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  1. cecho

    Questions about checking and maintaining MC-1 drive

    I'm about to go through a 1979 MC-1 attached to a Mercruiser 898 Chevy 305. I'm planning on replacing the impeller, pressure and vacuum testing the drive, checking the bellows, checking the alignment and checking the u-joint and bearings. Other than the alignment tool, what other special...
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    Dual batteries with switch. What kind of batteries should I get?

    I need new batteries for my Chevy 305 powered boat. The boat has a 1/2/All/Off battery switch and two batteries. Should I gel two starting batteries, two deep cycles, two dual purpose batteries or a mix of two different types? What size battery should I be looking for? I was thinking about...
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    What type of kicker/ emergency power and trolling motor for my 20 foot cuddy cabin?

    It's a 20 foot modified v that weighs 3600 - 4000 lbs with people, fuel and equipment +outboard (3000 empty). It will be used for trolling and emergency power on a lake that is about 8 miles long. I didn't pay very much for this 35 year old boat and I'd rather not spend more money on the...
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    I have 50 gallons of 18 month old fuel in my fuel tank. What should I do?

    I have 50 gallons of 18 month old fuel in my fuel tank. Should I be worried about the old fuel causing problems?
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    Canvas repair, reconditioning or replacement.

    Is there a good way to recondition an old (circa 1979) canvas cockpit cover? The one I have on my boat is still completely functional, but it feels weak and "crispy" from UV-light damage and is missing a snap button or two. I'm afraid it won't last the summer unless I do something. This cover...
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    What's a good fish finder to get for muddy and shallow lakes?

    What's a good fish finder to get for shallow and muddy lakes? (2 - 30 feet depth) (less than 6 inches of visibility) No need for GPS. I have it on my phone and tablet... that and the lake only has about 4,000 usable acres to boat on.
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    Looking for a used i/o boat, which outdrives should I avoid? Which should I look for?

    I've owned a few stringer drives and I've learned the hard way to stay away from them. What other types of drives should I stay away from? I do all my own maintenance and repairs. Labor isn't any problem, it's parts availability and cost of parts that worry me. I'm hoping for either a small...
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