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    How hard to change Prop Shaft?

    I have a prop shaft that is a little bent, the boat rides with no vibration, but will wobble a little when spinning by hand. The engine is a Mercruiser 5.0 with an Alpha 1 Gen 2 Lower unit. It is a 94 model. I was wondering how hard it is to replace this, or if you have to have special...
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    Installing Electric Trailer Brakes

    I have some questions about installing Electric Brakes. The boat is new to me since April, had another boat for over 11 years. So not new to boating, but this boat is alot heavier than my old one. I feel it needs the brakes. The guy that I purchased the boat from, removed the brakes, or...
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    Can I spin a 21 Pitch Rev 4 with this setup?

    I am getting a steal on a 21 pitch Rev 4 Prop, it might be to much prop for my boat, but I am not sure yet. I can also send the prop to have it reworked, but the price is to good to pass up. Here are my Current Specs: -94 Crownline 196 Bow rider (2900lbs dry by nada) -19 feet long with a...
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    Need help choosing Prop

    I am now leaning towards a Merc REV 4. Here are all of my Specs, can anyone tell me what pitch I would need in the REV 4? I have been trying to decide on a new SS prop for my boat. I was told to email you in some forums. I was hoping you could help me with a direction to go. My boat is a 94...
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    Quick help on what I will need

    I am just posting here to find out what I need to order. I have a 94 Crownline with an Alpha 1 Lower and Mercruiser 5.0 2 BBL carbed motor. I want to go ahead and order the Water Pump, or Impeller, whichever this has and replace that to be on the safe side. I am spitting good water out, but I...
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    Need Help Installing Smart Tabs

    I have a 1994 Crownline 19 foot boat. I purchased the ST1290 Smart Tabs, and I am having a problem installing them due to the way My boat sits on my trailer and the way the Swim Platform is on the back of the boat. Can I mount the top mount to the angled part under the Swim platform? Here are...
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    Help with Placement of Smart Tabs on Hull, Picture included

    I just got my Smart tabs yesterday, my problem is that I just realized the trailer bunks hang out about 6 inches past the back of the boat. So I need to Figure out where I can place the Smart Tabs so that they will not hit the trailer or be damaged. Here is a Picture, I can take more if...
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    Question on Smart Tabs

    I have been really debating on getting the Smart Tabs, I have one last unanswered question on them. Can anyone tell me what they do when you backup the boat? I am just wondering as there is no way to trim them up. I was just wondering how it handles in reverse with them on, as they seem they...
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    Questions on Prop

    I am trying to find a better prop to get my RPMS in the correct range. My boat is a 94 Crownline 19 Foot Bow Rider with a Mercruiser 5.0 liter and an Alpha 1 Lower Unit with 1.65 Gears, thru hull exhaust. The boat weighs 2900lbs from NADA. Here is what came on the boat a 13.75 X 21 Michigan...
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    1994 Merc 5.0 Question

    I have been boating for about 11 years, but just got a new I/O to me, its totally different from the Old Force I had. So I am new to this. The question that I have is what should the Oil Pressure be? At Idle it seems low to me, when I am sitting, but as soon as I get up to 1k rpms, it jumps...
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    What is the difference?

    The boat is a 94 Crownline with a 2bbl 5.0 Liter Mercruiser and alpha 1 drive with 1.65 gears. My current prop is a Michigan Wheel 48-78122 it is a 13.75 X 21 pitch. With this prop and a quick test run, I could get 50mph GPS with 2 and lots of gear in the boat, bimini top up, bow cover off. The...
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    What diameter is this Prop?

    The prop is a Michigan Wheel 48-78122 it is a 21 pitch prop. I am trying to figure out what the diameter is. The boat is a 94 Crownline with a 2bbl 5.0 Liter Mercruiser and alpha 1 drive with 1.65 gears. I just got a new Prop that is a Hustler and it is 14 1/4 X 21 Pitch, so I was just trying...
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    Smart Tabs- Need information on which one for my boat

    I have been reading alot about these smart tabs, and they seem like they work very well. Here is my setup, I am not really needing anything out of it, but figure they can't hurt, right? 94 Crownline 196BR, its a 19'6" Bowrider with an 8'6" beam Mercruiser 5.0(305 2bbl chevy) with Alpha 1 1.65...
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    Need Suggestions on Prop

    Ok, So I finally took the boat out and got to really run it. With it loaded up, coolers and all that other crap, I got it up to 50.1 with GPS. This was just with me and the wife on it, for the run and all our gear. The boat is a 94 Crownline 196BR with a 5.0 Mercruiser (2 barrel carb) and...
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    Need some Help, New to Inboards

    So I finally took the plunge, after 10 years of running my Bayliner with a Force 125, I finally upgraded. My new Boat, pick it up tommorrow, is a 1994 19 foot Crownline with a 5.0 Chevy Engine in it. My only problem is that it has the Thru Hull Exhaust currently, which is nice, but way to loud...
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    Best type of Trailer hub to install

    I was looking at replacing my Hubs, as I don't think they have ever been replaced, or at least not by myself. I have replaced the Bearings a few time, but never the Full Hub. I noticed some play in the Right side, not sure bout the left, as I had a tire blow out on me this past weekend, and I...
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    Tire Blew- What could have caused it?

    Yesterday as I was coming home with the Fam from the Lake, my trailer tire exploded. The boat is a 19 foot bayliner and my Tow Vehicle is a 2003 Suburban 4x4 with Tow Package. We were going about 55 mph up a hilly road, when it blew out. It did not make me sway at all, the Suburban never...
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    88 Force 125- Did My Starter die?

    I was at the lake yesterday, and we cruised about 8 miles down to a cove to cook out. We then got there, cooked and let all the kids play for a while. We were parked for about 2+ Hours. I have dual Batteries with a Perko Dual Battery switch on them. We got back in the boat and I went to...
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    Calling all Force 125 Owners

    Can any of you guys that have the Force 125hp Motors with the Blue coils tell me what Plugs you are running. I also want to know what your RPMS are and what your timing is set to? I currently reset my timing to 30 degrees and now have lost power and it seems to have excess gas running out of...
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    Question for Walleyehed or any one else with Boyesen Reeds

    Walleyehed, I noticed in one of your posts that you also have Boyesen reeds in your motor. I also have these in my 88 Force 125hp engine. I have had them in about 3 years. They run great. I was just wondering how long you have run them or how often you say they should be changed? I was...
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