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    Shifter

    Hello to all. I have a 1989 Baja islander 190 3.0 mercruiser. It had the original shifter on there that is in the picture. The question I have is can I put another one on there that’s different or does it have to be exactly the same that I’m taking off. Thanks in advance
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    Melted spark plug

    So I was heading back to the boat ramp and all of a sudden it sounded like something blew up. At first it sounded like I blew and exhaust bellow or something. It was still running so I lifted the hood and noticed the plug and wire was laying on the floor. It was on cylinder #1. It took me about...
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    Gas tank issues

    well hello folks. I have a 1989 Baja islander 190 3.0. I went to change the tube that goes into the gas tank that draws it to the engine. It got almost out and I guess seized up and snapped. I got a little annoyed and impatient and long story short I’m pretty sure I messed the threads and stuff...
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    Searching past topics

    How do you look up past topics that I’ve started. I’ve looked everywhere and can’t seen to find anything. I’m looking for a forum that I started prob last year to revisit it. Thanks
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    Turns over but won’t start

    Hello to all i have a 1989 Baja islander 190 mercruiser 3.0 i did a bunch of routine maintenance before the first trip out of the year. Oil change, spark plugs, cap and rotor button and wires. Sounded real smooth while at the house. Went to the lake and started up just fine. As soon as I got out...
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    Bondo railing holes

    just a question here. I was thinking abkut taking my rails off that go around the bow. I’m going to have all them screw holes that’s going to be a eye sore lol. What could I use if it’s possible to fill in those holes and make it look not so bad. Thanks
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    Spark plug wire set

    hello to all. I have a 1989 Baja islander 190 3.0 mercruiser. I’m doing a tune up on it and looking at prices. Should I pay $45 for a wire set or $15. Is there really that much of a difference other than price. Im hoping to only have it one more season before trying to sell it. Thank you for...
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    oxidation

    hello to all. I have a 1999 baja islander 190. just looking for some input on what would be the best thing to use to get the oxidation off of my boat. maybe also to get it shiny again. for the most part it is pretty shiny. its white with maroon and gray stripes as the baja logo. the gray and...
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    Milky v-drive oil

    Hello to all. I'm helping a buddy with his boat. He has 2001 supra launch ssv. He just got it during spring. his v drive light came on so we checked it and it was so milky I have never seen anything like it. I don't think it has never been changed. he has flushed it prob about 7-10 times...
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    Boat salvage/junk yards

    Hello, I was just curious if anyone know where a boat junkyard would be anywhere somewhat close to the Cincinnati area. I'm hoping to find a place know of like the car junkyard I go to where you can walk around and look and pull your own parts of need be. If anyone does know please let me know...
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    Adding trailer breaks

    Is it possible to add trailer breaks to a trailer that doesn't have them? If so does anyone have a link to a video or some kind of reading material to read? Thanks
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    Boat won't start

    Hello I have a 1989 Baja Islander 190 with mercruiser 3.0. I got stuck on the lake last week because it wouldn't start when we were done. Keeps clicking. Sounds like the starter so I took it off and had it tested. They said it was good. Think I will take the alternator off next and have that...
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    How big of boat for trailer brakes

    Hello to all. I am just curious how heavy is a boat before a trailer with brakes is needed. I am not quite sure how heavy my boat is because I am not at home. If it helps it is a 1989 Baja islander 190. It has a mercruiser 3.0 in it. It is on a single axle elite trailer. The reason I am asking...
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    engaging prop out of water

    hello I was just curious as too what the rule is about putting the outdrive into gear while it is out of the water with muffs on? Whether it should be done or not. I know it can be dangerous but I would definitely make sure no one is around. I would like to check something before I get it...
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    control box

    hello, I have a 1989 Baja islander 190 3.0 mercruiser I/o. my control lever was a little tight so I made some adjustments on the cables and lubricated where it needed. The lever is better but I think it could be better. are you suppose to lubricate the control box or make any adjustments in...
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    boat compound/wax

    Hey everyone, I am wanting to wax my boat (1989 Baja Islander 190) and was just wondering what kind should I use? Is there a difference in car wax/compound because I have a ton of that stuff. If not its no big deal its just another bottle I can add too my shelf. Thanks for any suggestions or...
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    hull railing

    hello too all, I broke a part of my railing off last summer and I cant seem to find the piece I need anywhere. Would anyone know where I could find it. it isn't that big and looks just like the other side that is mounted. If you have any suggestions or places too look at please let me know...
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    salvage yards

    hello to all, I was just wondering if there is such places called salvage yards. You can go look at around pull parts that you need from boats that are junk but still have some good engine parts or anything inside of the boat. I live in Bright, Indiana. Its about 25 minutes west of...
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    gear oil comimg out of prop

    Hello to all, well the topic headline says it all. I went to winterize my boat today and when I lowered the trim down gear oil started dripping out of the propeller. Wasn't a lot just kind of dribbled out for a minute or so. Is this normal? I looked up in there and it kind of looks a little...
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    How fast should my boat go

    Hello, I have a 1989 Baja islander 190 with a mercruiser 3.0 engine. I was just curious how fast should this engine go. When I have it wot and only about 350 lbs in the boat sometimes less weight I top out about 31mph. That's a pretty good speed for the water and I don't want to drive like...
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