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    Which battery switch is the best/easiest to install?

    I've decided to just order a battery switch from iboats, I have a two battery set up in my bayliner capri 1854, 3.0 I/O which was initially for the trolling motor factory installed, i've removed the trolling motor and will be running the second battery just as a back up (just in case).. Which...
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    Waterpump kit extra parts?? Ho Ho Ho

    I just installed a new water pump kit in my 1995 bayliner capri 1954, 3.0 I/O Alpha One Gen 2,, P/N of the kit is 47-43026Q06 Quicksilver... I'm down to three seals that I don't know where they go,, two are yellow and actually look like metal washers,, and one is small and red (I actually put...
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    Outdrive seal needs to be glued?????

    Happy Holidays to all. My boat is a 1995 Bayliner Capri, 3.0 Alpha-One gen2. Just finished installing the engine and was reading through the manual for replacing the water pump in the outdrive and the installation process. The manual says that the seal inside the bellhousing bore need to be...
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    Two batteries or one???

    I have a 1995 Bayliner Capri 1854 open bow fish and ski with the Mercruiser 3.0 I/O. Question is the boat came to me with two batteries which I'm about to replace, the boat has a trolling motor (original equipment) I'm thinking one of the batteries is for the trolling motor?? I'm getting rid...
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    Any good deals on trailer tires??

    The tires on my boat trailer say their F78-14ST,, according to the little bit of research i've done it appears that 205/75D14 is the same tire. Anyone know of a good place to buy new tires at a good price? Thanks..
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    Impeller Help..

    I have a 1995 Bayliner Capri 3.0 I/O with the Alpha One drive.. I've looked on the Mercruiser online maintenance manual and can't find anything dealing with removing and replacing the impeller.. As usual--HELP.........
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    Large engine electrical plug???

    I'm in the process of pulling the cracked block out of my 1995 Bayliner Capri 1854, 3.0 I/O,,, I have a complete 3.0 out of a 1989 Searay. I was just looking at the mercruiser online manual for engine removal #13 I think.. Anyway the large electrical connection on top of my engine hooks into...
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    Exhaust manifold elbow gasket????

    Hi,, boat is a 1995 Bayliner Capri 1854, 3.0 mercruiser. Problem is I just pulled the rear elbow from the exhaust manifold (U shaped with 2 large bolts holding it on), it was leaking,, after cleaning off the old gasket I went to install the new gasket,, we'll here's the possible problem. The...
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    MerCathode System

    Hi, I hope this is the correct forum for this question. I own a 1995 Bayliner Capri 1854 3.0 I/O,, previous owner cracked the block on a brand new 3.0 engine. I just picked up a used complete engine which appears to be in very good shape my quesion is that this engine has the mercathode system...
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    Draining a gas tank?

    Hey you guys are a great source of info for us boat knowledge challenged people.. I've got my winter project boat and a new engine lined up, I was told this boat was in the water running this summer but then again who knows.. I would like to get all the gas out of it just to be sure,, what's...
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    Maintenance and Repair Manual???????

    I figure before I remove something I shouldn't I'll purchase a repair manual for my 95 Bayliner Capri -3.0,,, after doing some research I see three manuals,, Clymer, Mercruiser and Seloc,,,,, any suggestions which is best??????? I'll be removing and replacing the engine..
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    Quick and easy Merc Block question,,,,

    I've fallen into a 1995 Bayliner Capri with a mercruiser 3.0,,, repair shop told the owner that the block was cracked (not sure if that's true or not) Anyway my question is this,, is there a difference between an automotive block and a marine block? I'm looking for a winter project and prefer...
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