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    Quick opinions wanted..

    Recently replaced the cockpit floor in my 98 Islander 2001 with 3/4 marine grade plywood. I shiplapped the seams of the plywood (to minimize flex at the seams) and riveted the whole thing down. I also applied 5200 around the edges and in the seams. The question is: Should I apply the...
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    For those with 21'-22' Islanders or Cheiftans etc..with 3.0L

    For folks that have 21'-22' islanders...chieftans..etc, with a 3.0 mercruiser, what size/pitch props are you running and what kind of performance are you getting?
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    15"x17P to 15-1/2"X15P too much?

    I have a 1998 Starcraft Islander 2001 with a mercruiser 3.0L in it. Its a 21' boat. Boat and all fuel/gear/motor probably weigh about 3500 lbs. The boat used to have the 3.7 when the previous owner switched it out with a 3.0 after it died. I believe the prop on it now was the prop being used...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 Starting issue--I searched but think this may be simple?

    The block is new and has a new alternator on it, and all the old accessories, and it runs great. The only issue I have is with starting. No matter what procedure I use to set the choke, or let crank, the motor always starts right at the point when I let off the key. It's almost as if there is...
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    Using the trim without the position senders

    Is this possible? I have a mercruiser 3.0l with an alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive. The position sender wires are junk and am wondering if it is possible to operate the up/down/trailer buttons without the senders, or if i'm having another problem. None of the buttons are working and i've checked the...
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