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  1. ccave04

    Starter Part Number Identification

    Hello, I recently had my starter die on my boat and need to replace it. I do not have a local shop that I can have it rebuilt at so I plan on ordering a new one. I have a year 2000 Mercruiser 5.0L V8. w/ a gen2 Alpha 1 Outdrive. I have removed the old starter and their are no part numbers...
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    Cool Boat Launching at a Ramp (video link)

    Hey Guys, Not sure if someone has posted this video before, but I got it in an email today and thought it was pretty cool so thougth I would share. If I am not allowed to post links, I appologize in advance just too cool not to share. Coolest guy at the boat ramp. [VIDEO]
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    Pre-Start Warning Alarm

    After reading another posters, post it actually made me wonder about something on my boat. Pre-start on my boat when I turn the key to the "ON" position the alarm will sound, once I crank it over and the boat starts the alarm shuts off immediately. Is this just a warning to let the operator...
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    Power wash hull w/ bottom paint on?

    Hello All, I am getting ready to pull my boat out of it's mooring for the season :( and am wondering the best way to clean the bottom of the boat once I get it to my house. The boat has bottom paint on it currently (I believe anti-fouling done by PO), but it is starting to wear away and I...
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    Replacement Alternator - Does it matter which I buy?

    Hi All, This past weekend I had my alternator die on my boat. No one in town carries one and I figured I could just as easily order the part as the marina could seeing I will be putting it back in myself. The alternator I took out has the following specs on the sticker: MERCURY MARINE PART...
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    Engine went up over 5500 RPM at WOT the other day

    Was out on the water the other day and was cruising along at about 3500 RPM because it was a bit choppy out and had the dog and girlfriend with me. At one point I figured I would open it up and when I put it wide open the engine ramped up over 5500 RPM almost to 6000 before I slammed it back...
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    First longer tow trip (2hrs) with my boat. Suggestiosn?

    Ok everyone, so I am prepping to take my boat on a 2 hour road trip with me to a friends camp for the July 4th week. My vehicle and boat are in the signature line, and I have a hustler single axle trailer that my boat goes on. I had some issues this year with not greasing bearings and ruining...
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    1999 Trophy 25' Walkaround

    Posting once again. A friend of mine wants to take a look at this. Only one picture available (another friend stopped on the side of the road and snapped it). He looked inside and said it looked pretty nice. Here is the Syracuse, NY Craigslist Ad: Great 25' Trophy fishing boat with 225 hp...
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    Friend is looking at Shamrock 246WA Hardtop

    Hello, Second post about my friend(boss) looking at boats... last time was a Grady White for 6K... today is a Sharmrock 246WA Hardtop for 25K, obviously he has increased his budget. Craigslist Ad: http://syracuse.craigslist.org/boa/3054383355.html Any suggestions for things to take a look at...
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    Trailer Master Cylinder Replacement Help

    Ok so here's what happened: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=548402 Quick Summary if you don't wanna read that, no grease in the bearings -> caught fire -> bearings disintegrated -> boat made it to the slip -> Repair Shop fixed: Both Rear Brake Drums, Wheel Bearing, Shoes, Hardware...
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    '83 Grady White friend wants to buy.

    Hello All, My friend (well actually my boss) is looking at buying a boat. He asked me to go take a look at this boat with him. His primary use for this boat is on Lake Ontario (NY) during nicer weather, a little bit of fishing and a little bit of relaxing fun w/ kids and such. My guess is he...
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    On the Water Marina sells 10% Ethanol Fuel

    This isn't really a question just something I thought was odd at the marina I slip my boat in (new there this year). They have on water gasoline that is 10% ethanol, I assumed almost all marina fuel would be ethanol free... and you still have to pay the high premium price of gas on the water...
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    What is a proper idle rpm?

    Hello, I have a Merc 5.0L V8 I/O, AlphaOne Gen 2 on a 2000 20' Open Bow Boat. I purchased last fall and the first launch I ever took it out she started right up but would idle to low when put into neutral w/o any gas. At the ramp I screwed the small idle screw in as far as I could by hand and...
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    Trailer Brakes started on FIRE on way to launch! Yes like a flame was blown out

    :facepalm: So today, after working on my boat to prepare it for it's new slip for the summer, me and a pal set off to the launch to give the boat her first splash. I don't live too far from the launch maybe 15 - 20 miles, all straight down hill for the ride. So we head off, drive down into the...
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    What Gen is this Alpha One?

    Hello, Attached are two pictures of my outdrive. Wondering what Gen this Alpha One is, if anyone knows. Thanks, Chris
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    Boat Serial Number same as Identification Number on Title?

    Hello All, My insurance company needs the serial number of my boat and trailer to start my coverage. I found the trailer serial number engraved up by the tongue. The boat, I searched all over the Transom exterior and interior and cannot find it? It is a 2000 20' Open Bow so I am assuming it...
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    Removal of Snap Down Cockpit Carpet

    Hello All, First full season as a boat owner, have just got the boat all prepped and shinny clean for it's first full season with me. After going through and scrubbing the whole inside of the boat everything looks fabulous minus the snap down cockpit carpet. The carpet is warped (does not...
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    Bilge Pump Question

    Hello all, I am a new boat owner as of last fall and will be docking my boat this season for the first time. The dock I am going to have does not have power to it so I have been taking a look at how my bilge pump works to make sure nothing happens while it is there. Boat Info: 2000 20' Marada...
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    Trim Up / Out working only with Trailer button

    Hello, I am a new boat owner and have searched the site a bit and found many threads on what may be the cause of this but I am stumped as how to fix the issue. Boat Info: 20' Open Bow Marada 198 Ske 5.0L V8 Merc Engine Alpha One Merc Outdrive (Serial No. 0L715730, Drive Ratio 1.62R) Not sure...
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    Mercruiser Drive Lube Monitor Refill

    Hello, New boat owner as of last fall, when winterizing my boat (20' Marada 185 Ske 5L V8 Merc) I changed the outdrive oil. I drained and filled from the bottom until oil came out of top and sealed up. Oil was not milky at all. This is my first boat and I didn't realize that there was a drive...
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