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  1. tbone999

    pitch pitch pitch

    so simple facts 3.0 merc with 4 blade 17p prop wot 4800/4900rpm at around 32mph with only me and my dog and half tank of fuel, ive installed tabs on a boat that is under powered so getting up hasnt been a problem, looking to trade hole shot for a little more speed thinking 19p anyone see a...
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    3.0 mercuiser wierd noise bogging

    Hey on the water as we speak gonna limp home just sitting beside my crab trap waiting for a soak, wierd noise was doing 26mph at 3800 rpm all was fine set trap and dogged a bit the did this any ideas https://youtu.be/HgyorjUhd0A
  3. tbone999

    interior painting

    hey guys my restoration of my 1974 bayliner liberty is in the final stages ive tried removing and paint all the panels/door and thought it went well, when freshly painted it looked great i sanded the panels down with a low grid paper to rough the finish up to help the paint to stick. The problem...
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    merc 3.0 sputter

    looking for help again gents, after the rebuild of floors and stringers and remove of leg and motor of what i know to be a sound drive train i continue to have problems, took it out the other day and got on plain did 20mph for 15/20mins and around 3300 rphm then heard a crackling sound of sorts...
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    3 times out in 3 weeks nothing but trouble every time from my 3.0l

    so long story short took my boat across the straight (Vancouver b.c) to meet up with some family. Going strong with no sounds of trouble, turned it off in a cove, start drifting towards shore so i try and fire her up nothing. Kick got me to a marina find out lost spark. New distributor cap and...
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    How To Change Belts

    how did you put the new belts on did u jack the engine or remove the pulley? i just lost my v belt yesterday on the water. its home now just trying to find out the easiest was to go about this and change both belts
  7. tbone999

    4 blade

    Change my prop from a 3 to a 4 blade but didn't move pitch I think it's a 15p for more whole shot but now wot is 30.90 as per my lour ancestors elite at 4900 seems to be working pretty hard for a low top speed???? Should I stay 4 blade but change pitch or go back 2 the 3 Thanks Troy
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    Return to glory 1974 bayliner liberty

    Here of some pics not in order of what I found after coming to terms that the boats floors and stringersee were most likley toast, also some of the new floors and strings etc is been fun
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    Shore power breaker amp size!?!?!?!? Help

    Hey guys I'm half way done new floors and stringers in my boat, with everything gutted I want to jnstall shower power with a few plugs one in the cuddy one by my dinette table set, if I add these two outlets and want to install a battery charger how many amp on my fuse panel do I need, staying...
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    Floor and most likely stringer replacement/repair advice

    Hello guys, so I'm here looking for advice I have this 74 liberty that I have done mostly small visual upgrades (cut polishmade new teak hatches, tabs etc). The more I do the more I want to continue improving on her. So here it is I have a pretty decent soft spot on the rear port/stern area I'm...
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    What make is this boat????????

    Lady's and gents friend of mine from work has being talking and asking questions about being a boat own for a few months now and he ended up buying a runabout the other day but has no idea what brand or model just hoping someone here can identify it from the pics Thanks Troy
  12. tbone999

    liberty teak work and refurb project advice

    Ok gentleman So I have a beautiful 1974 bayliner liberty, I have add a few things starting with a wet sand/cut polish, dual batteries with switch, new Laurence elite 5 chirp and a sound system to start, I had redone the teak when I first got it but the bow hatch is in need of replacing. So I...
  13. tbone999

    boat hardtop help!!!!!!!!

    hey guys i have a 1974 bayliner liberty hardtop..... the boats amazing with newer power and a nice deep hull perfect for the pacific northwest and i got it at a smoking deal to boot!! the problem im having is the top moves when under way. Let me tell you its not a great feeling to see you...
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    inverter for space heater! what models are working well........

    hey i have a n older bayliner liberty 20ft cuddy, i have been on a mission to have it wired up for shore power so that when we head on our weekend trips its just a easy plug in. 99% of the reason for this is for a heater,only other things id most likely be run would be a batt charger and...
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    Merc 3.0 won't get on plane! Only getting 3000rpm

    Hi, I have a 74 bayliner liberty that has been re-powered in 2006 with a merc 3.0 and alpha 1. I got it last year and love it. It is 19'6 and 2500lb I know a 135hp 3.0 is a little low hp for a boat this size but she's just my cruiser and I feel it should be able to get up on top of the water...
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    who knows anything about fiberforms!?!?!?!

    I have 1973 16ft fiberform i just good a few weeks back was a great deal and im having fun with it but can seem to find any info on it at all. here are some pics to look at and anyone who knows any info let me know thanks
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