and lower unit. Had a leak that was coming from below the drive shaft. Replace gasket between y-pipe and transom plate but leak is still there...appears to be on the starboard side. Dont know what...
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    Front Engine Mounts

    Quick Question...pulled the mercruiser 4.3LX engine on my 1992 searay 200 BR and noticed a white silicone or rubber like substance in the holes of the front motor mounts. Don't see anything in the service manual about it when reinstalling the engine. What is and do I need to do anything when...
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    Engine installment

    Pulled my '92 4.3LX last week to replace the leaking exhaust seal. Hopefully dropping the motor back in a few days. Was wondering on the rear mounting can you reuse the double wound lock washer and fiber washer? Does anyone know the part number, cant find it on marineengine.com BOMs. I...
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    Another Newbie Question

    I have some maintenance to do to my 1992 Searay 200. Trim senders needs replaced, probably bellows, and a leak around the y-pipe exhaust that needs investigated. I know for the y pipe problem the engine needs to be pulled. My question is should I do all this work before I winterize or do it...
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    Drains in Bilge

    Possible dumb question but I am stumped. I have a 1992 Searay 200BR. In my bilge there are three drain holes. The middle on leads to the ski locker and there is a plug in the ski locker to prevent water from moving forward in the ski locker. There are also 2 drains on either side of the...
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    Stern Drive Removal

    Planning on pulling the stern drive in a few weeks to replace bellows, gaskets, trim sensor and limit switch, etc. Etc. Any hints or lesson learned from others that have talked the same project? Thanks in advance for the help!
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