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    I Need A Bilge Pump

    I have a 1986 Sportcraft. It has a 170 h.p. 4 cyl. 2bbl. Sterndrive. I'm told that my bilge pump is not working and it is located underneath the engine. I'm assuming it is manual as there is a switch for it on my dashboard and it is 12v. This is all I know other than it will cost m at least $700...
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    "Spongy" Deck Repair

    I have a few questions: 1. Is it safe to assume that the stringers go from the front to the back of the boat ? 2. When referring to repairing /replacing the stringers, What is 1708 Biax ? CSM ? PL Adhesive ? Bedding Material ? MDO or Arauco = Deck ? 3. Is this...
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    "Spongy" Floor

    Hey All, I have an 18' 86 Fibreglass SportCraft (Stern Drive) Boat. The floor has an aproximate 3' x 3' area just above the gas tank that is really spongy and I'd like to replace it before any further damage happens. I contacted Sport Craft to see if they could furnish me with a "Blueprint"...
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    Changing the oil ?

    Hey All, :confused: I need some assistance. I have a 1986 Sport Craft with a 170 h.p., 4cyl, 2bbl. (3.7L) Mericruiser Enigine. I checked the oil the other day and I noticed that is was blacker than black. So I would like to change both the oil and the filter. It does not show me how to do this...
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    Need to replace the floor? In my 1986 Sport-Craft

    The floor in my sport craft is spongey(?) so I would like to either remove it and put a whole new floor in OR if possible resurface the floor with Marine Grade plywood and a fresh carpet. What is entailed to do either of this?
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    DIAGRAM FOR: The Proper Way To Wire Trailer Lights?

    I bought and had installed a new set of trailer lights for my boat trailer. As long as I ran no lights on my vehicle the trailer lights work great. When I turned on my lights (Head and/or Running) on my vehicle, no matter which t/s I use ALL the lights on the trailer blink like hazard lights...
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    Overheating?

    Hey All, I need some help. I have an 86 Sportcraft with 170hp. Mericruser with Alpha One Power Trim XD Last year the boat ran great my only issue was the fuel gauge not working properly this year I'm cruising down Lake Erie and all of a sudden after about 20 mins I am surrounded by a cloud of...
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