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  1. bear_69cuda

    Any opinions on Hurricane deck boats?

    Hello, Looking for opinions on Hurricane deck boats! I currently have the boat listed below on my signature line. I spent last winter revamping the entire boat, and I do love it. Being our first boat we didn't entirely realize what our needs, and wants were until after spending a lot of time...
  2. bear_69cuda

    My first Baja experience.

    Gang, My heart is still pounding, and can't get the smile off my face! :D My neighbor is selling his 2005 25' H2X Baja, with 496 Mercruiser, Bravo I, with through hull exhaust... Not my style of boat but OMG! Today the lake had 3-5' white-cap rollers, wind cranking from the NW, and this...
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    Trim pump reservoir replacement tips

    Morning Gang, I ordered the new reservoir, bottom screw and o-rings for my trim/tilt pump. Single screw type for 1999 Alpha I gen II drive. Looking at the service manual, they say to remove the hydraulic lines from the pump adapter relieving pressure, then remove the entire assembly before...
  4. bear_69cuda

    Trim pump part ID help needed please

    Morning Gang, My Trim Reservoir seems to be leaking, so I'm looking for a replacement. I understand there is a single screw type, and one with 4 screws that attach the pump/motor. Mine is located in a tricky spot for viewing... My drive is a 1999 Alpha I gen II drive SN: OL448413 My...
  5. bear_69cuda

    Opinions needed Please. T-Storms possible

    Morning Gang, I'm a novice, but very safe boater... And today I'm plan on taking 5 friends out on a local lake for fireworks. The Dane county law enforcement has issued a Slow No Wake from sundown until 12 AM... I think this is a great idea. Madison has hundreds of boats gather in a smaller...
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    Alpha I gen II drive pulls hard left @ WOT

    Morning gang, So I?ve researched trim anode tab adjustment, and fully understand that if steering pulls to the left, the tab should be adjusted to the left (/) looking down facing prop. Water pressure should push the boat to the right counter acting left pull. But this doesn?t seem to help...
  7. bear_69cuda

    Filling up at the pump issues

    Morning Gang, I'm curious if I'm doing something wrong. The 3 times now I've fueled up, gas either comes gushing out of the fuel vent, or out of the filler tube... :eek: Is there something I'm missing? I tried to listen for the sound of it being close to full, but the darn gas station was...
  8. bear_69cuda

    Outdrive in shallow water

    Morning Gang, My question is if it's okay to use trailer up instead of trim button when in shallow water? Not like until the prop is out of the water... It just seems like the trim button itself doesn't raise drive significantly enough... I would also be going very slow... 1999 Alpha 1 gen II...
  9. bear_69cuda

    Tach verification help

    Hello, I would like to hook up my dwell/tach to my 1999 3.0 to verify RPM. This type of coil isn't familiar to me, as the test meter needs to attach to negative side of coil, and battery... Can anyone advise me how to do this properly? Thanks in advance!
  10. bear_69cuda

    Now I've done it! I drilled holes through my hull!!!

    Yep, 6 of em' Installing the snaps on the deck for carpet, and with my drill bit set up with tape for depth marker of snap screw, I drilled through the hull! :eek: So since I just finished my boat and was planning on getting out this weekend, I was hoping in my current panic state someone...
  11. bear_69cuda

    Question about my new prop ( Thrust Washer!!! )

    So I was in the garage working on the boat, and noticed when I rotate the prop by hand, there seems so be a slight resistance as I spin it. It does this during ~ 1/3 of it's rotation. Almost as if it's rubbing or binding slightly on the outdrive hub. Is this bad? I can actually hear some...
  12. bear_69cuda

    Quicksilver 3000 classic help needed.

    Hi Gang, Being the dummy I am sometimes, I forgot to take pics of a few things! :( I've attached a few pics of my shifter. First question is where to the small pieces shown in my hand go? Are the suppose to fill the hole in the pot metal above the cables? For some other function/option my...
  13. bear_69cuda

    Dual Battery question Help please!

    Morning Gang, I was hoping to get verification to my thinking. I've presented this to 2 marina service departments, and a mobile marine mechanic... They think I'm on the correct path. But I was hoping some folk hear could take a peek as well. I've installed two batteries. One for ONLY...
  14. bear_69cuda

    Circuit protection question

    Hi Gang, Attached is a basic diagram of my wiring system mainly focusing on the power distribution. Does anyone have an opinion or advice if I should install circuit protection (fuse or breaker) in the red box area's? Would I be okay only with (fuse or breaker) with A boxes directly form...
  15. bear_69cuda

    End fitting on Smart Tab actuator

    End fitting on Smart Tab actuator I'm looking for the thread on regarding the subject, and can't find it in search. Anyone remember this issue? The end fitting is plastic and doesn't stay fastened? Something like that.... I received my Smart Tabs and wanted to make sure I'm good to go before...
  16. bear_69cuda

    New prop hits outdrive trim tab

    Gang, My new prop hits this trim tab. I understand this tab is for non-power steering drives. I'm installing smart tabs. Do you think I'll be cool if I remove the tab? Boat, engine and prop specs below. When I ordered this, it said nothing of being for a PS only Alpha 1 drive. This sucker...
  17. bear_69cuda

    Motorguide W55 12v AWG question

    Gang, I have a new W55 for my Bayliner. My house battery is on port side aft. I figure I'll be running ~ 19' pos and 19' neg runs to the bow from battery and circuit breaker. I was considering 6 AWG for the run. Do you think this is sufficient? Or should I go for 4 AWG. Thanks in advance!
  18. bear_69cuda

    Trim Cylinders

    Hi, I broke one of the plastic end caps (aft end) of starboard trim cylinder. I can't find a part number anywhere.... :(
  19. bear_69cuda

    Trim hot wire question

    I need to raise my lower unit so I can get my boat outside for a bath, post fiberglassing deck. I have removed all trim/throttle controls. I'm curious if I connect the 12v power for trim motor to battery, and connect the R-PU (red-purple = trim switch power) and the BL-W (blue-white =...
  20. bear_69cuda

    Is it okay to (post glassing deck cleaning question)

    Is it okay to hose down the engine, bilge area, everything... Just wash all the grinding debris, dust and crap out the drain? Should I be concerned about wiring harness, trim pump, or any thing else? I basically want to hose out the entire boat... (I will cover the carb) Any recommended...
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