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This spring I purchased a 91 Thompson 195 Calae bowrider. It has a Mercruiser 4.3 and Alpha drive. It came with a manual for the engine and drive, but have no information about the boat itself. I have tried to search the internet but have only found information about the older wood boats and...
Just recently purchased a 1991 Thompson with a Mercruiser 4.3. The third time out this year it developed a squeal in the alternator belt. On closer inspection I found that the alternator is misaligned because the spacers and even the lock washers are missing. I can fab the spacers and align it...
Just bought my first boat! 1978 Somerset w/900 series 90hp merc. The boat has been sitting in a barn for 5 years(covered). Went over the motor and it spins freely by hand. Drained the fuel tank and put in new fuel. Here's my problem! I put in new battery and hit the key. Nothing! Cleaned up all...
