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    Spun Prop and Hub Replacement

    So I spun the hub on Friday...took the old prop in 14 3/4" diameter, 20 pitch. It was an old style press in hub...rubber was shredded. (apologize in advance this was the only picture I took...I wasn't thinking I might need more to demonstrate the damage - or post for help) Guy at the marine...
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    Temp Sender Audible won't go off

    I have read the sticky about checking the sensor wiring by grounding the wire, so I don't mean to ask a dumb question...but I'll ask anyways. I have a 5.7L Mercruiser V8. I replaced one temp sender and now my thermostat reads around 130-160 running temps once warm. But the audible alarm...
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    Accessing the Fuel Tank

    This may be a dumb question....but I don't see how I access the fuel tank to check or change the sending unit. I have a 1995 Caravelle Bowrider that was just rebuilt...stringers and transom. Engine put back in, and now my fuel gage doesn't work. I'm going to troubleshoot first using the method...
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    Engine Cover Hinge

    Getting ready to put the engine cover back on the I/O. It was secured with a piano hinge. Wondering if anyone has seen other options. I always thought replacing it with a pin/sleeve design made much more sense for easier removal. Is there hardware for this purpose out there already designed...
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    Help re-installing the Engine mount hardware on rebuilt motor mounts

    I've tried various searches but not really found what I'm looking for. I have a 5.7L Mercruiser engine and Alpha One, Gen II outdrive. The boat needed transom work, and while I pulled the engine found that one of the issues was a busted up motor mount. I may be over thinking this, but I had...
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    1995 Caravelle Bowrider Transom Repair

    Hope this is the right section. After struggling with a leak, pulled engine last weekend. Found soft spots on transom, up the stringer and an engine mount completely gone. 5.7L Mercruiser w/ Alpha One Gen II outdrive. I'll post pics following repair also. Took about 5-6 hours to pull the...
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    Engine being Removed - which Winterization steps apply?

    I have a 1995 bowrider, w/ a 5.7L Mercruiser V8 Serial# OF438792, Alpha One Gen II outdrive I'm removing the engine this weekend to repair weak transom. First, a quick thank you; I have read the very helpful posts on that subject that suggested the lableling, photos, videos, manuals...
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    Temperature Gage (or other) Not Working

    I tried searching and can't find any specifics, but I'll post what I've done thus far. Boat seems to run at normal temps, but my gage doesn't ever move off far left....doesn't pick up the reading. I changed out one of the temp sending units as it was broken thinking that was the issue. Still...
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    Fiberglass Damage - Keel

    Hey there, still new to boating. Have thoroughly enjoyed the first season, even though I've had many unexpected repairs, and more to come. Still have a leak that I plan to have fixed during the winter by a mechanic (transom seal so it's gonna be expensive). Anyhow, water at the lake was down...
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    Is this from a damaged bellows?

    First time boat owner. Learning a bunch over the past few months. I have an alpha one outdrive. Purchased this boat in January and have only had the boat out twice. I noticed after the first trip that there was a fair amount of water upon pulling the plug. This second trip today I got down in...
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