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    full throttle vs partial throttle take off

    I'm finding that for beginner wakeboarders especially, they can learn to get up easier if I don't floor the throttle when taking off. I'm sure this could depend on the skier, boat, and engine setup. I have a Crownline 202 with the 5.0 carbed engine and a wake board tower. It has plenty of power...
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    Trailer tie downs

    I recently bought a 2014 Lowe 23' tritoon with 150 hp Mercury outboard. When I asked why they didn't put rear tie down straps on the trailer they told me it wasn't necessary, the engine weighs enough to hold it down. Although I want to believe them I am apprehensive and would be interested to...
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    ethanol treatment question

    I currently buy 91 octane-non ethanol fuel for my boats, even though my engines are rated for 87 octane. I just want to avoid the ethanol. This seems to work fine and I will continue to do this if necessary. Here is my question... Can I add a product such as Stabil Marine fuel additive to 87...
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    ground terminal continuity

    Once in a while I turn the key on my 5.0 and nothing happens...no clicks,no gauges...nothing. So I am cleaning electrical connections throughout the system. The main ground terminal/stud on the back of the engine is out now and will be cleaned up and reinstalled. Do I use thread locker when...
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    Thanks for the help

    I am one of those lurkers that reads what you post and tries to digest all of it. I have done a lot of reading here and at other pontoon sites trying to decide which way to go to get a pontoon for the family. Cost is always a factor in such a purchase. I loved the idea of rebuilding a project...
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    OEM or Aftermarket parts

    As I get closer to getting the boat out for another season, I have a few engine maintenance chores to perform. How many of you feel that buying OEM parts is the best way to go compared with the lower priced aftermarket parts from places like here at iboats.com? Opinions please.
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    What else do you change when you change impellers?

    I see a lot of info about changing water impellers on a fairly regular basis on Alpha 1 outdrives. I see only a few recommendations about changing out the shift shaft seal or oil seals under the water pump at the same time, but these few people highly suggest that these seals should definitely...
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    Outdrive oil leak

    I have a Alpha 1 Gen 2 outdrive that was dripping drive oil through the water inlet holes at the bottom. I have drained the oil and pulled the unit from the boat. I wish I would have pressure tested it before disassembly, but I didn't.:facepalm: I think the oil leak is either at the small...
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    Battery seems to shut off

    My battery will completely shut off power to all circuits every once in a while. It usually happens when I shut the key off. All I have to do is lightly touch the negative terminal to reactivate it. I don't even have to touch the cable, just the terminal. I have cleaned that terminal several...
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    Engine Circuit Breaker

    My 2005 Mercruiser 5.0 died this weekend because the 50 amp engine circuit breaker tripped. I could reset it after a few minutes and the boat would run fine for several miles then stop again when the breaker tripped. This was repeated several times before getting back to our dock. I can't find...
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    electric to hydraulic trailer brakes

    I'm pulling a 4000-4500 lb 20' bowrider on a 5,000 lb single axle trailer with an F-150. The truck does fine but I have warped the rotors before pulling in very hot weather. I want to add brakes to my trailer, but the obstacles keep piling up. First off, I don"t have brake flanges on the axle...
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    Changing a single axle to a tandem

    I have a 20' bowrider that rides on a single axle trailer without brakes. I have always felt it would be better off on a tandem axle trailer with brakes. After losing the tread on a tire and damaging a fender pretty badly I am considering a new trailer or modifying mine. My trailer looks and...
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